{"id":7654,"date":"2018-07-24T12:08:59","date_gmt":"2018-07-24T09:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=7654"},"modified":"2018-07-24T12:08:59","modified_gmt":"2018-07-24T09:08:59","slug":"volunteer-opportunities-at-farm-radio-international-fri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/volunteer-opportunities-at-farm-radio-international-fri\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer Opportunities at Farm Radio International (FRI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div><b>Farm Radio International (FRI)-Tanzania Office<\/b><\/div>\n<p>Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small scale farming and rural communities. For detailed information please visit our web site; www.farmradio.org.<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3464335665\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\nFRI is inviting application for the positions of ICT\u00a0Department Volunteer and Program Department Volunteer in Tanzania. The ICT Department Volunteer is responsible to support Farm Radio International\u2019s (FRI) country office in Tanzania with all ICT related matters such as use of modern ICT approaches including online and mobile services. The Program Department volunteer will be responsible of supporting the implementation of different project in country. Source: Mkaguzi<br \/>\n<a id=\"more\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.blogger.com\/null\" name=\"more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>Both positions include regular traveling within Tanzania to support partners as well as projects as needed.<\/p>\n<p><b>JD for Program Department volunteer<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Position title:\u00a0Program Department Volunteer<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Position Location: Arusha, with regular travels to work in rural Tanzania\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Country Head of Programs, Arusha- Tanzania Office<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Contract term: Three months with possible extension<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Deadline: 1st August 2018<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Project Planning<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Preparation of work plans and operation plans for various components of the project on monthly, quarterly and annual basis<br \/>\n\u2022 Monitor project progress on regular basis and give suggestions to Projects Coordinator on timely manner for corrective actions.<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Project Implementation<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Support &amp; Implements all aspects of project implementation processes and development as required and requested<br \/>\n\u2022 Actively assist and participate in project events (meetings\/workshops\/trainings)<br \/>\n\u2022 Assist in carrying out pre-broadcast research including Baseline Survey, Rapid Appraisals, Formative Research &amp; Outcome evaluation<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Reporting<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Reporting on project activities and expenditure and according to project timeframes<br \/>\n\u2022 Preparing of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.<\/p>\n<p><b>4. Project Monitoring and Evaluation<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Be responsible for monitoring and supervision of activities implemented in the project\u2019s sites to ensure effective implementation.<br \/>\n\u2022 Responsible for managing project database and other M&amp;E tools.<br \/>\n\u2022 Conduct summative or outcome evaluation with communities<\/p>\n<p><b>Position Requirements<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Minimum 1 years of experience in implementing communication for development projects especially in the areas of: participatory radio campaigns, ICT for development, communication research for development, using radio for community mobilization and project cycle management is mandatory.<br \/>\n\u2022 A Bachelor degree in mass communication, journalism, agricultural communication, agricultural education, agricultural\u00a0economics\u00a0and extension or related field is required.<br \/>\n\u2022 Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams, as well as to develop a network of contacts among partner radio stations, government officials, and non-government staff if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Deep respect for the traditional knowledge, wisdom and capabilities of women and men smallholder farmers<br \/>\n\u2022 Excellent English communication skills, both written and oral, are required.<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with community organizations, government officials, general public and staff;<br \/>\n\u2022 Demonstration of honesty, transparency, accountability;<br \/>\n\u2022 Proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Project)<br \/>\n\u2022 Must be willing and able to travel within Tanzania up to 50% of the time<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>JD for ICT Department volunteer<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Position title:\u00a0ICT Department Volunteer<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Position Location: Arusha, with regular travels to work in rural Tanzania\u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Reports to: Country Head of Programs, Arusha- Tanzania Office<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Contract term: Three months with possible extension<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Deadline: 1st August 2018<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Job Description- ICT department volunteer<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Responsibilities include:<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf ICT volunteer will provide technical and training support on Radio &amp; ICT services to Radio stations, extension and farming partners in Tanzania in order to maximize interactivity between radios and their farmer listeners, including:<br \/>\no SMS: incoming, reminders and registration of farmers<br \/>\no IVR + voice services: maintaining \u201ccall outs\u201d to farmers with weather, market and agricultural tips played as audio messages over the phone<br \/>\no Flash\/missed call 2Vote: Provide support to broadcasters in setting up the weekly beep-2-vote services.<br \/>\no Maintain the Beep-2-vote phones. Making sure the phones are working fine for the beep-2-vote services.<\/p>\n<p>o Administer Mobenzi: ensure that surveys and phones for all country projects using Mobenzi are well taken care of<br \/>\no Android tablet: Used to communicate between project staff and radio station staff<br \/>\n\u25cf Provide technical and training support to FRI project staff in Tanzania on ICT tools used by Farm Radio International for operational work.<br \/>\n\u25cf Working with the project staff to follow up with the CLG\u2019s feedback.<br \/>\n\u25cf Following up with the broadcasters for weekly beep-2-vote services.<br \/>\n\u25cf Working and following up with the broadcasters to create jingles to promote the services.<br \/>\n\u25cf Maintain and manage FRI office IT equipment<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Periodic travel in Tanzania to the Radio Stations and in the fields.<br \/>\n\u25cf Translation of content between Swahili and English as needed<br \/>\n\u25cf Preparing ICT weekly\/monthly ICT data for reporting purpose<\/p>\n<p><b>Position requirements:<\/b><br \/>\n\u25cf Minimum 1 years of experience in implementing communication for development projects especially in the areas of: participatory radio campaigns, ICT for development, communication research for development, using radio for community mobilization and project cycle management is mandatory.<br \/>\n\u25cf A Bachelor degree\/Diploma in Computer science or Information Systems\/Network Engineering or related field is required.<br \/>\n\u25cf Experience and highly comfortable working with all aspects of mobile technologies<br \/>\n\u25cf Good confident and patient trainer to help radio broadcasters with ICT services<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Experience with computer networking and maintenance<br \/>\n\u25cf Experience with customer support \u2013 remotely (email\/phone) and face to face<br \/>\n\u25cf Good communication skills to be able to communicate technology to non-techy people<br \/>\n\u25cf Display high competency in working with the team<br \/>\n\u25cf Open to learning and be flexible, and Good command of English &amp; Swahili<\/p>\n<p>APPLY\u00a0 ONLINE NOW<br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- linkAD.2 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"3390598296\" data-ad-format=\"link\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>E:<b>tanzania@farmradio.org<\/b><br \/>\n<b><br \/>\n<\/b><b>Application procedure<\/b><br \/>\nInterested and qualified Tanzanians are invited to send their applications enclosing cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae with names of three referees, and their contacts to\u00a0tanzania@farmradio.org. Kindly, do mention the position title in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that Farm Radio International has no recruitment agent, therefore all applications should only be sent to the above mentioned addresses. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Source: Mkaguzi<\/p>\n<p><b>Deadline: August 1st 2018<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farm Radio International (FRI)-Tanzania Office Farm Radio International (FRI) is a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to support broadcasters in developing countries to strengthen small scale farming and rural communities. For detailed information please visit our web site; www.farmradio.org. FRI is inviting application for the positions of ICT\u00a0Department Volunteer and Program Department Volunteer in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-7654","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-tzjobs"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7654","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7654\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}