Communications & Marketing Advisor – Canadians Eligibl

Location: Mtwara, Tanzania

Start Date: March 2024

Placement Length: 12 Months

Language Requirements: English Level 5-Fluent

Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada Only

The Volunteer’s Role

The goal of the Communications and Marketing Advisor position is to capture the numerous success stories that have been achieved through the SHARE project.

Your role will involve utilizing your creative writing skills to conduct informal interviews with project partners and beneficiaries to create various written articles. These articles will be shared with potential donors and local media outlets. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing a marketing strategy that will contribute to the sustainability of the project. This will involve researching and utilizing local media outlets such as radio, newspapers, and social media platforms to reach a wider audience and communicate the work of the SHARE project. Collaborating with other international and national volunteers will provide opportunities to contribute to workshop content and participate in site visits. The Iringa project partners will offer strong support and collaboration, as they are eager to work with you and utilize your knowledge and input to enhance the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the local area.

 

As a volunteer, you will:

• Evaluate current external communications strategies.
• Create a communications and marketing plan based on identified gaps.
• Conduct informal interviews and/or focus groups with project partners, international and national volunteers, and local SMEs.
• Identify opportunities for local media content, such as radio, newspaper, and advertisements, and develop supporting marketing content.
• Collaborate with international and national volunteers to deliver learning workshops to TCCIA, TWCC, and SIDO.
• Provide extensive support for social media posts, including creating and curating a wide range of engaging content across various platforms.

 

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field

 

Essential Background:

• 2 – 3 years of experience in a communications or marketing role
• 2 – 3 years of experience creating promotional content in various formats such as writing, visuals, audio, etc.
• Proficient in facilitation and training with a track record in designing and conducting workshops

 

What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience!

 

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada.

 

Project – Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE)

Cuso International will deliver the Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) project, with a contribution from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) over seven years (2020-2027). SHARE aims to improve the economic and/or social well-being of the poorest, most marginalized and vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, in developing countries, with a view to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to increasing engagement of Canadians in international development and key global issues, this project will aim to increase the performance of country partners to deliver more inclusive, innovative and environmentally sustainable development initiatives that advance gender equality, in support of the action areas of Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy.

 

Partner – Small Industries Development Organisation Mtwara

SIDO is a parastatal organization that was established by the Act of Parliament No. 28/1973 to plan, coordinate, promote & offer every form of services to SMEs

Benefits

Terms and Conditions

Cuso International terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle while being effective in your placement. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (ex. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

 

Support Package

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication, and health insurance
• Pre-departure training, in-country orientation, and reintegration debriefing, including travel and accommodation (more details below)
• On the ground support through our Cuso International country program office
• Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

 

Other Requirements:

• Please note that if you are shortlisted for the placement, you will be required to:
• Provide two Professional References and one Personal Reference
• Complete an oral assessment during your preliminary telephone interview in the language required for your placement
• Obtain a Police Check at our request
• Complete a full medical exam and be medically cleared by the Cuso International Medical Advisor prior to your departure
• Due to the COVID-19 situation, be double vaccinated in accordance with the World Health Organization-approved vaccines
• We seek individuals who share our values and are dedicated to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities

 

Fundraising

We ask each volunteer, regardless of placement length, to raise $2,000. All volunteers receive support from Cuso International to help achieve the goal through fundraising. If the volunteer chooses not to fundraise or is unable to achieve the fundraising goal, he/she can make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support our work.