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Communication Officer

Water Aid Ethiopia

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Creative Arts

Journalism

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5 years - 7 years

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2020-09-30

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2020-10-10

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Job Description

The Communications officer role is crucial function in Media & Public Communication of WaterAid Ethiopia to enhance visibility, amongst the development sector and other stakeholders (both governmental and NGO’s, civil society organizations and the donor community at large). The role will support local and national campaigns and will be key to the delivery of quality communication and learning opportunities within WaterAid for staff and partners. It will also help to raise the organisation’s media profile by contributing in revising, defining and managing a communication strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Develop case stories for programs and manage a dissemination plan for different stakeholders.
  • Support in developing press release and stories to the media to help increase WaterAid Ethiopia’s visibility.
  • Work with the media by developing and maintaining positive and proactive relationships in order to support the work of WaterAid and its partners.
  • Develop content for campaigns and liaise with the media to push approved content on the media.
  • Plan & design content for WaterAid Ethiopia social media channels and push them out regularly
  • Support the UK communications team to continuously update the WaterAid website as required
  • Support in organizing different events to support program implementation, monitoring, evaluation and documentation.
  • Develop and issue Quarterly Newsletter regularly
  • Compile communications related report on monthly basis 
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the line manager

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Knowledge

  • A Master’s Degree and 5 years of experience in communications & related fields
  • First degree & 7 years of experience in communications, campaign, media
  • Extensive knowledge of campaigns and communications content development
  • Is a proficient writer, with an insightful ability to tailor and deliver messages to multiple audiences and communication channels?
  • Possesses good networking skills, takes initiative, can foresee potential challenges, opportunities and lead solutions.
  •  Excellent photography, writing and editing skills coupled with good interpersonal relations.
  • Excellent Microsoft computer knowledge of packages like Desktop Publishing, Adobe, MS Word and Access

How to Apply

Duration of the contract:  Six Months

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply online.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply. 

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