Communications Coordinator – Trees for the Future

Job details

Job title: Communications Coordinator
Organization: Trees for the Future
Location: Tanzania Head Office
Work authorization: Applicants must be legally authorised to work in Tanzania
Application deadline: May 31, 2026
Application review: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
Pay range: TZS 3,856,266 – 4,978,505 per month
Reporting line: Reports directly to the Country Director, with matrix reporting to the Regional Marketing and Communications Manager

About Trees for the Future

At 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.

Through its signature Forest 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.

By 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:

• Kenya
• Tanzania
• Uganda

To date, TREES has planted over 400 million trees. Joining the organization’s passionate and collaborative team means empowering farmers to lead lasting change for people and the planet.

Learn more at trees.org.

Trees for the Future in Tanzania

TREES began its mission in Tanzania in 2015, strategically focusing on five key mainland regions:

• Mwanza
• Simiyu
• Singida
• Tabora
• Iringa

Throughout this journey, TREES has collaborated with farmers across 11 District Councils, empowering them with the resources and knowledge needed for sustainable environmental and agricultural practices.

Through these efforts, TREES contributes significantly to:

• Sustainable food security
• Environmental conservation
• Thriving ecosystems
• Household-level poverty reduction
• Sustainable development in farming communities

By adopting the Forest Garden Approach, farmers are leading the charge for sustainable development and creating brighter futures for their communities.

The role

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for leading the implementation of the TREES Tanzania Program Communications Strategy.

Working 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:

• Organizational priorities
• Donor requirements
• Brand standards

The Communications Coordinator will lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of TREES Tanzania’s visibility, branding, and public engagement initiatives.

This includes producing high-quality communication materials through:

• Writing
• Documentation
• Photography
• Videography
• Archiving
• Packaging
• Dissemination of program content
• Documentation of best practices
• Success stories
• Lessons learned
• Impact narratives

The role will also coordinate media engagement, campaigns, events, and other public-facing initiatives to enhance:

• Organizational visibility
• Stakeholder engagement
• Advocacy
• Public awareness

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.

Dimensions of the role

The Communications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating communication, visibility, advocacy, documentation, and knowledge-sharing efforts across the Tanzania program.

Key dimensions of the role include:

• Coordinating project teams in developing clear, evidence-based, audience-appropriate, and impactful key messages and IEC materials for effective dissemination to target audiences.
• Coordinating advocacy, visibility, and influencing initiatives in alignment with the country strategy, program objectives, donor priorities, and organizational goals.
• Acting 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.
• Ensuring consistent application of organizational communications standards, branding guidelines, visibility requirements, and donor compliance protocols across all communication products and activities.
• Coordinating and overseeing communication activities, campaigns, public events, and media engagements for both TREES programs and implementing partners to ensure quality, timeliness, and strategic coherence.
• Conducting regular field visits to document project implementation through high-quality photography, videography, interviews, and storytelling for communications, reporting, and knowledge management purposes.
• Supporting donor visits, learning events, and presentations by showcasing program achievements, results, and impact through compelling narratives and visual materials.
• Providing technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity-strengthening support to field teams on communication planning, branding, documentation, and visibility requirements.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with media stakeholders, journalists, and communication networks to strengthen public engagement and organizational visibility.
• Ensuring all communication materials are appropriately branded, gender-responsive, safeguarding-compliant, and aligned with ethical communication standards.
• Ensuring all images, stories, and audiovisual materials used in public communication products meet organizational safeguarding standards, including proper documentation and archiving of informed consent.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic communication planning and monitoring

The Communications Coordinator will coordinate and oversee communication planning, implementation, and monitoring in line with TREES policies, standards, and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and overseeing the development and implementation of communication plans and activities in compliance with TREES policies, standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborating closely with program teams to disseminate IEC materials, best practices, lessons learned, and evidence-based content to targeted audiences.
• Monitoring, tracking, and analysing communication output indicators on a routine basis to assess progress, identify gaps, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Supporting adaptive programming by enabling teams to use lessons learned, data, and evidence to improve implementation approaches and communication effectiveness.
• Contributing to organizational visibility strategies that strengthen stakeholder engagement, donor relations, and public awareness.

