CFP Communications Officer at Community Forests Tanzania

Post: CFP Communications Officer
Department: Communications
Location: Pemba & Unguja Island, Zanzibar – Tanzania
Hours: 7:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
Reporting: CFP Executive Director, Operations Director, Zonal Operations Manager. Introduction

Community
Forests Pemba (CFP) is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization
founded and headquartered on Pemba Island, Zanzibar which has been
working with local partners and its international sister organization,
Community Forests International (CFI), since 2008 to advance shared
goals of social, economic, and ecological prosperity. Together we have
planted over 3 million trees, innovated several new climate-smart
community enterprises, and demonstrated that the best solutions come
directly from the people who need them most.

CFI and CFP are
collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to implement the 2-year,
Global Affairs Canada Funded ‘Zanzibar Women’s Leadership in Adaptation
Project (ZanzAdapt)” Project. The project will improve gender equality
and nature-based climate adaptation capacity in vulnerable coastal
communities on Pemba and Unguja Islands, Zanzibar. Project outputs will
primarily benefit women and their households and communities through
regenerative livelihood actions that increase ecological, social, and
economic resilience to climate change.

Mission, Vision, Values
Mission:
To overcome poverty and adapt to climate change by sharing knowledge,
advancing sustainable livelihoods, and restoring the natural
environment.
Vision: Zanzibar communities thrive in harmony with the natural world.

Values:

• Trust is essential to strong relationships, and relationships are the
  foundation of our work. We act with honor and integrity to preserve
  trust between all members of our community.
• Solidarity. Tuko
  pamoja – we are together. Everyone is equal and has a role to play in
  creating positive change. We believe in sharing our challenges and
  working as one.
• Impact. We believe that we can change the world
  through innovation in Zanzibar. We share our local lessons and stories
  widely to maximize our positive impact globally.
• Integrity to
  uphold ethical standards and ensure fair and transparent relationships
  and dealings with everyone involved. Job Summary

The Pemba
Communications Officer will play a crucial role in shaping the
narrative of Community Forests’ work by acting as Community Forests’
in-house journalist, content creator, and copy editor in Pemba,
Zanzibar, Tanzania. With support from Global Affairs Canada, Community
Forests has been operating the 2-year “Zanzibar Women’s Leadership in
Adaptation (ZanzAdapt)” project to improve gender equality and
nature-based climate adaptation capacity in vulnerable coastal
communities on Pemba and Unguja Islands, Zanzibar.

The Pemba
Communications Officer will be responsible for the daily documentation
of project activities in communities, creating compelling media stories
for a variety of internal documents and external platforms including
newspapers, radio, television, and social media in line with Media
Strategy and Action Plan. In addition, the Communications Officer will
collaborate closely with the Unguja Zone Communications Officer, field
staff, managers, and project partners to develop and execute
communications plans, promote activities among stakeholders, assist with
event coordination, and ensure project visibility requirements are
upheld.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Project Documentation and Storytelling

• Lead
  zonal communications through clear communications and coordination with
  project staff, partners, and contractors, actively fostering an
  easy-to-use communications process that promotes effective team
  collaboration to ensure timely and quality delivery of communication
  activities.
• Daily documentation of project activities by
  capturing key information, photos, and videos, from beneficiaries and
  stakeholders to create compelling and accurate information.
• Create
  engaging and informative content for public audiences, project
  stakeholders, and project funders, including project reports,
  significant change stories, written articles, social media posts,
  project documents, and radio and television briefs, among others.
• Coordinate
  closely with project staff, partners, and contractors to understand
  and/or relay project activities and critical key messages, and gather
  information and insights for storytelling purposes that align with the
  vision, mission, and objectives of Community Forests and the ZanzAdapt
  Project.
• Create and manage photo, video, and written document
  storage file systems to ensure that all content and material are
  properly organized and accessible.
• Actively capture and archive
  all project-related publications and broadcasts across all media
  (including social media) for project reporting purposes.
• Gather
  performance metrics, results, and lessons from media advocacy to help
  guide future storytelling strategies and work plans.

Media Relations

• Cultivate relationships with project partners TAMWA, media outlets, and
  journalists to maximize coverage of Community Forests’ initiatives.
• Develop
  and pitch story ideas and press releases to relevant media contacts,
  seeking opportunities for feature stories and interviews.
• Monitor
  media coverage and track relevant information and KPIs to document
  coverage and assess the impact of communication efforts.

Content Creation and Publication

• Produce
  engaging visual content, including photography and short videos for
  social media and accompany written stories, highlighting women’s
  leadership in nature-based climate adaptation, in line with Media
  Strategy and Action Plan.
• Edit and refine written content to
  ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to brand guidelines and the
  project’s Visibility & Recognition strategy in the following uses:
  project press releases, reports, local and regional TV, newspapers,
  radio, social media, print products including ZanzAdapt brochures and
  posters, and event materials including invitations, posters, and
  signage.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, journalists,
  filmmakers, and other creative professionals to develop engaging visual
  assets.

Key Performance Indicators

• Regular
  and continuous publication of media advocacy promoting women’s equality
  and leadership in nature-based climate adaptation, with a target of
  producing a minimum of 40 publications and/or broadcasts per year.
• Increased media coverage and awareness of Community Forests’ work in Tanzania and Internationally.
• Minimum 2 significant change stories or beneficiary profiles per quarter.
• Increase in quality, number, and proper documentation of photographs.
• Positive feedback from all stakeholders on the quality, effectiveness, and relevance of communication materials.

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QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES
Experience

• At least 3 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, media content creation or a related field.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in photography, video editing, writing and creating social media.
• Experience working in international development or environmental conservation is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Proficiency
  in digital media tools and platforms, including digital photography and
  video (can be smart phone-based), Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft
  Office, and social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Current knowledge of best practices for social media content optimization on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.

Core Competencies

• Communication.
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to
  effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders with clear and
  accurate language.
• Collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills,
  with the ability to build rapport and maintain relationships with
  diverse stakeholders to interpret the ideas, information, and needs of
  others.
• Curious. High degree of interest in learning about people and issues and capturing those learnings.
• Organization. Strong ability to structure tasks, manage time effectively, and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
• Attention to Detail. A keen eye for accuracy, ensuring that communications are accurate, well-considered, and complete.
• Accountability.
  Holds self and others accountable for all decisions and interpersonal
  relationships while following through on commitments and focusing on
  those activities that have the greatest positive impact.

COMPENSATION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Compensation, Location, Tools, & Travel
Community
Forests Pemba is seeking to fill two (2) full-time permanent positions.
One (1) successful candidate will be stationed at CFP’s head office in
Minyenyeni, Wete, on Pemba Island. The other successful candidate will
be stationed at the CFP branch office in Zanzibar City, Unguja. The
position(s) will be remunerated based on 40 hours per week with 28 days
paid vacation and organization health benefits. Compensation will be
determined based on the candidate’s experience and level. Periodic
travel will be required between offices. Occasional travel outside these
working areas may also be required. Project-related travel and
communications tools (camera/software) will be provided by the project.

Application Process
Please email your resume and a cover letter with the subject line “Communications Officer” to jobs@forestsinternational.org,
and please state your preference of ‘Pemba’, ‘Unguja’, or ‘Either. If
you require any accessibility accommodations for the application
process, please reach out.
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The deadline for Applications is Sunday July 14th 2024. Applications will be received and evaluated
on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is hired. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.r.