CAMFED Overview

CAMFED (the Campaign for Female Education) is internationally recognised as a leader in education for girls, known for its child protection policies and practices, and for advocating girls’ education and women’s empowerment at the highest levels. Founded in 1993, CAMFED supports young women throughout their primary and secondary school years, into economic training and further education, and onto leadership roles as role models, activists, and philanthropists. CAMFED Tanzania is looking to recruit a Program Manager for Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships, a Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer, and a Communication Officer, all based in Dar es Salaam.

Job Title: Communication Officer

Reporting to: Program Manager Advocacy, Policy and Partnerships
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Description

The Communication Officer will support CAMFED in all aspects of work, including categorizing, preparing, and editing digital content for release in internal and external communications, adhering strictly to CAMFED’s child protection guidelines.

Specific Accountabilities

Communication Visibility of CAMFED Work:

• Develop communication packages for different events.
• Manage content for documentaries, video shooting, and film footage/photographic materials.
• Prepare case studies and best practices to amplify CAMFED Tanzania’s work.
• Develop a CAMFED online photobank for continuous use of photos.
• Train other staff on communication issues and protocols as needed.
• Liaise with district team members to identify materials and contexts to be shared.
• Ensure CAMFED, CAMA, and donors’ branding are adhered to at all times.
• Organize meetings and forums to share CAMFED’s work, including national and international commemorations.
• Ensure child protection and safeguarding during program implementation.
• Draft stories, case studies, blogs, and news for the website and media profiles.
• Train CAMA members and staff on internet use and safety.
• Provide knowledge on cybercrime to staff.
• Take photos and videos for program documentation and best practices.
• Produce a quarterly newsletter.
• Develop communication materials.
• Train CAMA members on media content, dialogues, and forums.
• Manage relationships with media houses.
• Identify and build the capacity of CAMA talents and ambassadors for different platforms, both local and international.
• Implement communication strategies.
• Prepare press conferences and press releases.
• Identify influential spokespeople for CAMA dialogues.

Person Specification

• A degree in journalism, mass communication, or social sciences.
• Experience in graphic design, reporting, and documentation.
• Experience working with local and international media.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with the government.

Application Details

Please note: All official communication regarding job applications and interviews will be conducted through CAMFED’s official channels, found on our website (http://www.camfed.org). CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes.

CAMFED maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination, and harassment in all forms. All applicants will undergo a comprehensive verification process, including background and reference checks, and verification of qualifications.

Submit applications to recruitmenttanzania@camfed.org including your most recent CV and cover letter using the specific role title in the subject line. The vacancy will close on 12 June 2024.