Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD)

Job Title: Communications Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) is an Ethiopian Development NGO established in 2005 and has been re-registered and accorded legal personality with registry number 0321 on May 17/2019 as a local organization in accordance with the civil society organizations proclamation No. 1113/2019. ECDD works collaboratively with other organizations to promote, facilitate, and build organizational capacity for “disability inclusive development” in Ethiopia – the inclusion of disability issues and persons with disabilities in mainstream government service delivery and non-governmental development programs. ECDD is implementing more than 12 donor funded projects and promoting initiatives including the Ethiopian Business and Disability Network, MINCH IVR platform and the ECDD Academy to promote disability inclusion. The communications consultant will provide technical support to the ECDD HQ team based in Addis Ababa to enhance visibility of the above-mentioned project activities and initiatives.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: 

The Communications Consultant is expected to support the Communications, knowledge management and branding of the ECDD program activities including its initiatives namely the MINCH IVR platform, Ethiopian Business and Disability Network (EBDN) and ECDD Academy. The consultant will also design/revise and support the implementation of ECDD communications strategy and knowledge management systems.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Develop/revise existing ECDD communication strategy;
• Manage branding and communication efforts of ECDD and its major initiatives (MINCH, EBDN and ECDD Academy) on mainstream and social media; 
• Conceptualize, plan and deliver a high-profile campaign focusing on disability inclusive development and the inclusion of people with disabilities;
• Lead creative concept development and content gathering/production working closely with ECDD HQ team and regional offices;
• Distill ECDD’s program activities and outcomes into engaging, accessible content for a variety of audiences through social media and traditional media (TV, Radio, Print);
• Support new web page build through providing professional, engaging and quality scripts/graphic contents consulting with relevant ECDD team;
• Design, develop and produce communication and advocacy tools and materials, including briefing materials, talking points, press releases, articles, outline for videos and visibility materials including high end graphics;
• Strengthen ECDD knowledge management systems and infrastructures;
• Create visual products or communication materials that inspire, inform, and communicate the ECDD vision, mission and activities;

Deliverables

• Comprehensive communication strategy of ECDD and its initiatives
• visual products/Communication materials
• high-profile campaigns on mainstream and social media
• Robust Knowledge Management System of ECDD
• Monthly Progress update to the ECDD Programs Director

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English and Amharic required. Knowledge of other local language is an advantage

TRAVEL:  Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Flexible

Job Requirements

SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS

·        Experience with design and graphics editing software; 

• Previous experience working with persons with disabilities desirable;
• Excellent written English, editing and proof-reading skills;
• Competent in reading, writing and speaking English and Amharic, and/or use of Ethiopian sign language;
• Good team player and willing to deliver results sometimes within tight deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in communications, journalism, and International Relations.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience;
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated professional experience in project management and communications required;
• Experience in website and social media management and branding is desirable

Persons with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. ECDD gives priority to qualified consultants with disabilities and women.

How to Apply

Fill the ECDD Job Application Form clicking on the link  http://www.ecdd-ethiopia.org/vacancy-list/384-ecdd-inclusive-health-service-application-form.html. submit with your application letter and CV only,  combined it together then convert it into PDF format  (testimonials are not required at this stage) the file not more than one MB ( 1MB) 

*** The file name use your full name. 

Note: Do not forget to write the title on the subject area.

 via www.ethiojobs.net or by e-mail to HRecdd@ecdd-ethiopia.org or hand-delivered in a sealed envelope to the ECDD Office – Meskel Flower Road behind Dreamliner Hotel, Tele: +251-114-165859 or through p. o. box 1530 code 1250, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

 Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 Deadline: Ten (10) days following the posting of this announcement