J Job Opportunity: Digital Content, Media & Communications Coordinator - French Embassy in Tanzania
FRENCH EMBASSY IN TANZANIA
DIGITAL CONTENT, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
1-Year Contract (Potential for Indefinite)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Position Overview
Location: 2 Kilimani Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Reporting To: Political Advisor / Deputy Head of Mission
Start Date: 1 December 2026
Benefits: Medical insurance and 28 days of paid leave
Role Summary
The French Embassy in Tanzania is seeking a dynamic, creative, and experienced professional to join its team as a Digital Content, Media & Communications Coordinator in Dar es Salaam.
Key Responsibilities
1. Social Media & Digital Content Strategy
- Manage and animate the Embassy’s social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube) by creating, scheduling, and publishing engaging and creative 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 to ensure consistent messaging.
2. Event Communication & Coordination
- Provide high-quality written, photographic, and videographic coverage for Embassy events, projects, and institutional activities.
- Contribute to the planning, organization, and execution of Embassy events to maximize public visibility and engagement.
- Coordinate external media participation and coverage for official events.
3. Institutional Communication & Visibility
- Manage the Embassy’s monthly newsletter.
- Design, produce, and oversee visual communication materials, including noticeboards, display boards, posters, and institutional graphics.
4. Press & Media Relations
- Conduct daily press and media reviews, focusing 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 strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, and social media influencers.
5. Writing, Analysis & Multilingual Tasks
- Translate, proofread, and verify institutional and media documents between English and Swahili.
- Edit and rewrite news or media stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, and tone.
- Provide professional live interpretation during meetings and events between English and Swahili speakers.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Media and Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Global Affairs, or a related field.
- Experience: Proven professional experience in communications, digital media, journalism, social media management, or content creation (institutional experience is a strong advantage). Established experience dealing with journalists, media outlets, and influencers.
- Language Proficiency: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Swahili (Imperative). A good command of French is highly desirable and considered an advantage.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Strong graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Suite). Multimedia production and video editing skills (CapCut or equivalent). Strong photography/videography skills.
- Personal Profile: Creative, curious, proactive, independent, highly organized, and able to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet all the criteria should submit their application package via email to: sga.dar-es-salam-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Your application package must include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Outlining qualifications, professional experience, and skills.
- Cover Letter / Letter of Motivation: Explaining your suitability for the role.
- Creative Sample: A sample social media post from the Embassy’s existing pages that you would have executed differently, showcasing your creative approach and strategic vision.

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