• Collaborate effectively with the Wajibika team to support implementation, learning, and program adaptation.
• Lead all activities and partnerships under Outcome 2 of the project, including efforts to strengthen advocacy capacity of key media organization; improve use of the digital space to promote access to factual information; and support media sector sustainability.
• Engage and build a strategic partnership with the Office of The Director of Information, TCRA and other agencies mandated to regulate the media sector.
• Lead a sustainable approach to building media capacity, increasing both the quality and quantity of investigative and public interest journalism.
• Design, conduct and oversee research, data analysis, and writing of a media landscape assessment report.
• Regularly assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats facing media outlets, journalists/other content creators, and media support organizations in Tanzania through personal communications, regular observation, and design and review of applicable research with a particular focus on digital media.
• Work closely with project partners and grantees; design, organize, and lead relevant trainings, consultations, pitch sessions, and other support programs for media professionals, content creators, and media support organizations.
• Cultivate a network of experts in various aspects of journalism, media business and management, media literacy, and related spheres to serve as additional trainers, mentors, and speakers.
• Perform regular reporting on the results and impact of program support. Responsible for the development of progress reports, workplans, presentations, fact sheets, donor reports, and other explanatory and communications materials.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Tanzania citizenship or residency with work authorization is required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience, including experience working on donor funded projects in a technical or managerial capacity, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree is preferred.
• The Senior Technical Lead for Media should have a background in journalism (preferred), public relations, and/or communications, and the knowledge and skills required to analyze trends and recognize opportunities for expanding citizen access to quality information within the media ecosystem.
• Strong knowledge of Tanzania’s media landscape and networks of media actors, including media organizations and journalists.
• Excellent communication and strong writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others and problem-solve in a multicultural, remote work environment.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, reliability, and good time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills required.
• Must have proven track record in the advanced use of modern communications tools, including social media.
• Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English is required.