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The United Republic of Tanzania

MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, CULTURE, ARTS AND SPORTS

Government Communication Unit

Functions of the Government Communication Unit

  1. Coordinate meetings between the Ministry and media outlets regarding the dissemination of public information on all Ministry-related matters;
  2. Coordinate all communication matters within the Ministry.
  3. Produce media programs, distribute information, and various publications to educate the public on policies, laws, programs, exhibitions, and reforms initiated and implemented by the Ministry;
  4. Develop and implement the Ministry's Communication Strategy;
  5. Coordinate and prepare news content and articles related to the Ministry and distribute them through media outlets, including newspapers, journals, radio, television, and social media platforms;
  6. Update the Ministry’s website with information on the implementation of sectoral departmental activities.
  7. Communicate with the public and the media and handle various stakeholder concerns related to the Ministry, published in newspapers and social media;
  8. Participate in the preparation of various sectoral communication materials for workshops and meetings;
  9. Coordinate and prepare Ministry publications (both print and electronic), including newsletters and journals; and
  10. Archive various Ministry-related information.