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Trees for the Future
Communications Coordinator – Trees for the Future
Position Details
- Job Title: Communications Coordinator
- Organization: Trees for the Future (TREES)
- Location: Tanzania Head Office
- Reporting Line: Country Director with matrix reporting to the Regional Marketing & Communications Manager
- Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
- Application Review: Rolling basis
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Tanzania
- Salary Range: TZS 3,856,266 – 4,978,505 per month
About Trees for the Future
TREES is a global agroforestry organization that has worked for over 30 years to help farming families restore land, improve food systems, and reduce poverty through sustainable agriculture.
Using its Forest Garden Approach, the organization supports farmers to:
- Restore degraded land
- Plant trees
- Grow diversified crops
- Improve household income
- Strengthen climate resilience
TREES currently operates in:
- Kenya
- Tanzania
- Uganda
The organization has planted more than 400 million trees globally.
TREES Tanzania Program
TREES has operated in Tanzania since 2015 and works across:
- Mwanza
- Simiyu
- Singida
- Tabora
- Iringa
The program supports:
- Sustainable food security
- Environmental conservation
- Climate resilience
- Poverty reduction
- Sustainable agriculture
Role Summary
The Communications Coordinator will lead implementation of the Tanzania Program Communications Strategy.
The role focuses on:
- Internal and external communications
- Branding and visibility
- Storytelling and documentation
- Media engagement
- Advocacy and public awareness
- Knowledge management
- Donor visibility compliance
The position works closely with:
- Program teams
- Regional communications teams in Nairobi
- Central Office
- Media stakeholders
- Donors and partners
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Communication Planning & Monitoring
The role holder will:
- Coordinate communication plans and activities
- Develop evidence-based communication materials
- Track communication performance indicators
- Support adaptive learning and evidence-based programming
- Strengthen organizational visibility and stakeholder engagement
2. Branding & Visibility
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with TREES branding guidelines
- Supporting donor visibility requirements
- Managing communication platforms and digital channels
- Coordinating branded campaign and event materials
- Providing technical communication guidance to program teams
3. Media Relations & Public Engagement
The Communications Coordinator will:
- Prepare:
- Press releases
- Media kits
- Talking points
- Communication packages
- Build relationships with:
- Journalists
- Media houses
- Influencers
- Communication stakeholders
- Coordinate:
- Interviews
- Press events
- Media visits
- Public awareness campaigns
4. Field Engagement, Documentation & Content Development
Key duties include:
- Conducting regular field visits
- Producing:
- Newsletters
- Success stories
- Case studies
- Social media content
- Photography
- Videos
- Reports
- Speeches
- Gathering:
- Testimonials
- Impact stories
- Program evidence
- Managing photo and video archives
- Translating technical information into audience-friendly content
5. Knowledge Management & Organizational Learning
The role supports:
- Documentation of lessons learned
- Best-practice sharing
- Development of learning briefs and case studies
- Information management systems
- Institutional memory and organizational learning
6. Safeguarding & Ethical Communication
Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring informed consent documentation
- Promoting inclusive and respectful communication
- Maintaining safeguarding compliance
- Upholding ethical communication standards
- Ensuring representation reflects diversity and dignity
Ideal Candidate Profile
TREES is seeking someone who is:
Passionate About Impact
- Strong commitment to agroforestry and community development
- Farmer-centered mindset
A Multi-Skilled Communications Professional
Experienced in:
- Storytelling
- Photography
- Videography
- Digital communications
- Event coordination
- Stakeholder engagement
Creative & Innovative
- Able to produce engaging campaigns and communication products
- Strong visual storytelling ability
Organized & Detail-Oriented
- Strong systems and process management skills
- High-quality execution and attention to detail
Collaborative & Adaptable
- Comfortable working across cultures and teams
- Strong relationship-building capability
- Able to work independently under pressure
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in:
- Communications
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Media Studies
- Development Communication
- Related field
Experience
Candidates should have:
- Minimum 5 years of progressive communications experience
- NGO or development-sector experience preferred
Demonstrated Experience In:
- Content development
- Storytelling
- Photography
- Videography
- Digital communications
- Media engagement
- Knowledge management
Required Skills & Knowledge
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of:
- Branding and visibility
- Donor compliance
- Communication strategy development
- Digital communication tools
- Media engagement
Additional Skills
- Excellent English writing and editing skills
- Kiswahili language skills are an advantage
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to travel frequently and work in remote areas
- Ability to communicate effectively with smallholder farmers
Work Environment & Benefits
Trees for the Future offers:
- Competitive salary
- Medical insurance
- Workers’ compensation
- Paid annual leave
- Sick leave
- Multicultural and collaborative work environment
- Professional growth opportunities
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- A cover letter explaining:
- Why TREES’ mission interests them
- Why they are suitable for the role
- Updated resume/CV
Submission Format
- Both documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Equal Opportunity Commitment
Trees for the Future is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion, and equitable representation across all backgrounds and identities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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