Communications Advisor

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Start Date: November 2026 Placement Length: 5 months Language Requirements: English Level 4-Advanced Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only The Volunteer’s Role Cuso International is seeking a creative and purpose-driven Communications Advisor to bring powerful stories of women’s economic empowerment, skills development, and entrepreneurship to life in Tanzania. Working alongside key local partners, the Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) and the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA), you will document and highlight the real-world impact of Special Project Fund (SPF) initiatives supporting women in and around the Geita mining communities. Through ethical storytelling, photography, and multi-channel content creation, you will amplify participant voices, showcase partner achievements, and raise visibility around how inclusive economic opportunities are being built within the mining sector. As a volunteer, your duties will include: Impact Storytelling & Content Development: Research, write, and produce engaging human-interest stories, case studies, feature articles, and newsletters. Capture high-quality photography, short videos, and beneficiary testimonials that highlight participant journeys from training to certification and business growth. Strategic Communications & Visibility: Collaborate with Cuso, TWCC, and VETA to design and implement a comprehensive visibility plan covering major project milestones, launch events, training activities, and market linkage opportunities. Digital & Social Media Management: Create, curate, and publish dynamic digital content across partner websites and social media platforms to showcase SPF activities and project results to wider audiences. Institutional Capacity Building: Support and train TWCC and VETA staff in foundational communication skills, including basic photography, beneficiary interviewing, ethical documentation, and social media management. Field Documentation & Collaboration: Partner with program and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) teams to identify key project outcomes, field results, and emerging success stories. Ethical Communication: Ensure all content adheres to Cuso International’s branding guidelines and strict ethical standards, including securing informed consent before publishing personal stories or media. Essential Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Essential Background: Background in developing and executing communication strategies, with a portfolio of print and digital content. Strong proficiency in writing, editing, photography, video production, and social media platforms. Ability to deliver practical communications training, strong organizational skills to manage deadlines, high ethical judgment, and the flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse partners. What’s in it for YOU? A life-changing experience! About Us Cuso International (Cuso) is an international cooperation and development organization based in Canada that works to create social and economic opportunities for equity-deserving groups. Building on over sixty years of impactful work, we address global challenges by tackling the root causes of inequality. Working alongside our partners, we are focused on efforts to improve economic resilience, advance equity and inclusion for all, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Guided by our values of courage, inclusion, sustainability and accountability, Cuso combines innovative strategies and enduring partnerships to create lasting, meaningful change in communities across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada. Project: Sharing Canadian Expertise for Inclusive Development and Gender Equality (SHARE) Partner: Tanzania Women Chamber of Commerce (TWCC) Volunteer Support and Requirements Support Package Cuso International provides a comprehensive support package to ensure volunteers maintain a modest and healthy lifestyle aligned with local standards. This includes: Monthly living allowance Accommodation Health insurance (including required vaccinations and antimalarial medication) Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs Pre-placement, in-country and reintegration training (along with access to self-directed materials and online resources) Ongoing local support Access to the Employee Assistance Program during and after placement Selection and Screening If you are shortlisted, you will need to: Confirm passport or permanent resident details for travel Provide two professional references and one personal reference Complete a language assessment during the initial phone interview Pass a police check and medical clearance before departure Comply with anti-terrorism checks Agree to uphold the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policy and Code of Conduct Residency and Citizenship: Candidates are responsible for confirming how volunteering internationally may affect their citizenship or residency status. Canadian Permanent Residents should verify requirements with Immigration Canada before travel. Inclusion and Accessibility: Cuso International welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and equity-deserving groups. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and placement. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us for support. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply to volunteer today!