Job Advert: Communication Officer 

Industry: NGO 

Job Type: Full Time 

Job Location: Zanzibar 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree 

Required Experience: 2 years 

Job Purpose

The role holder will be responsible with handling public relations, information output, and media requests. He/ She will also plan social media campaigns or advertising efforts for the foundation, Overall, he/she will ensure the foundation has excellent and effective advertising whenever a campaign is in the works as well as create engaging content for various platforms across social media to assist in growing an audience and promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on our foundation's behalf. 

Job Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field 
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in communications, social media management or public relations 
• Proven social media and networking expertise Experience and knowledge in copywriting, proofreading and editing 
• Experience in Social Media Management and IT background 
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), photo and video-editing software experience is an asset 
• Facilitate the resolution of disputes with external role-players. 
• Support and evaluate results of communication campaigns with the team.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key external role-players.
• Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc
• Planning and initiating communications and promotional campaigns
• Develop and implement a communication strategy that includes media outreach and social media content creation 

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted* 

Please share your CV to jobs@favoritegroup.co.tz