Communications Coordinator \u2013 Trees for the Future
\nJob details
\nJob title:\u00a0Communications CoordinatorOrganization:\u00a0Trees for the FutureLocation:\u00a0Tanzania Head OfficeWork authorization:\u00a0Applicants must be legally authorised to work in TanzaniaApplication deadline:\u00a0May 31, 2026Application review:\u00a0Applications are reviewed on a rolling basisPay range:\u00a0TZS 3,856,266 \u2013 4,978,505 per monthReporting line:\u00a0Reports directly to the Country Director, with matrix reporting to the Regional Marketing and Communications Manager
\nAbout Trees for the Future
\nAt Trees for the Future, also known as TREES, the organization believes that farmers have the power to transform the world. For over 30 years, TREES has been a global leader in agroforestry training, partnering with farming families to build vibrant economies, sustainable food systems, and thriving ecosystems.
\nThrough its signature\u00a0Forest Garden Approach, a proven nature-based solution, farmers restore their land, plant thousands of trees, and grow diverse crops. This helps break cycles of climate change and generational poverty.
\nBy reclaiming their agency, farmers are creating new possibilities for their families, communities, and the environment. TREES has worked around the world and is currently active in:<\/p>\n
Kenya
\nTanzania
\nUganda<\/p>\n
To date, TREES has planted over\u00a0400 million trees. Joining the organization\u2019s passionate and collaborative team means empowering farmers to lead lasting change for people and the planet.<\/p>\n
Learn more at\u00a0trees.org.
\nTrees for the Future in Tanzania
\nTREES began its mission in Tanzania in 2015, strategically focusing on five key mainland regions:<\/p>\n
Mwanza
\nSimiyu
\nSingida
\nTabora
\nIringa<\/p>\n
Throughout this journey, TREES has collaborated with farmers across\u00a011 District Councils, empowering them with the resources and knowledge needed for sustainable environmental and agricultural practices.
\nThrough these efforts, TREES contributes significantly to:<\/p>\n
Sustainable food security
\nEnvironmental conservation
\nThriving ecosystems
\nHousehold-level poverty reduction
\nSustainable development in farming communities<\/p>\n
By adopting the Forest Garden Approach, farmers are leading the charge for sustainable development and creating brighter futures for their communities.
\nThe role
\nThe\u00a0Communications Coordinator\u00a0is responsible for leading the implementation of the TREES Tanzania Program Communications Strategy.
\nWorking closely with program teams, the Marketing and Communications Team based in Nairobi, and the Central Office, the role will strengthen both internal and external communications while ensuring alignment with:<\/p>\n
Organizational priorities
\nDonor requirements
\nBrand standards<\/p>\n
The Communications Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of TREES Tanzania\u2019s visibility, branding, and public engagement initiatives.
\nThis includes producing high-quality communication materials through:<\/p>\n
Writing
\nDocumentation
\nPhotography
\nVideography
\nArchiving
\nPackaging
\nDissemination of program content
\nDocumentation of best practices
\nSuccess stories
\nLessons learned
\nImpact narratives<\/p>\n
The role will also coordinate media engagement, campaigns, events, and other public-facing initiatives to enhance:<\/p>\n
Organizational visibility
\nStakeholder engagement
\nAdvocacy
\nPublic awareness<\/p>\n
Acting as a key liaison between TREES Tanzania, the media, partners, donors, and the public, the Communications Coordinator will ensure consistent brand representation and position TREES Tanzania as a visible, credible, and trusted organization among key audiences.
\nDimensions of the role
\nThe Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating communication, visibility, advocacy, documentation, and knowledge-sharing efforts across the Tanzania program.
\nKey dimensions of the role include:<\/p>\n
Coordinating project teams in developing clear, evidence-based, audience-appropriate, and impactful key messages and IEC materials for effective dissemination to target audiences.
\nCoordinating advocacy, visibility, and influencing initiatives in alignment with the country strategy, program objectives, donor priorities, and organizational goals.
\nActing as the key country partner with the Regional Marketing and Communications Manager based in Nairobi to support global communications needs, including sharing relevant stories and supporting visual asset development as briefed.
\nEnsuring consistent application of organizational communications standards, branding guidelines, visibility requirements, and donor compliance protocols across all communication products and activities.
