Consultant – Communication Advocacy and Partnership
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contract
Location of Position: Tanzania
Company Description
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is on a mission to create a world where no mother, child or family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us on our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Description
Title: Consultant – Communication Advocacy and Partnership

Organization: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

Project: USAID Afya Yangu Northern Project

Location: Dar es Salaam

Reports to: Country Director

Background

The USAID Afya Yangu Northern Project focuses on improving health outcomes, strengthening HIV and health service delivery, and fostering community engagement in Northern Tanzania. EGPAF, a global leader in pediatric HIV prevention and care, seeks a consultant to provide strategic communications, advocacy, and partnership support to enhance the visibility, stakeholder engagement, and impact of project interventions.

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

The Consultant will design and implement communication, advocacy, and partnership strategies to amplify project achievements, support evidence-based decision-making, and foster stakeholder engagement. The consultant will produce high-quality content, manage media and digital platforms, and provide donor-compliant documentation.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Communications
Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan aligned with project goals.
Produce multimedia content, including short-form videos (7–10 minutes), 1–2 feature documentaries (10–15 minutes), curated high-resolution photos, and social media assets.
Draft press releases, human-interest stories, newsletters, and other materials to highlight project milestones and successes.
Maintain a structured communications archive, including raw and edited multimedia, metadata, usage summaries, and consent documentation.
Advocacy
Support advocacy efforts targeting government, donors, and other stakeholders to influence policy and program decisions.
Prepare advocacy briefs, talking points, and presentations for project leadership.
Identify opportunities to showcase project achievements at regional and national platforms.
Partnerships
Map and engage relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, donors, and private sector partners.
Facilitate strategic partnerships to support project objectives and sustainability.
Coordinate and support stakeholder engagement events, workshops, and meetings.
Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation
Provide donor-compliant visuals, including curated raw footage, stills, and edited materials for inclusion in interim and final reports.
Submit monthly highlights packages (1–2 short clips, curated photos with metadata, and social media assets) to the Project Lead.
Author at least 5 feature articles or blog posts for publication to enhance visibility.
Prepare monthly communication briefs and a final communications summary report upon contract completion.
Deliverables

Minimum 10 short-form videos (7–10 minutes) capturing key project outcomes, human-interest stories, or stakeholder voices.
1–2 longer feature documentaries (10–15 minutes) highlighting significant regional impact.
Monthly Highlights Package including short clips (1–2 minutes), 20+ curated high-resolution photos with captions and metadata, and social media assets.
At least 5 feature articles or blog posts published on project and partner platforms.
Donor-compliant multimedia for interim and final reporting.
Structured communications archive with all multimedia assets, usage logs, and consent documentation.
Monthly communication briefs and a final communications summary report.

Qualifications
To be successful, you will have

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Social Sciences, International Development, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, ideally in health or development projects.
Proven experience producing high-quality multimedia content (video, photo, and written) for donor-funded projects.
Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded programs is an advantage.
Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills; ability to create compelling content for multiple platforms.
Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in partnership development and stakeholder engagement.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media, digital content management, and multimedia production tools.
Bonus if have

Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Results-oriented and organized