We are looking for a Public Relations (PR) Officer to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public.

As a PR Officer, you should be a good relation-builder and a a structured professional. We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills, and also calm enough to handle a crisis. Your goal will be to build a positive Company reputation together with the management of FFF.

Full command of the English language is needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish a complete overview of all our stakeholders, and make sure they all get the information and reports needed for them to support FFF.
• Work closely together with the Management and partners towards our vision – Empowering people - and our Business plan for the coming years. It is very important to have the right communication approach for the unique combination of commercial farming and training on the same arena.
• Follow any open adverts and present the uniqueness of FFF in all applications, so that we get grants to grow and develop the Community further
• Organizing and attending events like open days, exhibitions, important meetings, tours and visits, and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Arrange regular meetings with the neighbors and other important groups of FFF and make sure good relations are established.
• Make sure all visitors to FFF are well received and that they get more than they expected out of their visit
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations
• Write and produce presentations and press releases, and social media activities
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Be a very good advisor for the Management in all communication matters, and collaborate closely with them to make sure they all communicate the same messages
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues
• Assist with general administration work
• And any duties which will be assigned by your supervisor

Requirements

• Degree in Public Relations or related field
• Work experience in International Organization of minimum 3 years in a similar function
• Experience working collaboratively with the government of Tanzania, international donors, and local organizations. Mastering the important protocol issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili and English
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creative and problem-solving attitude

Skills Required

• Communication, Negotiation and Persuasion, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Leadership, Ability to work under pressure, Perseverance and motivation.

• Establish a complete overview of all our stakeholders, and make sure they all get the information and reports needed for them to support FFF.
• Work closely together with the Management and partners towards our vision – Empowering people - and our Business plan for the coming years. It is very important to have the right communication approach for the unique combination of commercial farming and training on the same arena.
• Follow any open adverts and present the uniqueness of FFF in all applications, so that we get grants to grow and develop the Community further
• Organizing and attending events like open days, exhibitions, important meetings, tours and visits, and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Arrange regular meetings with the neighbors and other important groups of FFF and make sure good relations are established.
• Make sure all visitors to FFF are well received and that they get more than they expected out of their visit
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Dealing with enquiries from the public, the press, and related organizations
• Write and produce presentations and press releases, and social media activities
• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Be a very good advisor for the Management in all communication matters, and collaborate closely with them to make sure they all communicate the same messages
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues
• Assist with general administration work
• And any duties which will be assigned by your supervisor

• Communication, Negotiation and Persuasion, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Leadership, Ability to work under pressure, Perseverance and motivation.

• Degree in Public Relations or related field
• Work experience in International Organization of minimum 3 years in a similar function
• Experience working collaboratively with the government of Tanzania, international donors, and local organizations. Mastering the important protocol issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili and English
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creative and problem-solving attitude