\nCoordinating and overseeing communication activities, campaigns, public events, and media engagements for both TREES programs and implementing partners to ensure quality, timeliness, and strategic coherence.
\nConducting regular field visits to document project implementation through high-quality photography, videography, interviews, and storytelling for communications, reporting, and knowledge management purposes.
\nSupporting donor visits, learning events, and presentations by showcasing program achievements, results, and impact through compelling narratives and visual materials.
\nProviding technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity-strengthening support to field teams on communication planning, branding, documentation, and visibility requirements.
\nBuilding and maintaining productive relationships with media stakeholders, journalists, and communication networks to strengthen public engagement and organizational visibility.
\nEnsuring all communication materials are appropriately branded, gender-responsive, safeguarding-compliant, and aligned with ethical communication standards.
\nEnsuring all images, stories, and audiovisual materials used in public communication products meet organizational safeguarding standards, including proper documentation and archiving of informed consent.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities
\n1. Strategic communication planning and monitoring
\nThe Communications Coordinator will coordinate and oversee communication planning, implementation, and monitoring in line with TREES policies, standards, and quality expectations.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of communication plans and activities in compliance with TREES policies, standards, and quality requirements.
\nCollaborating closely with program teams to disseminate IEC materials, best practices, lessons learned, and evidence-based content to targeted audiences.
\nMonitoring, tracking, and analysing communication output indicators on a routine basis to assess progress, identify gaps, and support evidence-based decision-making.
\nSupporting adaptive programming by enabling teams to use lessons learned, data, and evidence to improve implementation approaches and communication effectiveness.
\nContributing to organizational visibility strategies that strengthen stakeholder engagement, donor relations, and public awareness.<\/p>\n
2. Branding and visibility
\nThe role will support strong, consistent, and compliant branding and visibility across TREES Tanzania communication activities.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Providing technical support and guidance to program staff on communication planning, branding, donor visibility, and organizational messaging requirements.
\nEnsuring all communication materials comply with TREES branding guidelines and donor visibility requirements.
\nSupporting regularly updated global digital communication platforms, including websites, social media platforms, and online communication tools, to strengthen visibility and engagement.
\nCoordinating the production and dissemination of branded materials for campaigns, events, donor engagement, and public outreach activities.<\/p>\n
3. Media relations and public engagement
\nThe Communications Coordinator will strengthen TREES Tanzania\u2019s media presence, public engagement, and advocacy visibility.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Developing and preparing media kits, press releases, talking points, and communication packages to support visibility and advocacy initiatives.
\nBuilding and maintaining strong working relationships with journalists, media houses, influencers, and communication stakeholders.
\nCoordinating interviews, media visits, press events, and media coverage related to program activities and organizational achievements.
\nEstablishing and maintaining an up-to-date media engagement database at national, regional, and district levels.
\nSupporting public awareness campaigns and communication initiatives aimed at strengthening community engagement and organizational reputation.<\/p>\n
4. Field engagement, documentation, and content development
\nThe role requires regular field engagement and the production of strong communication materials that highlight program impact.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Producing high-quality communication materials, including:<\/p>\n
Newsletters
\nSuccess stories
\nCase studies
\nSocial media content
\nPress releases
\nReports
\nSpeeches
\nPhotography
\nVideos<\/p>\n
Conducting regular field visits to gather stories, testimonials, visual content, and implementation evidence that demonstrate program impact.
\nCompiling, organizing, and maintaining a comprehensive photo and video bank, including lessons learned and success stories for internal and external use.
\nCoordinating content development processes while ensuring compliance with filming, photography, consent, and documentation requirements.
\nTranslating technical and programmatic information into clear, compelling, and audience-friendly communication products.
\nLeading the compilation and dissemination of regular newsletters, weekly highlights, and communication updates for staff, donors, partners, and stakeholders.<\/p>\n
5. Knowledge management and organizational learning
\nThe Communications Coordinator will support learning, documentation, and knowledge-sharing across teams and departments.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Synthesising project learning, evidence, and results into accessible knowledge products, including learning briefs, case studies, and best practice documentation.
\nPromoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing across teams and departments.
\nEnsuring systematic archiving, accessibility, and management of communication materials in both digital and print formats.
\nSupporting teams in establishing reliable, user-friendly, and up-to-date internal information and knowledge-sharing systems.
