Communication Volunteer at LSF-Legal Services Facility | March 2024

Introduction

The Legal Services Facility (LSF) a registered non-government Organization (NGO) with Registration No. 00NGO/R2/00011. It is a basket fund created to channel funding on equal opportunity basis to organizations which are providing legal aid and paralegal services in Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar.  These services assist individuals to claim their rights, redress grievances and protect their fundamental human rights.

The LSF’s overall goal is to increase access to justice through a legal empowerment approach, in particular for women and girls. Through implementing partners, a paralegal cadre of around 4000 is supported, organized in 184 small districts based grassroot organizations.

Post      :  Communication Volunteer

Location: Dar es Salaam 

Position Summary

LSF is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team as a Communications Volunteer. This role will play a crucial part in supporting our communications strategy and amplifying our mission to advance access to justice and legal rights in Tanzania. The Communications Volunteer will work closely with our communications team to effectively achieve our communications goals.

  Key Responsibilities

• Content Generation and Publications:
• Create compelling content for various platforms, including website articles, social media updates, newsletters, and reports.
• Conduct research, write, and edit content to align with organizational communication objectives.
• Develop assorted materials for publication, such as fact sheets, success stories, and reports.
• Social Media Assistance:
• Manage specific social media accounts, including content creation, scheduling posts, and engaging with the audience.
• Create content calendars and monitor social media trends to provide insights for strategy enhancement.
• Media Engagement:
• Build and maintain relations with media outlets, bloggers, and influencers to amplify LSF’s message and secure media coverage.
• Graphic Design and Multimedia:
• Utilize design skills to create graphics, infographics, videos, or other multimedia content to enhance communication efforts.
• Report Review:
• Support in reviewing grantees’ reports and assist in creating reports and dissemination to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage and Monitor Haki Yangu App:
• Collaborate with the agency to increase app downloads and paralegal uptake.
• Provide reports and suggest experience interventions to enhance app usage.
• Preparation of Media Kits:
• Assist in preparing press releases, speeches, feature articles, and other materials to enhance internal and external communication.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor media coverage, social media analytics, and other communication-related metrics.
• Provide regular reports and insights to improve communication strategies.

  Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Proven experience in content creation, social media management, and media engagement.
• Proficiency in graphic design tools and multimedia content creation.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of communication and media monitoring tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Legal or NGO sector is a plus.
• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you are Tanzanian and qualified for the post above, please apply through https://lsftz.org/jobs/ . The applications deadline is Friday,22 March,2024.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.