EPHA requires services of experts for the preparation of Communications strategy.

Background

The Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) is a not-for-profit, voluntary, multidisciplinary association of public health professionals of diverse background (Public Health, Bio-medical sciences and Social sciences) and levels of training and occupy positions at different levels in private, government and non-government organizations in Ethiopia. EPHA has close to 9,000 registered members. 

Established in 1989, the Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA) has been implementing national and continental projects/programs for the last 32^nd years with the aim to promote better health services for the public and uphold professional standards through advocacy, active involvement and networking. 

Over the last three decades, considerable progress has been made by EPHA in strengthening capacity of its members and health care system in the country.

EPHA is seeking to hire experts to develop an internal and external communications strategy aimed to guide the entire communication activities of EPHA both in and out.

Supervision       

The consultant will be closely supervised by the Research and Publications Directorate.

Duration

Duration of the overall assignment is 40 days including submission of the final copy of the strategy ready for publication.

The Assignment includes:

• Assess the effect of the previous communications
• Develop a style guide for all communications of EPHA
• Make situational analysis.
• Design the strategy using fact-based information
• Identify the communication of each audience, (members, stakeholders and partners)
• Set clear, specific, and measurable objectives
• Craft a realistic strategy within the timeframe, budget and resources
• Ensure communications contain consistent core messages.
• Pursue communication opportunities at involvement activities of EPHA
• Build awareness of projects and programs of EPHA
• Secure the commitment of donors

Job Requirements

• The potential applicant (team leader) with qualification MSC/MA or above in Journalism and Communications, Literature or any Social Science discipline and needs to form a team composed of Communications specialist, IT specialist and Health professional. 
• Applicants (at least the team leader) shall have renewed license in similar undertakings   
• Additional training on communication is preferable.  
• Experience in developing (at least one) Communication strategy with testimonial reference is essential
• The consultant shall produce the document with acceptable English language. 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their motivation letter, detailed CV (including Team members’ CV) and supporting documents to EPHA office. Kirkos Sub City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia P.O.Box: 7117

Tel. +251-1- 416 60 83 / 41 / 88

Fax +251-1- 416 60 86

Please submit your financial and technical proposals in a separate envelope.

EPHA members who fulfill the requirements of the consultancy assignment are highly encouraged to apply.

For further information please collect the TOR from EPHA office.

Application Deadline: 10 working days from the day of this announcement.