Communication specialist

Job Summary: Do you weigh your words carefully? Do you know how to convey a message clearly, bring stories to life in words, images or sound and hit the right tone? Then you are the colleague we are looking for, at Rijk Zwaan Tanzania.

• You provide news on our intranet and private RZ (social) media channels like narrow casting.
  
• You write articles and translate international articles for our internal magazine and intranet page.
  
• You assist with writing speeches and presentations where needed.
  
• You help develop video stories.
  
• You develop, coordinate and are active in the implementation of communication plans within projects as advisor or facilitator.
  
• You advise on communication issues within our local organization.
  
• You support in the communicational aspect of promotional events such as Sabasaba, Nanenane and the national and international field days.
  
• You attend to government and non-government delegates within the company when needed, in close collaboration with the Administration and respective department.
  
• You will attend certain governments meetings and events as part of building relationships.
  
• You will be part of the International Communication Group, and you will be the point of contact and sparring partner for the Communications and Publication Affairs department in the Netherlands.
  
• You support directors and managers in managing effective communication on change management.
  
• Close collaboration with our IMS department on communication tools.
  

Requirements

• A completed university education in the field of Communication Science, Journalism or Behavioral Science.
  
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience
  
• Experience with developing (online) content, also in English.
  
• Affinity with new media, design and working with content management systems (CMS systems) and the Agricultural sector will be an added advantage
  
• Skills related to behavioral change/change management.
  

• Good command of the Swahili and English language, both spoken and written.
  

• Experience working in an international setting
  
• Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
  

• High ethical standards
  
• Capable of handling sensitive and confidential information
  
• Reliable, honest, and trustworthy
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• Excellent time management skills
  

How to Apply:

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application letter with a detailed CV attached with relevant academic certificates on or before 14th January 2025 with the subject “Communication Specialist” to ajira@rijkzwaan.com or submit your application via the following address.