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.

Reports to: Chief
Operations Manager

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Job description:

• 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

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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.

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