The Communications Unit of WFP Tanzania aims to enhance public awareness and understanding of WFP’s work in the country to both local and international audiences. It works to improve brand recognition through both conventional and non-conventional avenues of communication to appeal to as wide an audience as possible.

WFP Tanzania is seeking to recruit an Intern to support its Communications Unit.

Under the general supervision of the Head of Communications, the Intern will perform the following duties:

•  Perform translations from English to Kiswahili and vice versa
• Assist with media events including photography, videography, and logistics
• Produce content for print and social media, including Twitter and Facebook
• Scan local newspapers daily for coverage of relevance to W’FP
• Track local and international news on issues of relevance
• Liaise with other UN communication officers for joint activities
• Respond to information requests from various sources
• Compile donor and other reports
• Manage and maintain records and databases
• Assist with the dissemination of publications
• Assist with administrative tasks
• Travel upcountry as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Masters Degree in Journalising Political Science or Mass Communication. Bachelors Degree in the same areas will be considered if the candidate has relevant work experience.

ONLY applicants currently enrolled in graduate school or have graduated from BA or MA programme over the last 12 months can apply.

Experience

• Work experience in journalism or public affairs will be an advantage.
• Proven experience in translation from English and Kiswahili and Vice Versa
• Experience in writing, editing, and proofreading will be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent knowledge and understanding of social media trends. Proven writing and editing skills (report, creative writing, media) in English and Kiswahili. Photography and videography skills. Demonstrated working knowledge of Windows computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Publisher). Knowledge of social and political situation in Tanzania and East African region. Ability to perform multiple tasks. Good interpersonal skills.team spirit and attention to details.

Language:

Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.

Functional Capabilities:

Demonstrates an ability to respond media and influences within own scope of responsibility to raise the profile of WFP. build relationships and further organizational aims. Collates accurate and timely information presented in a required format (i.e. written or visual materials) as well as verbally, to enable information flows and informed decision making on communications issues. Exhibits specialized technical knowledge of communications channels processes, tools, and techniques. In the immediate area of responsibility, provides support in developing written, visual, audio and multi-media content for communications materials and suggestions for improved communications processes. Shows awareness of the multilateral interagency environment and the dynamics in which WFP operates which informs the approach to daily tasks. Demonstrates a sound understanding of WFP communications strategy and effectively implements tailored media and communications plans which support the delivery of the strategy.

Applications should be sent with a detailed CV to:
tanzania.hr@wfp.org