Strategic Communications Officer at Ubongo

Meta Description: Apply for the Strategic Communications Officer position at Ubongo in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Full-time communications opportunity with applications closing on 6 October 2026.

Ubongo is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Officer to join its team in Dar es Salaam. This full-time role is ideal for a communications professional with a strong background in strategic storytelling, media relations, donor engagement, and partnership communications within the education or nonprofit sector.

The successful candidate will help shape Ubongo’s voice across Africa, strengthen relationships with donors and partners, and lead high-impact communications that promote the organization’s mission of improving children’s education through engaging learning content.

Why Choose Ubongo?

• Join one of Africa’s leading children’s education and edutainment organizations.
• Lead strategic communications that create meaningful social impact.
• Work with international donors, media, and regional partners.
• Contribute to fundraising, thought leadership, and brand visibility initiatives.
• Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to transforming learning for children across Africa.

Job Overview

Position: Strategic Communications Officer

Company: Ubongo

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Responsibilities

• Co-develop and implement Pan-African strategic communications aligned with organizational priorities.
• Support donor retention, partnership development, and fundraising through effective communications.
• Develop communication objectives, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Review, edit, and strengthen fundraising and corporate communication materials.
• Lead storytelling and thought leadership campaigns that position Ubongo as a leader in children’s education.
• Serve as an alternative spokesperson and media liaison when required.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, partners, and influencers.
• Develop press releases, articles, FAQs, speeches, briefing notes, and corporate presentations.
• Manage content calendars for strategic communications and thought leadership.
• Coordinate the production of reports, case studies, newsletters, blogs, white papers, and impact updates.
• Identify and write compelling stories that highlight program impact and community voices.
• Support digital marketing, website content, and social media visibility.
• Maintain Ubongo’s blog and communication platforms.
• Monitor and improve communication strategies using performance insights.
• Coordinate donor reporting calendars and assist with donor reports and proposals.
• Create communication products including infographics, videos, and impact stories.
• Organize donor visits, conferences, and partnership engagement activities.
• Maintain donor records and fundraising documentation.
• Prepare media kits, speeches, talking points, and crisis communication materials.
• Train staff and spokespeople on brand messaging and media engagement.
• Support internal communications and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B and strategic communications.
• Experience working in nonprofit, international development, advocacy, or education sectors.
• Proven success supporting fundraising and partnership communications.
• Experience managing websites, social media platforms, CRMs, and media relations.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• French language skills are an added advantage.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong public speaking and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic planning and project management experience.
• Knowledge of donor-funded environments and fundraising communications.
• Graphic design or multimedia skills are an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while working collaboratively.
• High integrity, transparency, flexibility, and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through Ubongo’s official careers portal before the closing date.

• Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
• Apply online: Ubongo Official Careers Portal

Ubongo offers an outstanding opportunity for communications professionals who are passionate about education, storytelling, and creating lasting impact across Africa. If you have the experience and creativity to elevate a mission-driven brand, this role provides an excellent platform to grow your career.