Organization Mission

Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

Context

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations system. The WHO Tanzania Country Office works closely with the Ministry of Health and partners to strengthen health systems, improve health outcomes, and respond to public health emergencies.

To support its mandate, WHO Tanzania is seeking a qualified and motivated Communications Assistant (UNV) to enhance visibility, strengthen media relations, manage digital platforms, and document impact stories that highlight WHO’s contributions to improving health in Tanzania.

The WHO Country Office is committed to delivering on its mandate by promoting health, keeping the world safe, and serving the vulnerable. Communication is central to achieving these goals, through effective messaging, media relations, strategic stakeholder engagement, and public awareness campaigns.

The Communications Assistant will work to ensure the successful implementation of the WHO Country Office’s communications strategy in support of its programmes and priorities, increasing awareness and visibility of WHO’s work among national and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer in coordination with relevant technical officers, the Communications Assistant role will include:
Strategic Communication & Media Relations:
• Support the Implementation and monitor the WHO Tanzania communication strategy and plans.
• Maintain strong relations with media partners, draft press releases, speeches, briefing notes, and feature articles.
• Support the organization press conferences, interviews, and media briefings.Content Development & Multimedia Production
• Draft and design engaging materials including social media content, human-interest stories, infographics, brochures, and newsletters.
• Plan, shoot, and edit short videos to document WHO’s work and success stories.
• Manage multimedia archives and ensure branding compliance.Digital & Social Media Management
• Manage WHO Tanzania’s social media platforms and website, ensuring timely updates and engaging storytelling.
• Monitor analytics and audience engagement to optimize digital outreach.

Campaigns, Events & Visibility
• Support communication and visibility for WHO-led campaigns (e.g., World Health Days, immunization drives, emergency response).
• Coordinate advocacy events and ensure communication assets are produced and disseminated.
• Produce high-quality visibility materials in line with WHO guidelines.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Internal Communication
• Track communication activities and report on impact and achievements.
• Provide regular updates to WHO Tanzania leadership.
• Support internal communications including staff newsletters and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience

3 years of work experience relevant to the position (overseeing and delivering communications services and products, including a minimum of two years in communications strategy development).

Working experience with the UN system in particular with WHO, or other relevant international organizations or programmes is an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Creativity
• Judgement and decision-making
• Planning and organising
• Professionalism
• Self-management

Living Conditions

Tanzania is a stable and peaceful lower-middle-income country. Dar es Salaam is Tanzania”s commercial capital and contains high concentrations of trade and other services and manufacturing compared to other parts of Tanzania, which has about 80 percent of its population in rural areas.