\nCoordinating documentation and dissemination of best practices, innovations, and lessons learned to strengthen institutional memory and organizational learning.<\/p>\n
6. Safeguarding, ethical communication, and upholding TREES values
\nThe role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, dignity, inclusion, and ethical communication.
\nKey responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding policies, ethical communication standards, and organizational procedures.
\nVerifying that all participant stories, photographs, and audiovisual materials are supported by properly completed informed consent forms.
\nPromoting respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive communication that protects dignity and reflects diversity across:<\/p>\n
Gender
\nAge
\nDisability
\nReligion
\nOther protected characteristics<\/p>\n
Ensuring communication approaches and content uphold TREES values, organizational integrity, and ethical standards at all times.<\/p>\n
Who you are
\nA passionate advocate for TREES\u2019 mission and values
\nYou are deeply committed to improving livelihoods and restoring landscapes through agroforestry. You place farmers and communities at the center of your work and ensure communication initiatives contribute to meaningful social and environmental impact.
\nA multi-functional communications professional
\nYou bring a diverse set of communication skills, including storytelling, content development, photography, videography, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Your versatility enables you to effectively support a wide range of communication and visibility activities.
\nAn excellent interpersonal communicator
\nYou possess strong verbal and written communication skills and are highly effective at building relationships with colleagues, partners, media stakeholders, and communities. You know how to communicate information clearly and effectively in ways that resonate with diverse audiences.
\nA detail-oriented executor with a systems mindset
\nYou pay close attention to detail and consistently deliver high-quality work. You are skilled at turning strategic ideas into practical actions while improving systems and processes to make them more efficient, user-friendly, and impactful.
\nAn adaptable and proactive problem solver
\nYou identify challenges early, adapt quickly to changing circumstances, and develop practical solutions. You take initiative, work independently when needed, and hold yourself accountable for delivering results.<\/p>\n
Creative and innovative
\nYou think outside the box and have the ability to transform ideas into compelling communication products and experiences. Your creativity helps bring stories, campaigns, and organizational messages to life in engaging and impactful ways.
\nCulturally aware and persuasive
\nYou are comfortable working in diverse cultural environments and can adapt your communication style to different audiences and contexts. You build trust easily and foster strong relationships across communities, partners, and stakeholders.
\nA collaborative team player
\nYou value teamwork and actively contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment. You support colleagues, share knowledge openly, and work collaboratively across departments to achieve common goals.
\nTechnical expertise, skills, and knowledge
\nRequired experience and qualifications
\nApplicants should have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in one of the following fields:<\/p>\n
Communications
\nJournalism
\nPublic Relations
\nMedia Studies
\nDevelopment Communication
\nA related field<\/p>\n
At least five years of progressive professional experience in:<\/p>\n
Communications
\nPublic relations
\nMedia engagement
\nKnowledge management<\/p>\n
Experience preferably gained within the NGO or development sector.
\nDemonstrated experience in:<\/p>\n
Content development
\nStorytelling
\nPhotography
\nVideography
\nDigital communication<\/p>\n
Strong understanding of:<\/p>\n
Branding
\nVisibility
\nDonor compliance
\nCommunication strategies<\/p>\n
Experience managing and operating digital communication tools.
\nProven ability to engage with media houses, journalists, and external stakeholders.
\nStrong writing, editing, and presentation skills in English.
\nKnowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
\nExperience supporting:<\/p>\n
Donor visits
\nCampaigns
\nAdvocacy initiatives
\nPublic engagement initiatives<\/p>\n
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.
\nAbility to travel frequently.
\nAbility to troubleshoot in remote areas.
\nAbility to converse with smallholder farmers.<\/p>\n
Work environment and benefits
\nTREES is an international organization that strives to be the best home for staff who want to make an impact on the farmers it serves.
\nThe organization believes that the diversity of its staff contributes to excellence. TREES values collaboration and teamwork that fosters increased engagement and innovation for professional growth.
\nTREES offers:<\/p>\n
A multicultural and collegial work environment.
\nCompetitive salary.
\nComprehensive medical insurance.
\nWorkers\u2019 compensation.
\nSubstantial paid time off.
\nAnnual leave.
\nSick leave.<\/p>\n
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