Content Writer with background in Journalism at Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania

Job Position Content Writer with background in Journalism at Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT)

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT) is a grassroots organization with registration number 00NGO/R/0833. SAT works closely with small scale farmers on organic farming and stakeholders like universities, companies and governmental extension officers. Its holistic approach is built on the four pillars dissemination, research, application and networking. An exciting opportunity with this dynamic and fast-growing organization awaits the right candidate. This is a busy, high-volume but friendly environment that will suit an organized and professional person with passion for organic agriculture, community development, a great eye for detail and plenty of team spirit.

Job Brief

We are looking for a talented Content Writer or Journalist to support our Communications department with high quality stories and texts about our work in Tanzania. You will create and develop media material together with our Communications manager in Swahili and English.

Tasks:

• Write high quality articles in cooperation with our team of experts
• Accompany our facilitators on their trips to our farmers and partners in the field to cover their work
• Develop and write success stories about our farmers
• Advertise SAT Farmer Training Courses, FairCarbon4Us, and other relevant consulting services
• Creation and further development of internal communication materials
• Management of in-country communications in local languages and local media outlets
• Manage and produce articles and texts for our international network of partners
• Proofreading and translation of reading materials

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Requirements:

• Fluent in English and Swahili
• At least 3 years of experience as a journalist or similar
• Very good writing skills
• A degree-level qualification, preferably in Journalism / Marketing / Communications or similar
• High Interest in organic agriculture
• Team player who likes to learn new things
• IT skills (Excel, Word, Teams)
• Highly motivated
• Drivers-license to ride a motorcycle
• Experience in the NGO sector is a plus
• Work in remote areas

Required Documents

• An application letter describing your motivation for the position
• Recommendation letter
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of NIDA Card or NIDA Number
• Photocopy of academic certificates and transcripts

Applications should be addressed to

Human Resource Manager

Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT),

P.O Box 6369,

Morogoro

Applications should be submitted online here

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The deadline for receiving applications is 11^th October, 2021