The Embassy of France in Tanzania is seeking a creative and experienced Digital Content, Media & Communications Coordinator to manage digital content, social media, media relations, institutional communications, event coverage, and English-Swahili communication in Dar es Salaam. The role reports to the Political Advisor / Deputy Head of Mission and is a full-time one-year contract, with the possibility of becoming indefinite, starting 1 December 2026. Benefits include medical insurance and 28 days of paid leave.
Responsibilities
- Manage and animate the Embassy’s Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube accounts by creating, scheduling, and publishing content.
- Manage and update the official Embassy website.
- Monitor content performance and audience engagement analytics.
- Coordinate communication activities with other embassies, French institutions, and key partners.
- Provide written, photographic, and videographic coverage for Embassy events and institutional activities.
- Contribute to planning, organizing, and executing Embassy events.
- Coordinate external media participation and coverage for official events.
- Manage the Embassy’s monthly newsletter.
- Design, produce, and oversee visual communication materials, including noticeboards, display boards, posters, and institutional graphics.
- Conduct daily press and media reviews focused on political developments and strategic issues relevant to the Embassy.
- Monitor Tanzanian news across English and Swahili audiovisual media, online platforms, and social media.
- Prepare and coordinate press releases, statements, and media evaluation reports.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, and social media influencers.
- Translate, proofread, and verify institutional and media documents between English and Swahili.
- Edit and rewrite news and media stories for accuracy, clarity, and tone.
- Provide live interpretation during meetings and events between English and Swahili speakers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in media and communications, journalism, marketing, global affairs, or a related field.
- Proven professional experience in communications, digital media, journalism, social media management, or content creation.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili; good French is highly desirable.
- Experience in digital content creation, social media management, and press and media relations.
- Graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar branding tools.
- Video editing skills using CapCut or equivalent tools, plus photography and videography skills.
- Strong writing, editing, translation, proofreading, and live interpretation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in institutional communications, working with journalists and influencers, and event coordination is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills.
- Social Media Management
- Digital Content Creation
- Media Relations
- Graphic Design (Canva, Adobe Suite)
- Video Editing (CapCut)
- Photography and Videography
- English-Swahili Translation and Interpretation
- Event Coordination
- Microsoft Office
Document Requirements
Application Instructions
- Prepare the following documents: a Curriculum Vitae (CV); a cover letter or letter of motivation; and a creative sample consisting of a social media post from the Embassy's existing pages that you would have executed differently.
