To achieve the above objective, AGRA associates or partner media institutions must
be able to do the following:
a) Research, interview and put together comprehensive stories in the sector on any topic relevant to what is happening in the food system landscape, nuanced to the countries we operate in.
b) Have a strong grasp of what the challenges and opportunities exist within the food system space, and more specifically, in the countries in which we operate.
They should also be able to understand the linkages between policy, job creation, trade, health, poverty, gender, and malnutrition and the impact this may have on food systems and small holder farming livelihoods.
c) Have excellent networks, contacts and collaborations with key opinion leaders that can amplify advocacy messages across multi-media.
d) Well-networked and respected in the country to be able to directly seek and get appointments with the decision makers in the country for discourse and knowledge sharing.
e) Must be able to curate content across multi-media formats and can produce quality work on time and in full.
4. Deliverables
a) Mobilize key stakeholders for sector dialogues and discourses in their respective
countries.
b) Ensure country events are regularly covered -generate and publish at least one substantive feature story per month across multi-media

) Facilitate at least one media interview per month and write and place at least one Op-ed per Month
d) Write and publish a minimum of one innovative impact story or knowledgeinspiring / influencing story per quarter across relevant media outlets.
e) Undertake multi-media coverage tracking and insights development for key stakeholders in-country and regionally/ continental.
f) Contribute to other AGRA conveying engagements e.g. AGRF, Africa Food Prize, CALA, Value4Her and Generation Africa et al.
5. Methodology
Interested candidates are invited to submit a proposal outlining how they intend to approach and deliver on the objectives of this consultancy. The proposal should demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of the inclusive Agriculture transformation systems in Tanzania, their existing networks and relationships with key stakeholders, as well as their proven ability to curate impactful multimedia content and facilitate high-level engagement. The successful candidate must have excellent writing and
storytelling skills, a strong grasp of policy and systems change, and a track record of delivering results. Please include details on your proposed work plan, timeline, and budget in your submission.
6. Key Qualifications and Experience required
Education:
a) A minimum of a first degree in the environmental, agricultural and climate sciences, development, economics or humanities and an additional qualification and training in communications, specifically journalism (writing, editing, broadcast) for at least 7 years.
Experience:
a) Demonstrate practical exposure or capacity to and working as a senior writer, producer, or communicator in the relevant field – directly in newsrooms or as in-house reporters and writers in development organizations, research institutions, etc. A minimum of seven years in such a position.
Applicant must provide evidence of work that his/her work that has been published or broadcast that achieved most influence with key decision makers.
b) MUST demonstrate relevant affiliations and networks within the relevant sectors within the country of choice.
c) Must have social media influence reaching key decision makers in Government and civil society.

Functional Competencies
a) Have strong networks with publishers, national and sub-national media, and civil society platforms in the respective country.
b) Experience or capacity to produce, edit and disseminate multimedia content for non-profit organizations, research institutions, academia and or other international institutions.
c) Experience working in sensitive and fast-moving news, communications, advocacy and/or fundraising contexts.
d) Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with a sense of urgency.
e) Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute big ideas and campaigns.
f) Proven skills in organizing thought leadership events, communication, networking, influencing, and ability to relate and engage diverse AGRA
stakeholders.
g) Excellent written, oral and comprehension command of English or French (Mali and Burkina Faso) and highly developed writing, producing, and editing skills.
h) Attained a relevant degree level of education and undergone specialized training in journalism – writing, editing, specialist writing, radio/tv broadcast training, producing and have a good level of exposure to use of multi-media platforms