Communication Officer at Action Against Hunger Tanzania

Communication Officer

Communication Officer at Action Against Hunger Tanzania November 2024

Dodoma, Tanzania, United Republic of
Description
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We
innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 24 million people
every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a
nonprofit organization that works across 50 countries, our 8,300
dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root
causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and
emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone,
for good.

Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action
Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action
Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries:
Tanzania, Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and
Haiti. Action Against Hunger-USA has over $100 million in programs, and
approximately 1,800 permanent staff based in New York City, Washington
D.C, Nairobi, and country offices. Additional growth is anticipated.

The
organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy
towards realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition,
WASH and surveillance interventions. Action Against Hunger in Tanzania
is currently implementing activities in Dodoma and Singida regions

Summary of Position
The
Communication Officer plays a pivotal role in enhancing Action Against
Hunger’s visibility and impact through strategic communication
initiatives. Responsible for developing and managing compelling content,
in collaboration with the regional and HQ communication teams the
Communication Officer will support in maintaining the organization’s
website and social media platforms, ensuring consistent messaging
aligned with organizational goals.

He will support in the
management of the media relations and cultivate relationships with
journalists to secure coverage and amplify Action Against Hunger’s
presence. Additionally, the Communication Officer supports internal
communications by producing internal and external engagement materials
and contributes to advocacy efforts to promote policy change and raise
awareness about humanitarian, peace and developmental issues.

Purpose
The
Communication Officer will play a critical role in gathering
communication information and overseeing the preparation, assistance, or
supervision of communication outputs such as documentaries, factsheets,
photographs, case studies, social media, and field situation reports.
These outputs will serve external documentation needs for reports to
donors, partners, and stakeholders. The role involves close
collaboration with external and internal consultants, technical teams,
and project teams to ensure high-quality and effective messaging for
each deliverable. Additionally, the post-holder will facilitate media
trips for internal and external communication teams, donors among others
and contribute to producing comprehensive reports to document project
progress.

Engagement:
The Communication Officer at
Action Against Hunger Tanzania actively engages in internal and external
representation to ensure clear communication of the organization’s
mission and impact to stakeholders. She/he will work with the Advocacy,
Communication and Partnership team to design, plan and execute
communication activities within Action Against Hunger Tanzania. The
holder will also collaborate with program teams and other technical
coordinators to develop integrated communication strategies that align
with organizational goals. The Communication Officer will support
program communication approach definition and implementation and ensure
effective communication planning and implementation.

Delivery:
The
Communication Officer at Action Against Hunger Tanzania plays a vital
role in enhancing organizational visibility through strategic
communications. The holder will ensure development of the compelling
content, manage digital platforms, and maintain media relations to
amplify the impact Action Against Hunger programs in Tanzania.
Internally, the officer produces newsletters to engage staff and
supports advocacy efforts with targeted communication materials. In
consultation with the Advocacy, Communication and Partnership team
She/he will oversee the communication budget, monitor media engagement,
and provide insights to refine strategies. Overall, his efforts will
contribute to promoting Action Against Hunger’s mission, brand and
content for internal and external use.

Key Responsibilities:
Content Development and Management:

• Develop
  high-quality content including documentaries, factsheets, photos,
  stories, articles, press releases, social media, and reports that
  highlight the impact of our programs and align with organizational
  goals.
• In collaboration with the communication team at regional
  and HQ maintain and update the organization’s website and social media
  platforms with engaging content that attracts and retains supporters.
• Write, edit, and distribute various types of content, ensuring consistent messaging across all communication channels.
• Ensure all materials produced adhere to Action Against Hunger’s in-house brand and style.

Media and Public Relations:

• Maintain a database of media organizations and contacts within them, ensuring effective outreach and relationship management.
• Manage
  the organization’s social media communications, including strategy
  development, content creation, and community engagement.
• Working
  with the technical team in preparing representations for media
  interviews, public events, and other forums to amplify Action Against
  Hunger’s visibility.

Internal Communications:

• Support
  in creating and producing internal engagement materials for the
  organization, keeping staff informed and engaged with organizational
  updates and achievements.

Advocacy and External Communications:

• Develop
  and maintain working relationships with journalists in multiple types
  of media outlets to promote positive coverage and maintain media
  partnerships.
• Support advocacy efforts by developing
  communication materials that promote policy change and raise awareness
  reflecting the triple nexus of programing i.e. humanitarian, peace and
  development.

Budget and Reporting:

• Support in
  ensuring inclusion of communication needs in new project proposals,
  activity budget preparation and expenditure of the organization’s
  communication budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to
  achieve communication goals.
• Monitor media coverage and public
  perception of Action Against Hunger, providing regular reports and
  analysis to inform communication improvement initiatives and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, preferably with a humanitarian organization or NGO.
• Proven
  ability to develop and execute communication initiatives/strategies
  with a strong understanding of digital and traditional media platforms.
• Proficiency
  in graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator,
  Photoshop, InDesign), Canva and/or equivalent. Proficiency in video
  editing software is an added advantage.
• Experience in professional photography and or videography.
• Experience in social media management and analytics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead projects and initiatives independently.
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex situations effectively.
• Good networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and have impact on input on program indicators

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Creativity and storytelling
• Media relations skills
• Stakeholder engagement and networking
• Budget management and financial skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Adaptability and resilience Fiscal Responsibility

Communication resources Physical Demands
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for
long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out
heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under
stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with
many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so
that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.

The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The
duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per
week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the
weekends as required.

Must be able to travel as required for
standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing
the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to
precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living
conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious
diseases.

Application Process.
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply
button. All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated resume
and both must be in the same language as this vacancy note.
Closing date for applications: November 29, 2024.
For further information about Action Against Hunger, please visit our website