Communication and Marketing Advisor
Cuso International, Tanzania

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Start Date: May 2023

Placement Length: 6 Months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Please submit a Spanish Resume and Statement of Interest

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

As a volunteer, you will:

• Research and write stories that capture the impact of international volunteering and of working in partnership to tackle poverty.
• Work closely with TWCC staff to establish project logistics and schedule
• Monitoring external media coverage of TWCC
• Ensure that information is delivered in appropriate formats (as specified) upon completion of the placement
• Prepare and update organization promotion materials such as brochure, banners, file etc
• If time permits, assist the TWCC with the creation and development of communications material and conduct communication training sessions for staff.
• In collaboration with program and Membership department, develop event concept note and fundraise for organization promotional and knowledge sharing events
• Prepare contents for TWCC website and share with IT team to post in the website
• In collaboration with local Communication Officer -Create and produce internal newsletters for the organization (Monthly newsletter and quarterly news letter covering organization activities from across the country

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a similar discipline

Essential Background:

• Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies
• Strong writing, editing, and communications skills; experience in developing print and digital communications materials
• Willingness and ability to conduct training sessions on effective communications
• Sound working knowledge of digital and social media
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Person with creativity, sound judgement and ability to work both independently and in a team
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, etc. High level attention to detail and evidence of a superior work ethics.

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.

Project - Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

Partner - TANZANIA WOMEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (TWCC)

Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce, TWCC is an apex organization uniting sectoral businesswomen associations, companies, and sole proprietors to advocate, build capacity, create marketing, networking, and financial

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