Job Description

Position Title: Knowledge Management & Communication Specialist

Department/Program: Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health

Level: C3

Reports to: Technical Advisor, RISE

Based in: Addis Ababa

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2020

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job.

PSI/Ethiopia wants reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door. We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.  We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities. We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for knowledge management & communication specialist to generate ongoing strategic communications to inform and excite key stakeholders—both internally and externally--about the work of the Roadmap for Integrating Smart Start in Ethiopia (RISE), an innovative adolescent sexual and reproductive health program going to scale in partnership with the Ministry of Health. This role will be responsible for rapid capture, share, and use of lessons learned through implementation.

With the generous support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), PSI Ethiopia is offering Technical Assistance to the government of Ethiopia to reach 1 million married adolescents aged 15-19 with modern contraception in the next four years. The project is high profile and as one of the first attempts to transition a project developed using Human Centered Design (HCD) approaches to government ownership, many are interested in the lessons we learn along the way and tracking our path to scale.

We seek a self-motivated knowledge management & Communication with top-notch critical thinking and writing skills, experience with sharing lessons learned and knowledge of the Sexual and Reproductive Health sector. PSI needs a do-er who can begin work quickly, learn rapidly, and tell a compelling story about the work we do.

Sounds like you? Read on!

Essential Functions

• Work closely with the Addis-based project team, field teams, and with our US-based global support team.
• Work with the Design, Learning, and Adaptation team to capture lessons learned and package them for sharing with internal and external audiences.
• Create and execute an annual project communications plan and develop and execute a wide range of compelling and informative communications materials to promote RISE within Ethiopia and the global health community.
• Example materials include e-mail blasts, human interest stories, blog posts, infographics, social media posts, videos, conference abstracts, technical briefs, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Travel around Ethiopia to regional offices and project sites may be required. This position will require close coordination and collaboration and with many people—good people skills are a must.

What it takes to succeed

• Excellent communication skills.
• Belief in the power of compelling communications to change hearts and minds.
• Experience working on a range of communication products for a diverse audience for both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to think creatively and critically to identify solutions to problems.
• Good at forging partnerships for greater impact.
• Belief in the power of teamwork and partnership to accelerate work and improve outcomes.
• Self-motivated, organized professional who can effectively manage his/her own time.
• Knowledgeable about adolescents in Ethiopia and the challenges facing young people.
• Strong work ethic and “can-do” attitude.
• Eager to learn from mistakes and use them to fuel improved performance.
• Desire to move beyond ideas and to action.
• Hard-working and quick learner – not afraid to try new things.
• Passion to put the power on the users’ hand.
• Comfortable with multiple technology communication platforms (Teams, Asana, Twitter, Facebook, Telegram, Whatsapp, etc.) and excitement about finding the right tool for the right job.
• Experience with youth-friendly and/or gender-transformative communication.

Job Requirements

Your background

What are we looking for? The basics

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Knowledge Management, or related fields with four (4) years of demonstrated experience

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Knowledge Management, or related fields with six (6) years of demonstrated experience

What would get us excited?

• Proven experience producing a wide variety of high-quality multi-media communication products that are both stylish and substantive
• Background in health sector, sexual and reproductive health a requirement
• Demonstrated ability to work well with other teams and people
• Fluent in English and Amharic, other languages are an asset
• Excellent written skills in English required

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Knowledge Management & Communication Specialist Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your application that means your application was successful. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline October 30, 2020, We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.