Communications Officer Job Opportunity at World Vision — August 2026

Communications Officer Job Opportunity at World Vision — August 2026

Communications Officer – Urban Youth Programming (1 Post)

Job Details  

• Employer: World Vision Tanzania

• Position: Communications Officer – Urban Youth Programming

• Contract Type: Local – Fixed Term Employee

• Number of Positions: 1

• Industry: NGO / International Development / Communications

• Location: Dodoma, Tanzania

• Job ID: 141902

• Application Deadline: September 03, 2026

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The Communications Officer – Urban Youth Programming will lead communication, visibility, and advocacy initiatives for donor-funded projects (specifically GAC / AHADI). The role focuses on spotlighting urban youth empowerment, gender equality, and health systems strengthening across Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

• Communication Strategy & Campaign Planning (25%): Implement project communication and advocacy plans; coordinate campaigns, university outreach, and public events aligned with donor and organizational standards.

• Content Creation, Storytelling & Multimedia Production (25%): Produce high-quality written stories, photo essays, case studies, and videos; conduct field visits to urban project sites and manage a digital asset repository.

• Digital Media Management & Engagement (15%): Manage official social media platforms (X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn); design graphics and digital campaign materials; monitor audience engagement metrics.

• Donor Visibility & Reporting Compliance (15%): Ensure strict adherence to Government of Canada (GAC) and AHADI branding guidelines across all printed and digital collaterals and grant reporting.

• Event Coordination & Media Engagement (10%): Organize press conferences, press releases, and media coverage; maintain strong media relationships in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma.

• Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration (5%): Partner with local organizations (TAHEA, Baba Watoto, KIWOHEDE) and university bodies to capture community-level impact using mobilization frameworks (e.g., MenCare, Channels of Hope).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Mass Communication, or a closely related field.

  • Certifications in graphic design, photography, video editing, or digital marketing are added advantages.

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in communications, PR, journalism, or digital marketing within an NGO or international development context.

  • Proven experience with donor-funded program communications (direct experience with Government of Canada / GAC or AHADI grant compliance preferred).

  • Hands-on experience working with youth groups, university student bodies, or urban development initiatives.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Proficiency in graphic design and video editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, etc.).

• Excellent storytelling, photojournalism, and written/verbal communication skills.

• Strong familiarity with social media management, press engagement, and public relations.

• Alignment with World Vision’s Christian core values, child safeguarding policies, and ethical storytelling standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through World Vision International’s official careers portal before the deadline.

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• Application Deadline: September 03, 2026

Important Information from Employer

• Local Applicants Only: Only Tanzanian nationals/local applicants are accepted for this post.

• Recruitment Fraud Warning: World Vision does not charge or solicit money at any stage of the recruitment process.