Communications and Media Officer

About this role

The French Embassy in Tanzania is recruiting a Communications and Media Officer for its chancery on Kilimani Road in Dar es Salaam, reporting to the Political Advisor and Deputy Head of Mission. The post holder runs the Embassy's and Ambassador's digital presence, creating, scheduling and publishing content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube, maintaining the official website and monitoring audience analytics. The officer also coordinates with other embassies and French institutions. Event communication is a substantial part of the job: written, photographic and videographic coverage of Embassy events, coordination of external media houses, production of the monthly newsletter, and oversight of institutional visibility materials such as display boards, posters and graphic supports.

Press work is daily. The officer conducts media reviews focused on political issues of strategic interest, monitors English and Swahili outlets and social media discussion, drafts press statements, serves as contact point for journalists and maintains a directory of reporters and government authorities. The role is bilingual throughout: translating institutional documents between English and Swahili, proofreading translations and providing live interpretation at meetings and events. Candidates need a bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in media and communications, journalism, marketing, global affairs or a related field, plus professional experience in communications, digital media, social media management or content creation, ideally within institutions, and prior dealings with journalists and influencers; event coordination experience is an advantage.

Excellent English and Swahili are imperative, good French desirable. Graphic design with Canva or the Adobe Suite, CapCut, photography and videography, Microsoft Office, and strong writing, translation and proofreading skills are required. The Embassy offers a one-year contract convertible to indefinite status, a gross monthly salary of TZS 4,038,971, medical insurance and 28 days of paid leave, starting 1 December 2026. Applicants submit a CV, cover letter and a sample social media post from the Embassy's page they would have executed differently.