Communications Marketing Advisor
Cuso International, Tanzania

Location: Mtwara, Tanzania

Start Date: May 2023

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The aim of the Communications amp; Marketing Advisor role is to capture the various success stories the SHARE project has fostered. By using your creative writing skills, you will conduct informal interviews with project partners and beneficiaries to draft various written articles, to be shared with potential donors and local media outlets. Moreover, you will be asked to apply your communications skills by developing a marketing strategy to support the sustainability of your inputs. This will entail a scan of local media outlets including radio, newspaper, and social media to communicate SHARE project work to a wider audience. By working with other international and national volunteers, there will also be opportunities to collaborate and contribute to workshop content and various site visits.

You will be well supported by the Iringa project partners, all eager to collaborate with you to improve the local growth of SMEs through your knowledge and input.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Evaluate external communications strategies currently in place.
• Develop a communications amp; marketing plan based on perceived gaps
• Conduct informal interviews and/or focus groups with project partners, international and national volunteers, and local SMEs
• Identify opportunities for local media content radio, newspaper, advertisements and draft supporting marketing content
• Collaborate with international and national volunteers in delivery learning workshops to TCCIA, TWCC, and SIDO
• Support social media posts by working with T-LED Communications Officer

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or another relevant field

Essential Background:

• 2 3 years’ work experience in a communications or marketing position
• 2 3 years’ work experience in developing promotional content written, visual, audio, etc.
• Facilitation and training skills; experience in development and delivering workshops

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 - Small Industries Development Organisation Mtwara

SIDO is a parastatal organization that was established by the Act of Parliament No. 28/1973 to plan, coordinate, promote amp; offer every form of services to SMEs

Requirements

• Background in journalism and professional writing
• International work experience
• Volunteer experience
• Ability to work cross-culturally in various environments
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
• Willingness to learn and be outside one’s comfort zone

Benefits

Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover b

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