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People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 26 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

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PIN currently invites applicants for the position of: Communications Manager.

Length of Contract: indefinite

Requred:1(One)

Duties and Responsibilities

Information sharing

• To develop/update and implement the country programs Communication Strategy Framework in close cooperation with Communication & Advocacy Department and PIN Ethiopia Management Team
• To manage external communication addressing public, partners and donors with regular reporting about PIN achievements, as well as the humanitarian situation in areas of PIN’s operations.
• To write and collect stories, pictures and videos covering PIN’s activities in coordination with PIN staff and media service providers in Ethiopia.
• To manage communications team and recruit new staff if needed
• To prepare flyers, leaflets and promotional materials about PIN programs
• Helping with organization of public events (conferences, project launching workshops, etc)
• To act as a focal point for Ethiopian or international journalists coming to the missions and giving interviews with the press.
• To collect media contacts and maintain contact list.
• To prepare induction, trainings and presentations for PIN staff to build their capacity and awareness about PIN’s communications.
• To manage internal communication addressing PIN teams with regular updates about communication outputs and media initiatives.
• To cooperate with Alliance2015 partners on joint communication materials and organizing events.
• To manage PIN Ethiopia’s Facebook profile.

Advocacy

• Advocate jointly (with humanitarian partners and other relevant stakeholders/initiatives) or individually as PIN for humanitarian issues.
• Cooperate with Alliance2015 partners on joint advocacy materials.
• Formulate drafts of advocacy messages that PIN can communicate.
• Contribute to prepare advocacy, campaigning and communication materials.

Visibility

• Drafting a communication and visibility section in reports and project proposals in cooperation with programs, the Grants Department, and HQ Communication & Advocacy Department.
• Leading the creation of visibility products with support from HQ Communication & Advocacy Department.
• Supporting programs in managing and spending visibility budgets.
• Liaising with relevant donor communication focal points.
• Implement, monitor and report on field and external visibility measures in line with PIN and donor requirements.
• Other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the mission.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, or any education field and other relevant and related fields of studies
• Minimum Six (6) years relevant work experience as a Communications Manager or other related positions.
• Demonstrates excellent ability to write, take photos and communicate orally with accuracy and professionalism.
• Growing experience in public relations, communication or using basic advocacy tools.
• Ability to implement communication strategies.
• Ability to instruct colleagues working in the field about communication tasks
• Knowledge about core humanitarian standards
• Previous working experience in the INGO environment is advantageous
• Computer friendly (Word, excel, power point, outlook etc)
• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English
• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted)

How to Apply

Interested applicants for the position should fill the application form and send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via following the link: APPLY - Communications Manager until May 06,2021.

Should any information needed please contact using: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz

Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

People in Need staff are expected to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need Code of conduct and key policies available here

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.