Vacancy title:
Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Advertising & Marketing, Business Operations, Media, Communications & Writing, Advertising & Public Relations, Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists
Jobs at:
Africa Initiative Development Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer (CCPAO) is the organization's chief storyteller and reputation manager. This executive shapes public perception, leads advocacy and public affairs, and ensures consistent, compelling messaging across all channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the organization's communications, brand, and public affairs strategy.
- Serve as primary spokesperson and manage media relations.
- Oversee crisis communications and reputation management.
- Lead advocacy and public policy engagement efforts.
- Direct digital communications, content, social media, and multimedia production.
- Ensure brand consistency and messaging alignment across all programs and offices.
- Build relationships with journalists, influencers, policymakers, and opinion leaders.
- Measure and report on communications impact and reach.
- Lead and mentor the communications team.
- Advise leadership on public positioning and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
- 10–15+ years in communications/public affairs, with 5+ years in leadership.
- Proven media relations and crisis communication experience.
- Strong understanding of digital, social, and multimedia strategy.
- Experience in advocacy, public policy, or nonprofit communications preferred.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
Competencies
Strategic communication · Media relations · Crisis management · Brand stewardship · Advocacy · Leadership
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (hr@aidf.or.tz) .
Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following information and documents:
- Subject Format: POSITION TITLE : FULL NAME
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- Full Name, Phone Number, mail Address, Current Region, and District or Municipality.
- Position Applied For.
- Current Occupation or Education Status.
- CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience.
- Social Media Usernames.
- A Brief Statement of Motivation explaining why you want to join AIDF and what you intend to contribute.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17 OCTOBER 2026
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