Communication Assistant Job Vacancy at IUCN
| Vacancy #: | 6021 |
| Unit: | Tanzania – Programme |
| Organisation: | International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) |
| Location: | Tanzania Project Office, Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania |
| Reporting to: | Regional Programme Coordinator |
| Work percentage: | 100% |
| Grade: | A3 |
| Expected start date: | 01 July 2022 |
| Type of contract: | Fixed-term (36 months) |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2022 |
BACKGROUND
THIS POSITION IS ON LOCAL TERMS
FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
BACKGROUND:
The IUCN-International Union for Conservation of Nature, Tanzania Country Office, is seeking to recruit a Communication Assistant to support project communication and other related communications work for the Tanzania Country Office. This will be a national recruited position. The position holder will be located in the IUCN-Tanzania offices and will work closely with project teams and the regional communications Team.
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Communication Assistant position is a core component of the programme. He/she will liaise with programme and project leads in the documentation of project activities, lessons, milestones and successes in the form of case studies, human-interest stories, video and photo stories for internal and external dissemination. He / she will also support media engagement as part of awareness raising and event management.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Working closely with the Tanzania Office programme team and the Regional Communications and Constituency Manager, the Communication Assistant will contribute to the success of the project / programme work by maximizing the quality and impact of IUCN and its partner’s work through the incorporation of enhanced communications messaging and tools. Key responsibilities include:
Information and Communication;
Support the implementation of the project communications plan including
liaising with programme and project leads in the documentation of
project activities, lessons, milestones and successes in the form of
case studies, human-interest stories, and video and photo stories for
internal and external dissemination.
Support production of high-quality communications and knowledge products
in a range of formats. This includes written content such as features,
blogs; ensuring programme key messages are included etc.
Working closely with the Regional Communication Manager, evaluate
communications activities, and provide regular reporting according to
the project work plan. Continuously generate new content in form of
graphics, short videos, info graphics, photo stories, Tweets, Facebook
posts, website content etc.
Ensure project news is shared on various platforms as outlined in the communications strategy.
Support in editing and proof-reading content from programme technical
experts to ensure quality and accuracy of project communications
outputs;
Media relations and social media engagement;
The communications Assistant will assist with media relations in
Tanzania including responding to media queries, setting up media
interviews etc. He / She will support in in drafting press releases and
other media materials.
Perform basic analysis of programme related media and social media coverage
Continuously grow IUCN Tanzania’s offline and online supporters and
audience. This includes generating and sharing social media content as
well as identifying opportunities for engagement.
Learning, sharing and reporting;
Continuously monitor and evaluate the communications activities reach and impact and provide periodic reports or as requested.
Working closely with the Regional M&E team, support in processing of
projects documentation including lessons and experiences from project
activities with a view to sharing knowledge with various stakeholders.
Provide basic communications guidance to project staff and implementing partners
Support in publishing the generated content on various existing platforms.
Support in managing events; branding, registration, live social media engagement, note taking and photography
Logistical coordination in the programme related communications activities.
Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Communication Assistant Job Vacancy at IUCN
REQUIREMENTS
| • POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Education; University degree in Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Public Affairs or similar relevant field. Work Experience; Language Proficiency; Core Competencies; Functional competencies; |
APPLICATIONS
Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.
Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.
Other job opportunities are published in the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/
About IUCN
IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organisations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organisations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.
Created in 1948, IUCN is now the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its broad membership enables IUCN to fill the role of incubator and trusted repository of best practices, tools and international standards.
IUCN provides a neutral space in which diverse stakeholders including governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples organisations and others can work together to forge and implement solutions to environmental challenges and achieve sustainable development.
Working with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
