Communication and Engagement Specialist at UNDP
Mission and objectives
UNDP is the UN’s global development network whose focus is to help countries build and share solutions to the challenges of sustainable development as informed by the 2030 sustainable development agenda. The overall focus for UNDP Tanzania is to support the Government of Tanzania to improve lives of the people through strategic programmatic areas of Inclusive Democratic Governance, Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Livelihoods and Environment Sustainability, Climate Change and Resilience.
Task description
Under the supervision of the NPAP Manager and in close collaboration with the GPAP Secretariat, the Communications and Engagement Specialist will:
• 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
Required experience
3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Swahili, Level: Fluent, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communication, Public engagement, Digital communication.
• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity & Innovation
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Proactiveness
• Self-driven & Self-management
Skills and experience
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, 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.
Skills:
• 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 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.
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