Position Summary

The Communications Assistant will report to the Communications Manager and collaborate closely with the Communications team to enhance the visibility of Jhpiego Tanzania. This includes supporting various aspects of the communications department, such as media relations, government outreach, corporate publications, and internal communications, as well as managing online content and social media presence. Additionally, the Communications Assistant will take the lead in coordinating the documentation and sharing of project successes. He/She will also be responsible for overseeing internal knowledge management systems across the project consortium and ensuring that all project staff and stakeholders adhere to the Project’s Branding and Marking Plan. S/he will primarily be responsible to support three projects-Pfizer Foundation, RISE and TCI Programs and also support other programs as needed.

Reports to:                             Manager – Communication, Branding and                                                                    Knowledge Management

Position supervised:              None

Location:                                 Mwanza

Required Positions:                1

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Communication Plan effectively.
• Help the team create communication materials such as brochures, flyers, and other content.
• Organize and prepare press conferences and media interviews when needed.
• Maintain and update a collection of photos, success stories, fact sheets, key statistics, speeches, and other materials for public outreach.
• Take photos and write success stories, press releases, social media posts, and other content for publicity.
• Support the design and production of communication materials, including newsletters, brochures, promotional videos, and more, from writing to editing and final production.
• Coordinate media engagement activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure Jhpiego/Tanzania and program branding and marking guidelines are followed in all communications.
• Ensure outreach materials are available and ready for distribution at events.
• Assist in creating and updating online content for the website, intranet, and social media.
• Keep the stakeholders’ mailing list updated for sending reports and newsletters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree communications, journalism
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in corporate communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, or public health
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Creative, open-minded, with a keen eye for design and attention to detail.
• Experience with design and editing software like Photoshop is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Videography and photography skills are highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of digital journalism and storytelling

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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