GIZ/WIOGI/2024/02 – Senior Communication Specialist – Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania Nationals)

The water, biodiversity &
climate portfolio in GIZ Tanzania has seen a significant growth in the last
years. The number of projects has increased significantly, from 2 in 2021 to 8
in 2024. Not only the number of projects but also the number of clients and
donors has increased. In addition to the Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment,
Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the
European Union is also one of our most important clients. Due to this complex
and rapidly growing mandate landscape, our employees have to cope with a
demanding operational business. A further increase in funds and the complexity
of the portfolio can be expected in the future. At the same time, the demands
on GIZ in terms of communication and visibility are increasing. The current
situation requires efficient communication that is targeted and effective. GIZ
Tanzania's water, biodiversity & climate portfolio therefore needs a strategic
approach to its communication work. GIZ Tanzania's portfolio aims to develop a
strategic approach to communication work that addresses individual thematic
areas such as climate resilience, water security and stewardship, industrial ecological footprints, marine
and forest conservation, human-wildlife conflict and the blue economy, but also
highlights the interfaces and overlaps.

GIZ's
water, biodiversity and climate portfolio in Tanzania has experienced
significant growth in recent years. The number of projects has increased
significantly, from 2 in 2021 to 8 in 2024. Not only has the number of projects
increased, but also the number of commissioning parties and donors. In addition
to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear
Safety (BMUV), the European Union is one of our most important clients. A
further increase in funding and the complexity of the portfolio is expected in
the future. At the same time, the demands on GIZ in terms of communication and
visibility are increasing. The current situation requires targeted, efficient
and effective communication. GIZ Tanzania's water, biodiversity and climate
portfolio aims to develop a strategic approach to communication work that
addresses individual thematic areas such as climate resilience, water security
and stewardship, industrial ecological footprints, marine and forest
conservation, human-wildlife conflicts and the blue economy, but also highlights
the interfaces and overlaps. In addition, various standard communication
measures are to be developed for clients, partner organisations, target groups
and beneficiaries.

The water, biodiversity &
climate portfolio in GIZ Tanzania has seen a significant growth in the last
years. The number of projects has increased significantly, from 2 in 2021 to 8
in 2024. Not only the number of projects but also the number of clients and
donors has increased. In addition to the Federal Ministry for Economic
Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Ministry for the Environment,
Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), the
European Union is also one of our most important clients. Due to this complex
and rapidly growing mandate landscape, our employees have to cope with a
demanding operational business. A further increase in funds and the complexity
of the portfolio can be expected in the future. At the same time, the demands
on GIZ in terms of communication and visibility are increasing. The current
situation requires efficient communication that is targeted and effective. GIZ
Tanzania's water, biodiversity & climate portfolio therefore needs a strategic
approach to its communication work. GIZ Tanzania's portfolio aims to develop a
strategic approach to communication work that addresses individual thematic
areas such as climate resilience, water security and stewardship, industrial ecological footprints, marine
and forest conservation, human-wildlife conflict and the blue economy, but also
highlights the interfaces and overlaps.

GIZ's
water, biodiversity and climate portfolio in Tanzania has experienced
significant growth in recent years. The number of projects has increased
significantly, from 2 in 2021 to 8 in 2024. Not only has the number of projects
increased, but also the number of commissioning parties and donors. In addition
to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the
Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear
Safety (BMUV), the European Union is one of our most important clients. A
further increase in funding and the complexity of the portfolio is expected in
the future. At the same time, the demands on GIZ in terms of communication and
visibility are increasing. The current situation requires targeted, efficient
and effective communication. GIZ Tanzania's water, biodiversity and climate
portfolio aims to develop a strategic approach to communication work that
addresses individual thematic areas such as climate resilience, water security
and stewardship, industrial ecological footprints, marine and forest
conservation, human-wildlife conflicts and the blue economy, but also highlights
the interfaces and overlaps. In addition, various standard communication
measures are to be developed for clients, partner organisations, target groups
and beneficiaries.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• formulating and producing targeted and relevant PR content that is to be disseminated
  via various internal and external platforms in connection with the
  objectives of the Projects IKI Kwale-Tanga, WIOGI and HWC.
• supporting the project managers in the implementation of relevant requirements,
  conditions and restrictions regarding the GIZ communication and PR
  strategy further developing instruments and assisting in introducing
  innovation and change managing
  knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and
  information carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project
• dealing with all questions arising in this area of communication and PR
• supporting the Gender Focal Point for Tanzania in the implementation of relevant
  requirements and conditions of the GIZ Gender Strategy, the cluster`s
  active contribution to the topic of gender in the annual country planning
  and midterm reviews
• further
  developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change
• managing
  knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and
  information
• carrying
  out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project
• dealing
  with all questions arising in this area of communication and PR
• Coordinate the
  creation of local multi-stakeholder platforms for the validation of
  studies, the designation of coastal and marine protected areas and their
  participatory management;
• Support the
  establishment and implementation of locally co-managed coastal and marine
  conservation areas;

  Coordination of Communication and PR 

• puts together an overview ofproject/programme activities, deadlines etc. and presents this regularly
  at team meetings draws up media analyses, participates in
  fora and public hearings on issues directly connected with the project/programme

• develops project content to be posted on the website & social media channels
  

• assists with planning, coordinating and
  documenting meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities
• orders and distributes PR materials on the
  project/programme in Tanzania
• assists with PR work for regional projects
  

• develops success stories for the project/programme in different media formats

• supports to compile a media review (documentation and analysis of media reports on the projects)

 

Knowledge management

 assists in drawing up reports and translations

• assists in communicating, updating and collecting information

• Organises and updates project documentation, the project library and manages photo and video library
  

 General obligations 

• shows creative thinking and an ability to be inventive, sharing new ideas to help increase the impact of our interventions;
• represents the interest of the GIZ-assisted measure and always acts on its behalf
• carries out important tasks for the project/programme, even if these are not explicitly cited in the job description assists other experts, if necessary, as translator
• performs other duties and tasks at the
  request of management

 

Qualifications

• Master’s level degree in communication or equivalent
• a minimum of 7 years’ professional experience in institutional and brand communication

 Professional experience

• initial experience in this area
• is familiar with development cooperation in TZ and has experience with other multilateral
  or international organization
• Experience working with the Tanzanian government and various donors

 Other knowledge, additional competences

• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English
• Proven ability to work successfully with international organizations involved in environmental and/or community issues
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong
  relationships and networks at all levels within GIZ and with external
  stakeholders ;
• Experience in photo and video editing
• Experience in develop infographics
• Experience in using social media and in social media marketing
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adjust to dynamic situations while
  maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through
• good working knowledge of ITC technologies
• Good knowledge and experience regarding gender mainstreaming