Communication Specialist

GIZ-External/Internal Vacancy Announcement #136/2022

Agricultural Mechanisation for Smallholder Productivity in Ethiopia (AMTP III)

Agriculture plays a major role in the Ethiopian society and provides a livelihood for most of its population contributing a significant economic output. Although the agricultural sector has experienced impressive economic growth in the country, productivity remains low by global standards. Most small-scale farmers use simple agricultural methods, such as ox-drawn ploughs and sowing by hand. Even in areas where farm machinery is available through service providers, the technology is often outdated and employed in poor quality. Therefore, use and expansion of modern agricultural mechanisation technology at the level of smallholder farmers is indispensable to improve productivity and attain food security in sustainable manner. German Development Cooperation has been supporting this agricultural mechanization improvement through the project “Agricultural Mechanisation for Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia” (AMTP III) (09/2021-08/2024). The objective of the project is to improve the framework conditions for the spread of agricultural mechanisation in Ethiopia.

The following are the 5 major outputs:

1)    The planning basis for the implementation of the National Agricultural Mechanisation Strategy has been improved.

2)    The offer of governmental and non-governmental agricultural training institutions is strengthened with regard to mechanisation.

3)    The delivery capacity of private and cooperative service providers for services in the agricultural mechanisation sector is increased.

4)    Public relations and information offer on agricultural mechanisation has been intensified for farmers and decision-makers.

5)    An innovation fund to promote innovations in agricultural mechanisation has started its work.

Contract duration:                      Until August 31, 2024        

Responsibilities

The communication specialist

• Ensure the compliance with the required communication standards and guidelines

• Address all questions arising in the area of public relations and communications

• Project communication to different stakeholders

• Managing knowledge by disseminating and documenting know-how, experience and information

Communication strategy

The communication specialist

• Identify the different communication target groups, including internal, public, project partners, and project implementation target groups

• Identify communication needs of the different target groups

• Designing communication approaches and tools for the different target groups.

• Review and updating the communication strategy

Communication materials and Knowledge management

The communication specialist

• Reviewing and updating the existing communication tools and materials of the project

• Developing new materials, where needed

• Coordinating with the project graphic designers

• Application of all GIZ corporate design policies and rules

• Where needed, application of partner communication standards

• keeps her/himself up-to-date about the project implementation progress (through M&E advisor and technical experts)

• prepares presentation support materials for meetings and events (for example power point)

• presents and explains the project to different target groups (internal and external), for example during events

• Facilitates the exchange of project experiences within the project and other projects and units of GIZ

Media 

The Communications specialist

• In collaboration with GIZ country office, coordinating media activities

• Preparation of events

• Drafting of press releases

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in communication, social science, behavioral change communication, strategic communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or related field or comparable qualification

Professional experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience in the field of communication (media and PR work, journalism, internal communication or lobbying or similar)

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

• Team player

• Ability to work proactively and independently

• Experience in event management

• Very good communication skills, both verbally and written

• Ability to synthesize and translate technically complex information into plain language communication products

• Editorial experience, experience in writing articles or press releases (evidenced e.g. by work samples)

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed corresponding measures are agreed with management

• Willingness to travel to project sites and event locations, when required

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Email: hreth@giz.de

Note:

Please make sure you mention the Vacancy Number ‘Communication Specialist #136/2022’ in the subject line of your email application. 

Due to large number of applications, we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers. 

Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted 

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged. 

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