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Communications Officer At Bulyanhulu Gold Mine

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine·Tanzania, tanzania·Full Time·Internship
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Position Description Job Title: Corporate Communication Officer Department: HR General – Administration Reports To: Country Manager Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Corporate Communication Officer to join and grow our team. The purpose is to manage corporate branding and media messaging, ensuring consistency with Barrick’s global standards and safeguarding the company’s corporate identity and brand standards across all communication channels. Also to effectively implement and adapt Barrick’s internal communication strategy at the country level, ensuring alignment with the Group Internal Communications strategy. Foster a positive organizational culture, promote employee engagement, and ensure clear and consistent communication across Barrick Tanzania operations, in alignment with Barrick’s DNA and business objectives. Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by: Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy Taking Responsibility and being Accountable Committing to Zero Harm Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce. Responsibilities: Embody, promote and embed the Barrick DNA across all communications. Effectively execute Barrick’s Internal Communications Strategy. Own, manage and utilize the In-Reach Program in Tanzania to deliver timely and consistent information to the workforce through various approved communications channels. Drive the DNA awareness strategy and plan across all levels of the organization in Tanzania, through the In-Reach program. Support and implement AME and Global initiatives ensuring effective and consistent dissemination of key corporate messages, standards, and guidelines. Collaborate with Country Leadership and Corporate Communications to develop and execute a corporate country communication strategy, plan and engagement content. In collaboration with Corporate Communications manage the branding of all industry events, exhibitions, forums and media briefings ensuring alignment with Barrick’s corporate identity and branding standards. Preparing and delivering written communications, reports and social media updates, to employees and other stakeholders as directed by the Manager. Oversee digital communication platforms, ensuring they support both internal and external communications goals Create content for internal communication platforms, social media, and external platforms as required, in alignment with Barrick’s overall corporate communication strategy. Collaborate with operational HR and CSR teams to implement internal initiatives, campaigns, and engagement activities. Ensure Barrick’s key messages and achievements are effectively communicated to all staff through various channels. Maintain Barrick’s corporate identity, brand, and image across all communication efforts (internal and external). Capture and share compelling stories and other internal communications initiatives to support AME and Global strategies, such as Journey to Zero Ensure compliance with Barrick policies and reporting requirements Provide internal communications support to other AME operations as needed, ensuring alignment with Barrick’s global strategies and brand protection efforts. Provide support with exhibitions, conferences, and other public-facing events, ensuring consistent branding and communication efforts. Assist with the development and implementation of advertising campaigns to promote Barrick’s image, achievements, and community involvement. Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Proven experience in corporate communications, public relations, media relations, or related roles, with a track record of success in developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to different audiences and communication channels. Strong storytelling ability, with the creativity and imagination to translate complex concepts and information into engaging narratives and content. Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms, including social media, content management systems, email marketing software, and analytics tools. Knowledge of media relations practices, including pitching, press release writing, and media monitoring, with a network of media contacts and relationships. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, and develop effective communication strategies and solutions. Collaboration and teamwork abilities, with experience working cross-functionally and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally. Attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing priorities, crises, and opportunities, with a calm and professional demeanor under pressure Experience and Skills Requirements: A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Corporate Communications or Journalism. Knowledge and experience of Graphic Design programs and Digital Media Management. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skill What We Can Offer You: A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits The ability to make a difference and lasting impact Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

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Develop and maintain a practical content and editorial calendar and establish clear workflows for content development, review, approval and publication. Advise the Alliance and IUCN focal point on communications opportunities, risks, messaging and visibility around major announcements, partnerships, campaigns and milestones. Identify opportunities to strengthen the Alliance's positioning and visibility at regional, African and global levels. 2. Lead content development, storytelling and social-media engagement Develop, edit and coordinate high-quality blogs, stories, news items, social-media content, member and community spotlights, announcements and other public-facing communications. Create regular content for the Alliance's social-media platforms, including LinkedIn and other agreed channels, and manage content scheduling, publishing and community engagement. Develop community-centred storytelling that allows LMMA communities and leaders to present their own experiences, priorities, achievements and solutions. Apply informed consent, safeguarding, attribution and data-protection principles when collecting and publishing stories, photographs, quotations and personal information. Monitor social-media performance and provide practical recommendations to strengthen reach, engagement and audience growth. 3. Lead communications for key WIO LMMA Alliance events and activities Prepare and coordinate the communications materials required for major WIO LMMA Alliance events, meetings, campaigns and other key activities taking place during the consultancy period. Develop event-specific communication plans and materials, including announcements, invitations, social-media content, visual materials, speaker and participant communications, event coverage, stories and post-event communications, as relevant. Coordinate with the Alliance Steering Committee, IUCN, ReSea and relevant partners to ensure timely and consistent communications before, during and after major events. Identify opportunities to maximise the visibility of the Alliance and its community leaders through regional and international events and platforms. 