VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About the Assignment:
Seize the opportunity to play a pivotal role in Tanzania’s communication transformation. This project offers you a platform to apply your expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Based primarily in Dar es Salaam—with potential activities extending across Tanzania—you will drive crucial initiatives to enhance public understanding of the EU’s role, develop lasting partnerships, and deliver impactful campaigns under the Global Gateway strategy. Join us and contribute to shaping a more visible, strategic, and trusted EU-Tanzania partnership.

Project Description:
Funded by the European Union, this vital initiative is designed to bolster the visibility, understanding, and perception of the EU in Tanzania. The project aims to deliver a multi-annual communication strategy and public diplomacy campaigns that engage both general and specialist audiences, build long-term partnerships, and increase awareness of the EU’s contributions to Tanzania’s development priorities. The overarching goal is to position the EU as a strategic and reliable partner among key target audiences.

Assignment Duration:
The intended start date is Q3/Q4 2025, and the contract’s implementation period will extend over 36 months from this date.

Location:
The primary place of operation will be Dar es Salaam, with travel within Tanzania (including Dodoma, Arusha, and other campaign-targeted locations) as required.

Expert Profiles

1. Key Experts

1.1 Key Expert 1 – Team Leader (Full-time Marketing Strategist)

Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):

• At least a Master’s Degree in communication, marketing, public relations, media or related disciplines, or a university degree in the above-mentioned or directly related disciplines.
• Demonstrated team leader experience for at least 2 years.
• Experience in dealing with Tanzanian issues is also an asset.
• Proficient (C2) in English. Knowledge of Swahili is an asset.

General Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in:
  • Managing marketing or communication-related contracts.
  • Coordinating the implementation of public relations.
  • Supervising teams of marketing or communication experts.

Specific Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• Ability to prepare and lead communication strategies and campaigns.
• Ability to understand the related political development and technical background.
• Ability to write clearly.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work within a team and meet strict deadlines.

1.2 Key Expert 2 – Full-time Marketing Executive

Qualifications and Skills (Minimum Requirements):

• At least a university degree in business administration, communication, journalism, marketing, public relations, media or directly related disciplines.
• Experience with blogging/vlogging.
• Experience regarding photography and videography.
• Experience in the field of information and communication.
• Knowledge of communication in the Tanzanian context is an asset.
• Proficient (C1) in English and Swahili.

General Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• At least 6 years of proven experience in:
  • Organising marketing or communication campaigns targeting Tanzanian audiences.
  • Contracting suppliers and service providers for marketing events and communication products.
  • Arranging and content creation for social media.

Specific Professional Experience (Minimum Requirements):

• Managing at least 1 marketing or communication campaign in Tanzania.
• Ability to work within a team and meet strict deadlines.

2. Non-Key Experts

Non-Key Experts will be mobilised as needed throughout the project to deliver a wide range of activities, including content production, campaign implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and event management.

Qualifications and Requirements (Indicative):

Non-Key Experts should have:

• Relevant professional qualifications in their respective fields (e.g., marketing, communications, journalism, media production, design, event management, monitoring and evaluation).
• Demonstrated professional experience appropriate to their role (e.g., experience producing high-quality audiovisual content, managing social media campaigns, designing communication materials, coordinating public events, or carrying out perception surveys).
• Excellent command of English (C1 or higher). Knowledge of Swahili and familiarity with Tanzanian cultural and media contexts will be considered strong assets.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Proven track record in similar assignments, preferably involving international organisations or development cooperation projects.
• Strong understanding of communication standards and branding guidelines, ideally including experience with EU-funded external actions.
• All experts must be independent and free from conflicts of interest in the responsibilities they take on.

Note:
Candidates interested in non-key expert opportunities are encouraged to submit their CV and relevant references indicating their areas of expertise.