Communication Officer – GBF Project Job Vacancy at WWF

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Communication Officer – GBF Project

Reports to: Head of Communication with dotted lines to Senior Project Officer    GBF Project Coordinates:  Accelerating  Implementation  of  Global  Biodiversity  Framework  (GBF)  through Community Led Conservation Project in Tanzania

Duty Station: Masasi Field Office

1. I. The project Background and Overview

The world is experiencing devastating impacts from climate change and nature loss induced by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation. Such impacts risk the lives and livelihoods of billions of people and many species at the heart of extinction. At the same time, the world has come far in its collective efforts to reverse nature loss and address climate change. Critical progress has been made through landmark international agreements: the historic Paris Agreement and the Kunming- Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), signed by almost 200 countries, are major breakthroughs and immense opportunities. The GBF will  help  galvanize  global action by key players to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, whilst addressing the main drivers of nature loss.

A project led by WWF International focuses on Accelerating the Implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) through Community-Led Conservation in Tanzania alongside other four countries of Vietnam, Republic of Congo, Tunisia and Papua New Guinea selected based on their biodiversity potential. It aims to put Community-Led Conservation at the heart of GBF implementation by ensuring full and effective participation of indigenous people and local communities (IP&LCs) in the development/review of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and the implementation and monitoring of conservation activities at site and landscape level. The project will also advocate for new and additional funding for biodiversity through National Biodiversity Finance Plans (NBFPs) that facilitate greater access to finance for IP&LCs. Experiences and lessons learned in the five countries will be leveraged and amplified to galvanize action and advocacy for ambitious and inclusive NBSAPs and NBFPs in the wider sub- regions and globally working closely with WWF’s Regional and Global Policy and Advocacy Teams and the Public Sector Partnerships teams.

The WWF Tanzania Country Office (TCO) is seeking a Project Communications Officer to be based in the Ruvuma Landscape Programme to lead on the promotion of the project and documentation of its activities and impact from landscape to policy level.

1. II. Main Functions

Under the technical guidance of the GBF Project leadership, the landscape leadership and the

TCO Head of Communications, the Project Communications Officer for the GBF Project will help to

Officer will be responsible for developing communication materials including conservation education materials, social media coverage, newsletters,  posters,  flyers and other media and materials that relate to accelerating community-led conservation within the Ruvuma Landscape. The Communications Officer will lead on  documenting  activities related to the GBF Project with a focus on evidencing impact and

III.        Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Communications Officer will work closely with the project and landscape staff and the TCO Head of Communications to execute the following tasks:

Assist the GBF Senior Project Officer and landscape leadership in the proposal development and work planning stage of the project cycle to identify appropriate communication activities for the project.

Develop and maintain contact information, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web etc.) within and outside the Ruvuma landscape. Collaborate with the media by organizing project site visits, facilitate photo coverage and TV footage and utilize both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials.

Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings and other references to be used in onward communications, reporting and for proactive sharing.

Translate project outputs / communication materials from English to Kiswahili and vice versa as required.

Provide  content  for  the  WWF  TCO  website  and  social  media  sites  (Facebook,  X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and YouTube etc). Monitor content online and provide guidance and reactions and responses whenever needed.

Ensure that the programme makes the best use of technology for key communications activities (e.g. content development for websites and intranet development, social media and online marketing).

Design and develop an annual report template and quarterly newsletter by consolidating information and data on activities, results and achievements of the project.

Ensure timely and quality production of advocacy and branding materials such as periodicals, annual and donor reports, supplements, calendars, briefing notes, Human Interest Stories, picture stories, videos, etc.

Develop and archive communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc. Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns to promote strategic conservation goals. Support organization of workshops, seminars, campaigns, events and project review meetings including agendas and meeting minutes. Identify opportunities for press coverage around events and specific publications and work with colleagues to develop targeted media strategies for identified events and priorities.

Manage press enquiries and pursue opportunities for promoting the GBF project in Tanzania.

Develop  communications  activity  budgets  and  prepare  progress  reports  in  a  timely

Assist  in  organizing  community  outreach campaigns  and  events  and  other  activities identified by the project team.

Support the Senior Project Officer in identifying and documenting appropriate content for producing appropriate communications materials, stories, articles, audio visuals, presentations, radio and television programs.

1. IV. Profile

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism or IT. Natural resources conservation knowledge will be an added advantage. At least 3 years of similar work experience is required.

Required skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and oral English and Swahili, evidence of communication skills are required.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher).
• Design and layout skills and expertise in using Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker, and video editing software are an added advantage.
• Demonstrated extensive social media experience.
• Background in  nature  conservation  and/or  environmental  project/work  is  an added advantage.
• Identifies  with  the  values  of  the  WWF  organization,  Courage,  Integrity,  Respect & Collaboration.

• Demonstrates WWF behaviours in ways of working: Strive for impact, listen deeply, collaborate openly and Innovate fearlessly.

1. V. Working Relationships

Internal   Technically receives guidance from the Country Head of Communications. Works closely with the Ruvuma Landscape Coordinator (at national and transboundary level), members of the GBF Project and wider Ruvuma Landscape teams and administrative staff in the TCO to deliver coherent, unified and impactful positioning for the project.

External The role will interface and work closely with key partners and actors (media, governmental, private sector representatives, local in programme areas and national and forums, civil society bodies) in Tanzania to achieve the set objectives.

Vi. Mode of Application.

Applications must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by Wednesday, 23rd October 2024 at 5:00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview.

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