Consultant, Communication Officer at The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg)

The World Vegetable Center

Jobs in Tanzania 2025: New Job Vacancies at The
World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) 2025

💥UNASUBIRI NINI? FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM. CLICK HERE!💥

The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) Tanzania Jobs 2025

Consultant, Communication Officer at WorldVeg Tanzania June 2025

About the World Vegetable Center
The
World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a nonprofit, autonomous
international agricultural research center with headquarters in Taiwan
and regional offices around the globe. WorldVeg conducts research and
development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in
the developing world through increased production and consumption of
nutritious and health-promoting vegetables. For more information about
World Vegetable Center, please visit our website: worldveg.org.

Consultancy Summary
Title: Consultant, Communication Officer
Consultancy Type: Individual
Division: ESA, Africa Regional Office
Duration: Months from 01 July 2025 until 31 December 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Project Lead

Background
The
World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg), through funding from the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and in partnership with the Global Crop
Diversity Trust, is implementing a high-priority initiative to
safeguard, regenerate, and promote the use of African vegetable genetic
resources. This initiative is part of a broader global effort to protect
plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA), the
biological foundation of food security, climate resilience, and
sustainable agriculture.

WorldVeg’s genebank in Arusha, Tanzania,
serves as one of the world’s key repositories for African indigenous
vegetables. These crops are crucial for addressing food insecurity,
malnutrition, and income generation among smallholder farmers across
Sub-Saharan Africa. The genebank operations include regenerating and
multiplying seed of endangered varieties, conducting viability testing,
updating digital databases (e.g., GRIN-Global, Genesys), and
distributing seed kits to support community resilience and biodiversity.

Given
the strategic importance of this work, effective communication is
vital. It is not enough to conserve seeds in storage. The stories behind
the seeds must be told, particularly their role in restoring
climate-resilient agriculture, supporting women and youth livelihoods,
and protecting indigenous knowledge. Engaging national partners,
regional stakeholders, and global donors requires clear, creative, and
credible content that brings these scientific and community-driven
efforts to life.

This calls for an experienced communication
professional who can distill complex technical operations into
compelling visual and narrative products. From documenting seed
regeneration plots to profiling farmer beneficiaries and capturing
institutional milestones, the selected consultant will play a central
role in amplifying WorldVeg’s impact through multimedia storytelling,
public outreach, and strategic visibility efforts tailored to diverse
audiences.

Objectives of the Assignment

• Lead
  the end-to-end development of multimedia content, including scripting,
  filming, editing, and post-production, to document and communicate key
  genebank operations, project milestones, and impact stories. This
  includes producing video documentaries, photo essays, infographics,
  blogs, and human interest features that highlight the work of
  researchers, policy actors, and community beneficiaries engaged in the
  conservation and use of African vegetable genetic resources and
  biodiversity.
• Draft and prepare communication materials,
  including donor reports, brochures, newsletters, factsheets, and web
  content, to support FAO reporting requirements, stakeholder engagement,
  and public visibility of the genebank project.
• Edit and compile content for use in print, web, and social media platforms.
• Provide
  comprehensive media coverage of WorldVeg’s participation in relevant
  national, regional, and international fora. This includes capturing and
  producing real-time event content such as photos, videos, and social
  media posts; conducting interviews with WorldVeg representatives and
  stakeholders; and developing post-event summaries, highlight reels, or
  blog features that showcase WorldVeg’s role, key messages, and
  contributions in alignment with the genebank’s strategic goals.
• Strengthen
  communication capacity through knowledge transfer to WorldVeg staff
  and, where needed, implementing partners. This includes basic training
  in content creation, visual storytelling, and effective communication
  practices to enhance local ownership and sustainability of outreach
  efforts.
• Manage relationships with local media and contribute to public relations and press engagement strategies.
• Provide digital media analytics and recommendations for improving reach.

Deliverables 

• Produce
  at least 10 short-form videos (7-10 minutes) capturing key project
  outcomes, human-interest stories, or stakeholder voices, alongside 2
  longer feature documentaries (10-15 minutes) profiling significant
  biodiversity hotspots or regional impact.
• Develop and submit a
  Monthly Highlights Package, including 1-2 short clips (1-2 minutes),
  curated high-resolution photo stories (20+ over the contract period)
  with metadata and captions, and social media assets spotlighting
  milestones and field activities.
• Author at least 5 feature
  articles or blog posts for publication on WorldVeg and partner platforms
  to enhance visibility and outreach.
• Provide donor-compliant
  visuals, including curated raw footage, stills, and edited materials
  aligned with FAO and WorldVeg reporting requirements for interim and
  final reports.
• Maintain a communications archive—a structured
  repository of all multimedia assets (raw and edited formats), usage
  summaries, and consent documentation.
• Submit monthly communication briefs to the Project Lead and a final communication summary report upon contract completion.

Required Qualifications and Competencies (Technical and Behavioral) 

• Degree in Journalism, Communication, or Film Production or at least ten years of demonstrable working experience.
• Proven
  experience in content development, conceptualization, camera work,
  directing, editing, and post-production across various formats in East
  Africa.
• Experience working with international NGOs, donor-funded programs, or media agencies.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Kiswahili, and working proficiency in regional languages.
• Experience in working with global and multicultural teams, tailoring messages for different audiences.
• Ability to work independently in diverse environments and under tight deadlines.

The Reward
This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position with competitive pay and benefits.
“The candidate we hire will embody WorldVeg’s Five Core Values: 

• Dedication
  to Innovation and Knowledge Sharing: Supports the conduct of
  world-class science, respects ethical standards, and is committed to
  sharing results in a transparent manner.
• Commitment to Impact: Aspires to achieve positive, tangible, and lasting impact contributing to Sustainable Development Goals.
• Commitment to Partnerships: Believes in the value of partnerships to advance research for development.
• Respect for People: Respects the diversity of gender, culture, ethnic origin, religion, age, beliefs, and views.
• Respect for the Environment: Strives to minimize its environmental impact and to introduce greener technology and practices.”

How to Apply
Applicants
should submit a letter of application explaining their suitability for
and interest in the position along with a curriculum vitae, recent
passport-size photograph, names, and addresses (including
telephone/fax/e-mail) of three referees, and date of availability to info-esa@worldveg.org or the job bank site before 24th June, 2025. Please mention the position title in the subject line.