Position Summary

Communications constitute an important core part of the development and humanitarian work. Communications is a tool to keep relevant stakeholders in country, and beyond, informed on and engaged in the activities undertaken and also in promoting activities the organization would like to carry out in Ethiopia, therefore the communication officer will:

• Manage internal and external communications and visibility of SCV’s interventions in country.
• Be responsible for designing and delivering a range of communications products, including fact sheets, briefing materials, program success stories, photos and videos, interviews with beneficiaries, blog posts.
• Closely work with mainstream media (TV Channels, National and FM Radios, News Papers, Magazines and re-known Social Medias) to enhance the visibility of the organization.
• Manage and feed the organization’s web site, social media accounts: Facebook, you tube, LinkedIn and Twitter.
• Contribute to develop communication platforms among partners.
• Develop and maintain a communications strategy for the organization.
• Train and coach program staff on external communications and on how to spot and share relevant information,  gather data, and human-interest stories from their work to convey the interventions success and impact on peoples’ lives.
• Organize events, workshops, trainings, high level visits, forums and write minutes.
• Support proposal development through write-ups and reviews.
• Carry out other tasks given by the supervisor.
• Report to: Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Communications Director

Job Requirement

Qualification and Requirements

•  MA or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Journalism, international Relation, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Affairs, etc.) and 6/8 years of relevant work experience.
• Work experience in communications, journalism, or documentation, ideally from a development humanitarian organization.
• Demonstrated experience in producing public relations and/or visibility materials in different media.
• Understanding of the development and humanitarian contexts in Ethiopia.
• Experience with social accounts and blogs highly desirable.
• Practice in conducting training and workshops would be an asset.
• Besides commanding one or two national languages, fluency in spoken and written English is a must.
• Strong written communication and editing skills (including creative writing) with the ability to make complex information and data accessible to the non-expert.
• Computer literacy: proficiency in MS Word, MS Power Point, and MS Publishing or other publishing software required.
• Experience in graphic design/layout for publications desirable.
• Familiarity with photography, videography, and script-writing would be an asset.
• Must be culturally and gender-sensitive both in personal interactions and communication

Location: Addis Ababa

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates can apply by sending a letter of application, updated CV info@selamchildrenvillage.org [email protected] or in person to: SCV Head Office Resource Management /HR, Kotebe, Near Hana Mariam Church, Tel: 0116 462942.
•  Deadline for application: Oct 08, 2021
• Only short-listed applications will be contacted. Qualified Female applicants are encouraged to apply