Project Officer at European Union Delegation Tanzania

We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Project Officer in the field of Communication to manage and enhance the institution’s brand and public image. The Officer will be the focal point for aid-related communication and visibility matters, linking in particular the reporting on results and visibility-related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Communication and Publication

• Contribute to implementing the communication strategy, creating higher visibility for the EU, under the supervision of the Head of Cooperation (and HQ INTPA02) and in coordination with the Political, Press, and Information Section (PPI).
• Lead in defining and implementing communication strategies, campaigns, and products on EU international partnerships cooperation in Tanzania.
• Manage and update the Delegation’s website and social media platforms to increase awareness and engagement.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure positive coverage and support the EU and the Delegation’s public image.
• Contribute to the development, design, and execution of Delegation virtual and printed assets and create or adapt contents for campaign material, whether digital or printed, jointly with colleagues from Cooperation section and in coordination with PPI.
• Support Delegation PPI colleagues and HQ with relevant information from the cooperation section to produce press material and contribute to press briefings on the EU’s partnership with Tanzania and the East African Community (EAC).
• Extract and disseminate best practices and present strategic communication activities and their results at workshops, seminars, conferences, and other public events; facilitate exchange of experiences.
• Ensure strong Team Europe coordination with EU MS communication officers. Build a network of EU Member States communication liaison officers on international partnerships cooperation, in coordination with PPI.
• Strengthen Team Europe actors’ communication efforts to enhance coherence and increase impact. Produce overview documents on EU and MS projects for Team Europe.

Program/Process/Project Management

• Participate in the programming process for strategic communication and in general ensure coordination amongst EU funding instruments and Member States on coherent and efficient communication and visibility for EU actions.
• Manage communication contracts and procurement, including selecting, negotiating, and monitoring the operational and contractual aspects of strategic communication and visibility requirements.
• Act as operative initiating officer in the framework of the financial procedure for strategic communication actions.
• Participate in field missions in the country to ensure proper coordination of strategic communication activities as needed and report on these.
• Back-up colleague(s) according to the back-up plan.
• Manage the strategic communication contract under the EU-Tanzania Multi-annual Indicative Programme bilateral envelope.
• Key responsibilities include guidance and steer, central coordination, and daily interaction with contractors.
• Supervise strategic communication and visibility activities to be implemented by contractors and implementing partners (notably specific visibility clauses), including the observance of visibility requirements.
• Lead internal and other meetings of the cooperation section on strategic communication activities.

Information and Document Management

• In line with administrative rules and guidance of the Commission, ensure that all official documents are registered, filed, and stored in the appropriate systems (Ares, CRIS, Opsys, Summa, or any relevant database) and can be found easily.

We Offer

Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy a specific job function as Project Officer in the field of Communication—this job function may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Delegation. This is a full-time employment. The post is allocated the salary Group I. The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from TZS 7,013,008. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances, and a retirement savings plan.

We offer other entitlements as per European Union human resources procedures applicable to locally recruited staff. The definitive salary will be determined based on the professional experience of the successful candidate. We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as additional pension scheme and medical insurance, are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• This post is a two-year (2) fixed-term contract with a nine (9) months probationary period, renewable based on organizational needs and performance.

Minimum Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

• Qualifications: University Degree or equivalent. Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field / Master or equivalent.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 3-year relevant professional experience in the area of communication and visibility. 0.5 years working experience in strategic communication, preferably in a local and/or international communication agency.
• Knowledge of Languages: Fluent in English (level C1) and Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of IT Tools: Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications: Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field / Master or equivalent.

Professional Experience:

• Experience in campaigns design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of digital communication and social media management.
• Experience in planning, filming, and editing short videos for social media, events, and campaigns.
• Project management, including procurement, financial, and contract management.
• Experience in carrying out opinion polls and/or qualitative studies methodologies.
• Experience in media relations and techniques, including familiarity with Tanzanian media, culture, and digital trends.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong writing, editing, and translation/adaptation skills.
• Solid grasp of the EU’s values, development cooperation, and global strategy.
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and diplomatically with stakeholders.
• Proactive and adaptable team player, dynamic and eager to take up new challenges.

Knowledge of Languages: Excellent oral and written communication in English and Kiswahili.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter in English stating your motivation for applying and Europass format CV available at https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=en no later than 07/10/2025. The Subject of your email should be: Project Officer-497638.

All applications must be submitted through this email address: [email protected]. The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and background check.

The Procedure

After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose. Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based on the assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing, and interviews. Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.

Equal Opportunities

The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best, and can develop their full potential.