UNDP Tanzania Hiring Communication and Engagement Specialist

UNDP Tanzania Hiring Communication and Engagement Specialist, The Communication and Engagement Specialist will support the effective coordination and delivery of the National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) in Tanzania.

This role will involve planning and organizing meetings, workshops, and public engagement events; designing and implementing a communications strategy; managing the NPAP community database; developing and disseminating communication materials; managing NPAP’s presence on digital platforms; acting as a liaison with media outlets; drafting and editing written outputs; supporting outreach and onboarding of members; curating opportunities for the NPAP community; ensuring consistent messaging; tracking communication metrics; and providing technical support to vendors and consultants.

Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, organization, and delivery of NPAP meetings, workshops, and public engagement events, including preparing agendas, materials, and managing logistics.
• Design and implement a country-specific communications strategy aligned with GPAP and UNDP’s global communications frameworks.
• Maintain and curate the NPAP community database, ensuring regular updates and effective member engagement.
• Develop and disseminate key communication materials such as brochures, factsheets, FAQs, social media content, presentations, talking points, and newsletters.
• Manage NPAP’s presence on relevant digital platforms, including GPAP’s TopLink platform, ensuring content is engaging and up to date.
• Act as the liaison between the NPAP Secretariat and national/regional media outlets, as well as the broader GPAP communications team.
• Draft and edit a variety of high-quality written outputs, including reports, press releases, blog posts, case studies, and success stories that highlight NPAP’s impact.
• Support the outreach and onboarding of NPAP members and affiliated partners, ensuring broad and inclusive participation.
• Curate and circulate opportunities for the NPAP community (e.g., funding calls, events, awards, media features) to build engagement and visibility.
• Ensure consistent and inclusive messaging across all communication materials, integrating gender-sensitive and locally relevant narratives.
• Track and report on communication metrics, providing data-driven insights to strengthen outreach strategies.
• Provide technical support to third-party vendors and consultants to ensure deliverables are aligned with the NPAP’s brand identity and communication standards

Requirements:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity & Innovation
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Proactiveness
• Self-driven & Self-management
• Experience in communications, public relations, media, or stakeholder engagement—preferably within the development, sustainability, or environmental sectors.
• Experience in organizing events, workshops, or public dialogues involving diverse stakeholders from government, the private sector, and civil society.
• Proven ability to design and implement communication strategies, including social media campaigns and targeted outreach.
• Prior work with international organizations, UN agencies, or donor-funded projects is considered an advantage.
• Experience working in multicultural environments and engaging with diverse communities, including underrepresented or marginalized groups.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and editorial skills with the ability to tailor messages for various audiences and platforms.
• Proficiency in content creation, including newsletters, infographics, videos, and social media posts.
• Knowledge of graphic design tools, basic video editing, and content management systems is desirable.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to multitask and manage deadlines independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and facilitate collaboration across stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with monitoring communication KPIs and preparing performance reports.

Application Process:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided above.