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Job Title |
Communication Coordinator |
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Report to |
Communication & Partnership Manager |
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Location |
Tanzania, Dar es salaam |
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Work Percent |
100% |
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Time |
08:00 am – 05:00 pm (Monday to Friday) |
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Position summary |
The communications Coordinator will work closely with the Communications Team members to ensure that all organization communications activities are integrated to support Tai’s global initiatives and programs. The communications Coordinator will also be responsible for managing day-to-day tasks including social media content development, public relations, and field communications activities as well as providing support for board meetings preparation, onsite events, and other pertinent tasks. |
About Tai Tanzania
Tai Tanzania is an innovative youth-led organization that uses the power of combining data, storytelling and technology to inspire behaviour changes among young people based on stories from the community. We produce edutainment contents such as animation film, music, and comics’ posters. Tai was founded in 2012 and registered in 2013. Tai’s vision is to create social behavioural change to live in a society where youth are responsible leaders in ensuring sustainable development. To do so, Tai focuses on creating environments that will foster adolescents’ access to school, since education plays a crucial role in children’s and adolescents’ future lives.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Write a variety of different content to support communications and marketing efforts, including but not limited to; social media content, newsletters, website copy, and brochures and press releases
- Manage the social media accounts, website and portal of the organisation
- Assist communications team in developing and implementing a communications strategy designed to further company objectives
- Monitor analytics and create reports detailing the successes and failures of communications campaigns and strategies
- Stay up to date on industry trends and make recommendations for adjustments to communications strategies and practices
- Respond to media inquiries and maintain relationships with partners, journalists and other stakeholders
- Plan school outreach activities and other organisational events
- Coordinate volunteers and interns
- Perform outreach to press outlets, magazines, influencers and build strategic partnerships to strengthen and grow the organisation’s brand
Qualifications for Communications Coordinator
- 2 + years’ experience in a communications or marketing role
- Superior time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines
- An analytical mind and ability to think critically
- Exceptional writing and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Familiar with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and capable of creating visually compelling presentations
- Proficient public speaking abilities are an asset
Send your cv to joinus@tai.or.tz.
Deadline: 27th September 2023.
Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted for the next steps.