Short-Term Expert for Communication, Edutainment and Education

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**Position Title: Short-Term Expert for Communication, Edutainment and Education**
**Status: Consultant**
**Number of Days: 40 (over a period of 18 months)**
**Location: Remote with 30 days travels to Tanzania**

**About Landesa**

Grounded in the knowledge that having legal rights to land is a foundation for prosperity and opportunity, Landesa partners with governments and local organizations to ensure that those experiencing the most extreme forms of poverty have secure rights over the land they steward. Founded as the Rural Development Institute in 1967, Landesa has helped more than 100 million families living in poverty gain legal control over their land. With secure land rights, these families can eat better, earn more, educate their children, practice conservation, and achieve dignity for generations. For additional information, visit the Landesa website at [www.landesa.org](http://www.landesa.org).

Landesa is seeking a highly qualified **Short-Term Expert for Communication, Edutainment and Education** for an anticipated 18-months GIZ program that aims to improve the management of Human Wildlife Conflict by key actors in Tanzania. The project’s main geographical scope is the Ruvuma Landscape/ including 42 villages of the Districts of Liwale, Namtumbo, and Tunduru. The project also aims to strengthen the capacity for steering and coordination of the Wildlife Division of the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism, and the institutions involved in managing HWC, including the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), Tanzania Forest Services Agency (TFS), Districts councils and Hotspot Villages. The contractor will be responsible for the implementation of one District land use plan, 15 village land use planning (LUP) and community action plans, developing the organizational structure, curricula and materials, as well as piloting 30 clubs, for the revival of the Malihai Club (environmental conservation clubs in schools and colleges) and strengthening the outreach programs of Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority and Tanzania National Parks Authority (concept development, materials and support to implementation of pilot in 30 villages) of the institutions involved in wildlife management.

Availability: The Short-Term Expert for Communication, Edutainment and Education should start work on November 1st 2026.

**Tasks of the Expert:**
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The expert will be responsible for supporting specific tasks in work packages related toconservation communication and environmental education, Edutainment over the period of theassignment.
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Design/developing and/or implementing concrete interventions in the country upon request fromthe long-term experts’ 1, 2 and 3 or team leader, such as assessments, training, workshops,mentoring, among others, on the topic of conservation communication and environmentaleducation, Edutainment.
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Providing thematic background information and supporting the development of concreteinterventions, products and services.
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Organization and facilitation learning and exchange.

**Qualifications of the Expert:**
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Education/training: University degree (e.g., ‘master’s or equivalent) Education or Communication orJournalism
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Language: Knowledge of English C1.
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General professional experience: 8 years of professional experience in the sector of biodiversitycommunication and/or environmental education.
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Specific professional experience: 5 years of professional experience in Biodiversity conservationcommunication and environmental education. 4 years of professional experience in developing andimplementing Edutainment.
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Professional experience in the country/ region of assignment: 5 years of professional experience in East Africa.

**Soft Skills**
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A deep commitment to the mission of a better, safer future for the world’s poorest people through secure accessto land.
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Strong problem-solving.
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Strong oral presentation skills and an ability to think on one's feet when defending policy recommendations.
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Familiarity with concepts that can be applied to rural development.
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Ability to develop concrete work plans and manage elements so that work is performed according to agreed-upon budgets and plans.
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Ability to manage documents and correspondence, track, and report on project labor, and carry out otheradministrative tasks efficiently, routinely, and in conformance with Landesa standards and procedures.
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Ability to work collaboratively with a range of people at all levels, including those from host countrygovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and other counterparts, clients, and funders.
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Ability to demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity, tact, and poise.
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Ability to lead and work collaboratively as a member of teams, regardless of role within the team, throughconsensus building, communication, and leadership.
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Ability to make and use distinctions as to types, frequency, tenor, and levels of communication, dependingupon the circumstances and audience.
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Legal right to work in the country of assignment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
This position does not require unusual demands for physical effort. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting or training rooms, residences, or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations and traffic signals.

Work Environment and Working Conditions for Travelers to Developing Countries
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to working conditions and hazards that are prevalent for the location and/or country of assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is primarily performed indoors, with some potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to electronics work. The employee may be required to travel overseas and domestically. When traveling in a developing country, the employee may be exposed to: Physical Hazards (illnesses, noise, extreme temperatures, wet or humid climates, etc.) Road Hazards (unfinished/dirt roads, potholes, traffic-related accidents, etc.), and Atmospheric Conditions (odors, dust, fumes, smog, etc.).

Additional Comments
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.