4. Strengthen the Alliance's visual identity and communication materials Review and, where appropriate, refine the existing Alliance visual identity while maintaining its community-led character and alignment with applicable IUCN requirements. Develop practical visual guidance and editable templates for social-media posts, presentations, reports, factsheets, announcements, events and other priority communication products. Design infographics, campaign assets, event materials and other visual products identified in the communications plan. Ensure consistency and quality across the Alliance's communication materials and public-facing products. 5. Design, develop and establish the WIO LMMA Alliance website Define the website structure, sitemap, navigation, priority user journeys and content requirements in consultation with IUCN and the WIO LMMA Alliance. Develop, edit and organise the content required for the website, including Alliance information, stories, member and community profiles, resources, publications, news and other relevant content. Design and develop a functional, accessible and mobile-responsive website using an appropriate content management system. Migrate and organise agreed existing content and ensure that the website is coherent with the Alliance's communications strategy and visual identity. Establish the necessary website administration, including hosting, domain, user access, security, analytics, maintenance and other relevant administrative arrangements, and ensure that these are clearly documented and transferred to the Alliance/IUCN. Provide administrator training, documentation, credentials and full handover of editable/source files and technical materials. 6. Coordinate the communications team, provide strategic support and ensure sustainability The Communications Lead will act as the main communications focal point and will coordinate closely with the Regional Coastal and Ocean Governance Manager, the WIO LMMA Alliance Steering Committee, the IUCN Communications Team, the ReSea Project Communications Team and relevant IUCN colleagues. Coordinate the work of the Graphic Designer and Website Developer, ensure consistency across outputs, manage the communications workplan and provide quality assurance. Provide day-to-day strategic communications support to the Alliance and advise on messaging, opportunities and visibility. Establish practical systems for content planning, approval, publication, archiving, partner contributions and handover so that the Alliance can maintain its communications beyond the consultancy. Track basic website and social-media performance and provide concise recommendations to improve visibility, reach and engagement. Develop a practical communications handover package, including the updated communications plan, content calendar, channel guidance, templates, analytics summary, recommendations and editable/source files. Ensure that the systems, platforms and products developed are realistic and practical for the Alliance to maintain after the consultancy. Duration of the Assignment The assignment is expected to be completed over approximately three months, starting on 21 September 2026 and ending on 30 November 2026, including time for coordination, stakeholder feedback, testing and finalization of deliverables. Deliverables - Activities - Deadline Deliverable 1_Deadline: 21 September 2026 Deliverable 1: Inception, Communications Strategy and Immediate Content Activation, including a rapid communications audit, audience and stakeholder mapping, Alliance positioning and key messages, communications objectives, priority channels, storytelling approach, editorial workflow, practical implementation plan and immediate launch of content production. Activity 1A: Review existing WIO LMMA Alliance communications materials, visual assets, website/social channels, existing photographs and video footage, relevant project documents and current communication needs. Activity 1B: Map priority audiences, including LMMA communities and leaders, partners, governments, donors/funders, researchers, media and other strategic audiences, and identify priority visibility opportunities. Activity 1C: Develop and validate the communications and visibility strategy, positioning, key messages, content approach, editorial workflow, responsibilities and initial implementation calendar with IUCN and the WIO LMMA Alliance. Activity 1D: Begin immediate content production and publication, including initial social-media posts, stories, blogs and other priority communications based on existing Alliance materials, activities and available content. Activity 1E: Identify and initiate interviews with WIO LMMA Alliance Steering Committee members and begin developing community-led stories and other content for publication during the consultancy period. Deliverable 2 - Deadline: 30 September 2026 Deliverable 2: Alliance Visibility and Communications Toolkit and COP 12 Communications Package, including the refined visual identity, complete set of practical editable templates and the communications package required for Nairobi COP 12 in early October. Activity 2A: Review and refine the Alliance visual identity, including practical guidance on visual consistency and use while maintaining its community-led character and alignment with applicable IUCN requirements. Activity 2B: Develop and deliver the core editable communication templates required by the Alliance, including PowerPoint presentations, reports, factsheets, one-pagers, social-media formats, event announcements, invitations, banners and other priority materials. Activity 2C: Prepare a launch-ready communications package for the Alliance’s participation at Nairobi COP 12 in early October, including key messages, event visuals, social-media content, stories, announcements and other materials required before and during the event. Activity 2D: Produce and publish an initial package of blogs, stories, social-media content, Steering Committee interviews and visual/video content, using existing Alliance materials, photographs and video footage. Deliverable 3 - Deadline:31 October 2026 Deliverable 3: Ongoing Alliance Visibility, Storytelling and Digital Engagement Package, establishing and maintaining a strong communications rhythm and increasing the visibility of the Alliance and its community leadership. Activity 3A: Produce and publish regular content for the Alliance’s social-media platforms, including LinkedIn and other agreed channels, with content scheduling, publishing, community engagement and basic performance monitoring. Activity 3B: Produce at least one substantive blog or story per week during the consultancy period, covering Alliance developments, LMMAs, community leadership, achievements, lessons and relevant regional issues. Activity 3C: Conduct interviews with WIO LMMA Alliance Steering Committee members and other relevant community leaders and partners, and transform these into written, visual and/or video stories. Activity 3D: Use existing photographs and video footage to produce engaging stories, short-form videos and other digital content that showcase