Short Description of the Position

Shayashone(SYS) is an emerging business engaged in agribusiness advisory/consultancy services, manufacturing and commercialization of social impact products. The company is currently manufacturing and commercializing PICS heretic storage bags and Nazava water filters.

Our consulting portfolios mainly focus in developing/implementing different value chain projects, privates sector capacity building, investment advice, project management, advising on public-private partnership models. Currently we are looking for a young and energeticCommunication and DataOfficer who will have main role in projects communication and data sortingunder the consultancy business function.  The Communication and DataOfficer reports to the Consultancy Manager and will be based in Addis. S/he will be traveling to different places within the country.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Communicate different projects status by using multiple routes of information

• Developing and disseminating high standard quarterly project newsletters
• Developing and disseminating high standard monthly project updates
• Composing and sharing weekly project updates to stakeholders
• Sharing status of different project using social medias like what’s app and Facebook.

B. Data collecting and management

• Collecting relevant data from relevant sources both in persona and online.
• Disseminating research questioners and other similar required information to targeted group of people.
• Interviewing selected research respondents
• Creating database for recurring information required by the company 

C. Facilitating Business Meetings/Workshops/Trainings

• Developing list of attendees
• Inviting attendees through email, phone call and in person visitation
• Arranging venue, stationary, refreshment and other
• Tracking and recording attendants
• Taking and reporting meeting notes 

D. Company Banding and Promotion

• Keep updating company website
• Developing and disseminating company brochure
• Representing the company in meetings related to promotion
• Other activities in related to branding and promotion of the company 

Benefits 

• Medical and Life Insurance with limit

General Competencies

• Excellent communication skills in Amharicand English.
• Excellent English writing skill
• Outstanding diplomatic, influence and persuasion skills to sell products and services.
• Mastery in demonstrating personal effectiveness.
• Outstanding skills in planning, organizing and reporting.
• Strong analytical and critical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Champions in fostering partnership and stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to perform under stress with minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks at a time in calm and organized manner. 
• Hands-on and pro-active approach.

Technical Competencies

• Proven track record in project communication.
• Proficient English writing and speaking skill
• Designing skill by using appropriate software
• Experience/basic skill in website updating 

 Education, Work experience and Language

• BA or Master’s in Business and Economics fields,Social Science and related studies, Rural development related studies and other related fields.
• At least 2 years of experience in business/project communication, data gathering and data management, project planning and implementation, research, market development and projects implementation.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Amharic languages is a must.