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Senior PR and Communication Officer
Horn of Africa Regional Environment Centre and Network
Creative Arts
Journalism
Addis Ababa
5 years
Position
2021-07-09
to
2021-07-16
Contract
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Job Description
The PR and Communication Officer is responsible to provide communication and Public Relations tasks for positioning the Centre as a strong brand for environmental causes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans, and disseminates accurate, timely and credible information to internal and external constituencies;
- Facilitates the development and implementation of a communication strategy;
- Organizes conferences, workshops and meetings with potential partners and donors;
- Establishes and oversees the Centre’s information and communication standards;
- Recommends appropriate information and communication technology strategies to HOA-REC/N management;
- Oversees publications and edits periodic and funding reports before they are uploaded on the Centre’s web site;
- Facilitates requests for content /articles and press releases from relevant personnel;
- Oversees the compilation, editing and publication of newsletter of the Centre;
- Posts information on the Centre’s website following approval of the Editorial Team;
- Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the HoA-REC website;
- Maintains a central repository of the Centre’s database/documents;
- Anticipates alerts and advises the top executives about implications of policies, and current events on environmental issues;
- Facilitates the development and implementation of a proactive media relationship strategy in order to ensure that the Centre’ s messages are appropriately conveyed to the public;
- Writes news releases, speeches, articles for distribution to the media as required;
- Promotes HoA-REC’s activities at international conferences;
- Liaises with AAU’s ICT directorate for getting strong support to the Centre; and
- Undertakes all other related duties as may be required and assigned.
Job Requirement
Required skills:
- Competence in MS Office, publishing, graphic design, etc…
- Use of social media and training in media relations
- Standard public speech, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the English language and knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.
Education: MA in Journalism, Literature, Marketing Management, International Relations or relevant field of studies
Experience: A minimum of 5 years proven work experience in a donor funded projects
Duty station : Addis Ababa and it may require occasional travel
How to Apply
Applications can only be accepted through the following e-mail: recruitment@hoarec.org
Send your cover letter, CV and relevant credentials in pdf format and please write the position that you are applying for on the subject line.
Deadline for Application: July 16, 2021.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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