VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of Media & Social Media Analyst (12 months fixed term contract), based in Addis Ababa. 

Standard function description:

• Identifies and monitors a variety of public sources that are relevant for the ICRC (with specific focus on local languages) on issues related to the delegation's communication and operational objectives.
• Monitors the visibility of the ICRC and ERCS in the local context and alerts on potential reputation issues.
• Reports efficiently and succinctly on the selected information by providing quantitative and qualitative analysis and a description of the dynamics observed in public sources.
• In times of crisis, adapts monitoring and reporting to support the delegation's priorities and challenges.
• Is able to combine qualitative and quantitative analysis. 
• Produces daily media monitoring on issues of interest to the delegation, nationally and regionally.
• Interacts with the media monitoring colleagues in charge at the sub-delegations, in order to compile and produce unique and quality monitoring.
• Contributes to the analysis and drafting of recommendations, allowing the delegation to adapt operational approaches as well as for networking purpose if necessary.
• Tracks and analyses specific issues and thematic in the social media on request.
• In close collaboration with the digital communication officer, measures the perception of the ICRC on social networks and produces periodic reports.
• Regularly conducts satisfaction surveys to measure the impact of campaigns and communication activities on various target audiences. 

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

Job Requirements

• University degree in Journalist, Communication, International Relations, Political Science and related field.
• At least two year's experience in a similar position.
• Good knowledge of the media and social media landscape
• Proven capacity to analyze political situations
• Certified experience in online information searching, filtering and evaluating

How to Apply

Electronic application can be made ONLY through the CLICK HERE. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (Around Megenagna, in front of EIAR, around Egziabher ab church OR , send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, P.O.Box 5701, Addis Ababa). 

Closing date: 17^th February 2022

Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.