Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 04, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Junior Communication Specialist
Responsibilities
The Junior Communication Specialist provides support for
• the component manager and other experts for whom the Junior Communication Specialist performs technical tasks
• further developing instruments and assisting in introducing innovation and change
• managing knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information
• carrying out specific research tasks which are required for planning the implementation of projects
• carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project
• dealing with all questions arising in this area of communication and PR

Tasks
Coordination of Communication and PR
The Junior Communication Specialist
• puts together an overview of project/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 the GloBe project in HQ
• 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 project)

Knowledge management
The Junior Communication Specialist
• 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
The Junior Communication Specialist
• is familiar with GIZ planning, implementation and reporting procedures and their changes
• is familiar with other programme components and GIZ-assisted measures, concepts and status of implementation and knows the corresponding experts and staff
• 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

Other duties/additional tasks
The Junior Communication Specialist
• assists other experts, if necessary, as translator
• performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Diploma or comparable qualification

Professional experience
initial experience (internship or similar) in this area

Other knowledge, additional competences
• Good writing and presentation skills
• Excellent personal communication skills, in written and verbal English
• 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
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• Good knowledge and experience regarding gender mainstreaming

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send their letter of application together with the CV and copies of academic certificates by email to hr.giz-tanzania@giz.de. 
For the position of Junior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist please use the subject line ‘Junior M&E Specialist’.
For the position of Junior Communication Specialist please use the subject line ‘Junior Communication Specialist’.
Closing date for submission of applications: 09.02.2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.

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