The Programs and Communication Assistant will support Pact’s Regional Director Africa (RD) and Deputy Regional Director Africa (DRD) with administrative support for program oversight and strategic engagement across the region. The Programs and Communication Assistant will provide research support for the Africa Programs as required, as well as day-to-day administrative support.

The role will support production and quality enhancement of digital and thought leadership communications for the country offices where Pact operates in Africa Region. The role will also include a significant amount of desk research and logistics and will offer the opportunities to gain experience working in an international NGO. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, entry-level professional who wishes to gain valuable experience working in the NGO sector at the Africa Regional level. The majority of activities and interactions with Pact staff will be conducted virtually.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Programs and Administrative Support (75%)

• Conduct background research on specific country contexts and themes (e.g., social systems strengthening in Tanzania)
• Write-up analysis as contributions to briefing notes, funding proposals and strategy documents.
• Work with the Country Offices (CO)and global communication team to update content for Pact’s websites.
• Liaise with country offices as required.
• Support planning and preparation for specific workshops and events.
• Assist with logistics for workshops and field visits.
• Work with RD/DRD to consolidate Country Office inputs on operationalizing the global strategy.
• Support Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director Africa in other programmatic tasks as required.

Communications Support (25%)

• Support the creation and uploading of content for the Pact website and social media platforms.
• Assist the RD/DRD in coordination with Pact’s communications team in the organization of key events and communication opportunities, such as major regional conferences, discussions, and program launches.
• Research and monitor relevant websites and social media channels as needed to feed content into the work of the iComms team.
• Share regional content via social media, especially Instagram and Twitter, and other social networks.
• Support country offices with review and edits on presentations and other materials.
• Other tasks related to graphic design, web design, web content
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in development studies, social sciences or related field.
• 1+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional requirements:

• Prior experience in program administration is required. Background with non-profit organizations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Basic understanding of usability, content optimization for the web, and search.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills, ability to work in a team
• Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities
• Applicant must be a Tanzanian national.