New Volunteering Opportunities at DIGNITY Kwanza - Communications Volunteer


Title: Communications Volunteer

Job Location: Dar es Salaam
Job Type: Full Time

DIGNITY Kwanza – Community Solutions (DIGNITY Kwanza) is a national not-for-profit organization registered in Tanzania under the NGOs Act of 2002 as amended in 2005, with Registration No. 00NGO/00009763. DIGNITY Kwanza was established in 2018 to supplement other stakeholders’ efforts to find solutions for problems facing marginalized and vulnerable populations in Tanzania.

Responsibilities

  • To create effective communication strategy
  • To coordinate internal and external communication flow eg newsletters,
  • To coordinate all editorial team meetings
  • To design sketches of mass media announcement
  • To write content for website and social media
  • To communicate with media regularly (journalist)
  • To manage media inquiry
  • To ensure Compliance with laws
  • To insure all the social media accounts are active and up to date
  • To build long term relationship with influencers and key stakeholders
  • To review reported news on issues regarding our target group situation in Tanzania
  •  To collect and file reports and contacts formed from various events
  • To foster relationship with media houses and journalist
  • To conduct research and data collection to support advocacy work.


General duties:

  • To perform any other duty under communications/assigned by supervisor

Reporting:

  • Reporting directly to Program Officer – Advocacy and Communications.


Requirements:

  • A minimum of 1 year of experience as a media or communication person. Experience of working with donor funded projects will have an added advantage
  • Must have a Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a closely related discipline, preferably specialization on media engagements
  • Fluency in Kiswahili and English, including strong writing skills
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proven writing, editing, design, videography, or photography skills will be added advantages

Compensation and benefits:

  • Volunteer will get monthly stipend to facilitate transport and communications.

Contract length:

  • This is a full-time volunteer position for 4 months, with a possibility of renewal depending on the needs of the organization and performance of the incumbent.


Method of Application
Please send your application letter and CV to info@dignitykwanza.org with the subject line of Communications Person by COB 04th September, 2020.

Selected candidates must be ready to attend the interview between 08th and 10th September 2020.