Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist

As an
international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide
operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its
development-policy objectives.

As Tanzania
faces growing environmental pressures from climate change, population growth,
and biodiversity loss, GIZ supports efforts to build resilience, protect
ecosystems, and foster sustainable livelihoods. To address these interconnected
challenges, the GIZ Isimani Cluster provides combined expertise in water
management, biodiversity conservation, the blue economy, climate change
adaptation and mitigation. Our joint office on Isimani Road in Dar es Salaam
symbolizes this commitment to collaboration and integrated solutions beyond
individual project boundaries.

Our Vision:
We foster a sustainable future in Tanzania where people and nature thrive
together. Our goal is to achieve healthy ecosystems and resilient communities
supported by integrated solutions for water security, biodiversity protection,
and climate action.

Our Mission:
In support of the United Republic of Tanzania's National Development Plans and
its Vision 2050, we strengthen the sustainable management of natural resources
and enhance climate resilience. By focusing on the interactions between
biodiversity, ecosystem services, water management, and sustainable
livelihoods, we aim to improve the quality of life for the communities we
serve. We achieve this through a multi-level approach promoting cooperation,
coordination, sustainable capacity building, and nature-based solutions for
regeneration and restoration.

Position
Overview

We are
looking forward to contracting an experienced communication and knowledge
management specialist for the project “Mitigation of Human-Wildlife Conflicts” with
passion and a team spirit to also support other projects in the Isimani
Cluster. He/she will play a crucial role in developing external communication strategies
and oversee the implementation of operational plans. He/she will develop
communication products and support awareness raising on Human-Wildlife interactions.

• Development and adaptation of internal and external communication
  strategies as well as operational implementation in collaboration with relevant
  units of GIZ Tanzania as well as external agencies
  

• Support and implementation of cooperation with GIZ project partners on
  communication products, including advice on various approaches and success
  factors
  

• Creation and adaptation/ editing of communication products in English and
  Swahili
  

• Planning and communication support for internal and external (digital)
  events and launches
  

• Management of media/ journalist relations in line with GIZ corporate
  communication
  

• Monitoring and evaluation/ controlling of communication activities and
  tasks
  

• Creation and management of contracts with service providers
  

• Knowledge management including preparation of briefs and speaking points, background
  information and learning documents
  

Qualification

• University degree in communication/ environmental journalism or equivalent
  

• Minimum of 7 years professional experience in knowledge management and
  communication on environmental issues, preferably in international development
  cooperation
  

• Working relations with the Tanzanian Government and international organizations
  involved in
  environmental and/or community issues
  

• Working relations with journalists and the media
  

• Digital communication (e.g. social media)
  

• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies and contract management
  

Other
knowledge, additional competences

• Highly proficient in written and verbal English and Swahili is
  critical
  

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and
  ability to effectively motivate and support teams in a multi-cultural
  environment
  

• Ability to clearly formulate and communicate
  high-level strategy to internal and external stakeholders, while driving
  workplan execution and achievement of milestones
  

• Proven coordination, partnership development,
  communication and networking abilities
  

• Highly organized with excellent time management and
  multi-tasking abilities