New Job Opportunity at The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) Tanzania – Communications Officer
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Jobs in Tanzania 2021: New Job Vacancies at The
World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) 2021
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Position: Communications Officer
The World Vegetable Center is
a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center
with headquarters in Taiwan and five regional offices around the globe.
The World Vegetable Center conducts research and development programs
that contribute to realizingthe potential of vegetables for healthier
lives and more resilient livelihoods. For more information, please visit
our website: worldveg.org
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World Vegetable Center seeks a highly experienced individual to develop
communication strategies, design and deliver effective communications
to promote the project’s activities entitled “Veggies for Planet &
People” (V4P&P) among relevant stakeholders through various media
and materials.ln addition, the Communications Officer will also carry
out communications activities for the World Vegetable j Center Regional
Office in Eastern and Southern Africa.
The Veggies for Planet
& People project, launched in 2020, is funded by the IKEA
Foundation. The project aims to establish j 200 vegetable business
networks (120 in Kenya, 80 in Ethiopia) to engage an estimated 4000
women and youth in vegetable market activities designed to improve their
livelihoods and create jobs. Project “business champions”will j guide
the formation of Vegetable Business Networks (VPNs) of women and youth
as they pursue collective action in vegetable production and marketing
in urban and peri-urban areas. The champions will facilitate their
networks’ access to information, training, financial or other services,
and j input/output markets and serve as liaisons with local j
governments.The project emphasizes regenerative agricultural
technologies to nourish the soil and reduce or j eliminate chemicals,
fertilizers, and pesticides.
The Communications Officer will
promote knowledge, understanding, and coverage of horticulture for
development j in the project countries and build awareness and interest
in j the activities, outcomes,andwork of the World Vegetable Center
throughout the region.The position will be based at theWorld Vegetable
CenterRegional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa in Arusha,
Tanzania.
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Key job responsibilities:
- With
the Project Manager, implement the communication strategy for the
Veggies for Planet & People projectin Kenya and Ethiopia. This may
need some travel to the project locations in Kenya and Ethiopia’. - Oversee project documentation and public visibility.
- Develop and disseminate project-related information to partners and stakeholders, including a regular ‘news roundup’ email.
- Contribute
stories to Fresh, the Center’s bimonthly newsletter, and posts for the
Center’s website, Facebook page, and other social media. - Document project activities by taking photos and video or coordinate with contractors that provide these services.
- Compile and maintain a database of media and project contacts.
- Serve as press liaison with key organizations, journalists, and correspondents; track press inquiries.
- Coordinate special events and forums with the project team.
- Prepare internal reports as required on project activities.
- Liaise with Communications Specialists in partner organizations.
- Handle
media work and related services for the regional office as directed by
the World Vegetable Center Eastern and Southern Africa Regional
Director. - Work with the Director of Communications to implement
the Center’s overall communications strategy in the region, mainly
through planning activities.
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The Person:
- Master’s degree in Public Relations, Mass Communication, Journalism, or related field.
- Strong communication skills in Englishand Kiswahili.
- Experience in media relations.
- Excellent
writing skills. Must be able to communicate complex information in a
lively, accurate, and readable manner in various formats, including
press releases, magazine articles, newsletters, websites, and social
media, targeted at various audiences. - Ability to reliably organize work, manage time, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including networking, tact, and diplomacy.
- Experience in agriculture/horticulture, international development.
- Good knowledge of computer tools.
- Able to work with multidisciplinary teams in a multicultural and multinational environment.
The Reward: This
is a Nationally Recruited Staff position with competitive pay and
benefits. The position is only open to Tanzaniannationals. The initial
appointment is for one year and may be extended depending on the
incumbent’s position requirement, funding availability, and performance.
How to Apply:
Applicants
should submit a letter of application explaining their suitability for
and interest in the position along with their curriculum vitae, a recent
passport size photograph, names and addresses (including
telephone/e-mail) of three professional referees, and date of
availability.
Please send applications stating the job title by email to info-esa@worldveg.org by the closing date on 31st July, 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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