LMMAs, community leadership, achievements, lessons and the Alliance’s work. Activity 3E: Transform selected Alliance and project documents into clear, attractive and audience-appropriate communication products for donors, funders and strategic partners, including briefs, one-pagers, impact stories, presentations and other fundraising and visibility materials. Activity 3F: Maintain an active communications workflow and editorial calendar, ensuring content continues to be produced and published alongside the implementation of the communications strategy. Deliverable 4: Deadline_20 November 2026 Deliverable 4: Major Event Communications Packages for IMCC 8 and the WIO LMMA Retreat, ensuring strong visibility and storytelling before, during and after the Alliance’s key November engagements. Activity 4A: Develop and implement the communications package for IMCC 8 in November, including pre-event announcements, key messages, visual content, social-media content, stories, event coverage and post-event communications. Activity 4B: Develop and implement the communications package for the WIO LMMA Retreat during the week of 23 November, including participant and event communications, visual content, social-media content, stories, photographs/video content and post-event communications. Activity 4C: Coordinate with the Alliance Steering Committee, IUCN Communications Team, ReSea Project Communications Team and relevant partners to ensure timely, consistent and amplified visibility around the events. Deliverable 5: Deadline-30 November 2026 Deliverable 5: WIO LMMA Alliance Digital Platform and Final Communications Package, including the website, active digital presence, performance review and complete handover of communications systems and assets. Activity 5A: Develop and validate the website sitemap, information architecture, navigation, user journeys, design concept and content requirements, and prepare and edit the content required for the website. Activity 5B: Develop/configure the website, migrate agreed content, integrate analytics and test accessibility, responsiveness, usability and security; establish and document hosting, domain, user access, security, analytics, maintenance and other administrative arrangements. Activity 5C: Launch the website and provide administrator training, documentation, credentials and editable/source files and technical materials. Activity 5D: Review website and social-media performance and provide practical recommendations to improve visibility, reach and engagement. Activity 5E: Submit the final communications package, including the updated strategy/plan, content calendar, channel guidance, templates, analytics summary, recommendations, website and social-media administration information, and editable/source files. Payment Schedule Deliverable - Milestone payment Deliverable 1: 15% Deliverable 2: 20% Deliverable 3: 25% Deliverable 4: 20% Deliverable 5: 20% Skills and Experience We are seeking a strong, experienced and multidisciplinary communications team capable of providing both strategic leadership and hands-on delivery. The team should have a proven track record of increasing the visibility and positioning of organizations, networks, alliances or initiatives, particularly in conservation, climate, development or community-led work. The proposed team should collectively cover strategic communications, storytelling, digital and social-media communications, visual design, video production and editing, website development and fundraising/donor communications. Technical skills 3 relevant references of clients similar to IUCN: similar work in strategic communications, digital visibility, website development, visual communications or comparable assignments (attach portfolio on similar work - Mandatory). Communications Lead / Team Leader: advanced university degree or equivalent professional qualification in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, advocacy, development, conservation or related field; at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, digital communications, storytelling or comparable work. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications and visibility strategies and translating them into practical campaigns, editorial plans, content and measurable visibility outcomes. Strong editorial and storytelling skills, including interviewing, writing, editing, developing compelling narratives and translating complex conservation, community-led and development issues into accessible content for different audiences. Demonstrated experience managing social-media platforms, including LinkedIn, and developing engaging digital content, community management and audience growth approaches. Demonstrated experience in video storytelling and editing, including the ability to work with existing photographs and video footage to produce short-form videos, interviews, stories and other digital content. Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor and strategic-partner communications, including transforming technical, project or policy documents into compelling briefs, one-pagers, presentations, impact stories, case studies and other funder-facing materials. Experience planning and delivering communications for major regional or international events, including pre-event visibility, live event coverage and post-event storytelling. Graphic Designer / Visual Communications Specialist: at least 5 years of professional experience in graphic/visual design, with a strong portfolio covering visual identity, PowerPoint and presentation design, reports and factsheets, social-media assets, infographics, event materials and campaign communications. Website Developer / Digital Specialist: at least 5 years of relevant experience in website design and development, preferably for NGOs, networks or mission-driven organisations, with strong content-management-system, user-experience, responsive-development, website administration, analytics and handover skills. Demonstrated experience working with regional or multi-country networks, community-based organisations, conservation, climate, development or social-impact initiatives. Experience working in the Western Indian Ocean region or familiarity with WIO countries is an advantage. Excellent written and spoken English is required; French, Swahili and/or Portuguese is an asset. Ability to work as an integrated team, coordinate closely with IUCN and ReSea communications colleagues, respond quickly to emerging visibility opportunities and deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines, particularly around major events. Commitment to community ownership, gender equality, social inclusion, safeguarding, do-no-harm and ethical representation. Supervision and coordination The consultant/team will report to and work under the supervision of IUCN’s Regional Coastal and Ocean Governance Manager and IUCN’s Regional Ocean Communications Officer. The Communications Lead will the main day-to-day communications focal point and will coordinate closely with the WIO LMMA Alliance Steering Committee, IUCN communications colleagues and relevant Alliance partners. The team will support the Alliance’s communications needs without substituting for Alliance decision-making or community ownership.

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