2. Branding and visibility

The role will support strong, consistent, and compliant branding and visibility across TREES Tanzania communication activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical support and guidance to program staff on communication planning, branding, donor visibility, and organizational messaging requirements.
• Ensuring all communication materials comply with TREES branding guidelines and donor visibility requirements.
• Supporting regularly updated global digital communication platforms, including websites, social media platforms, and online communication tools, to strengthen visibility and engagement.
• Coordinating the production and dissemination of branded materials for campaigns, events, donor engagement, and public outreach activities.

3. Media relations and public engagement

The Communications Coordinator will strengthen TREES Tanzania’s media presence, public engagement, and advocacy visibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and preparing media kits, press releases, talking points, and communication packages to support visibility and advocacy initiatives.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with journalists, media houses, influencers, and communication stakeholders.
• Coordinating interviews, media visits, press events, and media coverage related to program activities and organizational achievements.
• Establishing and maintaining an up-to-date media engagement database at national, regional, and district levels.
• Supporting public awareness campaigns and communication initiatives aimed at strengthening community engagement and organizational reputation.

4. Field engagement, documentation, and content development

The role requires regular field engagement and the production of strong communication materials that highlight program impact.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing high-quality communication materials, including:
  • Newsletters
  • Success stories
  • Case studies
  • Social media content
  • Press releases
  • Reports
  • Speeches
  • Photography
  • Videos
• Conducting regular field visits to gather stories, testimonials, visual content, and implementation evidence that demonstrate program impact.
• Compiling, organizing, and maintaining a comprehensive photo and video bank, including lessons learned and success stories for internal and external use.
• Coordinating content development processes while ensuring compliance with filming, photography, consent, and documentation requirements.
• Translating technical and programmatic information into clear, compelling, and audience-friendly communication products.
• Leading the compilation and dissemination of regular newsletters, weekly highlights, and communication updates for staff, donors, partners, and stakeholders.

5. Knowledge management and organizational learning

The Communications Coordinator will support learning, documentation, and knowledge-sharing across teams and departments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Synthesising project learning, evidence, and results into accessible knowledge products, including learning briefs, case studies, and best practice documentation.
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing across teams and departments.
• Ensuring systematic archiving, accessibility, and management of communication materials in both digital and print formats.
• Supporting teams in establishing reliable, user-friendly, and up-to-date internal information and knowledge-sharing systems.
• Coordinating documentation and dissemination of best practices, innovations, and lessons learned to strengthen institutional memory and organizational learning.

6. Safeguarding, ethical communication, and upholding TREES values

The role requires a strong commitment to safeguarding, dignity, inclusion, and ethical communication.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring full compliance with safeguarding policies, ethical communication standards, and organizational procedures.
• Verifying that all participant stories, photographs, and audiovisual materials are supported by properly completed informed consent forms.
• Promoting respectful, inclusive, and culturally sensitive communication that protects dignity and reflects diversity across:
  • Gender
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Religion
  • Other protected characteristics
• Ensuring communication approaches and content uphold TREES values, organizational integrity, and ethical standards at all times.

Who you are

A passionate advocate for TREES’ mission and values

You 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.

A multi-functional communications professional

You 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.

An excellent interpersonal communicator

You 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.

A detail-oriented executor with a systems mindset

You 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.

An adaptable and proactive problem solver

You 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.

Creative and innovative

You 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.

Culturally aware and persuasive

You 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.

A collaborative team player

You 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.

Technical expertise, skills, and knowledge

Required experience and qualifications

Applicants should have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields:
  • Communications
  • Journalism
  • Public Relations
  • Media Studies
  • Development Communication
  • A related field
• At least five years of progressive professional experience in:
  • Communications
  • Public relations
  • Media engagement
  • Knowledge management
• Experience preferably gained within the NGO or development sector.
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Content development
  • Storytelling
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Digital communication
• Strong understanding of:
  • Branding
  • Visibility
  • Donor compliance
  • Communication strategies
• Experience managing and operating digital communication tools.
• Proven ability to engage with media houses, journalists, and external stakeholders.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills in English.
• Knowledge of Kiswahili is an added advantage.
• Experience supporting:
  • Donor visits
  • Campaigns
  • Advocacy initiatives
  • Public engagement initiatives
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to travel frequently.
• Ability to troubleshoot in remote areas.
• Ability to converse with smallholder farmers.

Work environment and benefits

TREES is an international organization that strives to be the best home for staff who want to make an impact on the farmers it serves.

The 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.

TREES offers:

• A multicultural and collegial work environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Workers’ compensation.
• Substantial paid time off.
• Annual leave.
• Sick leave.