ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organization working to prevent blindness and restore sight. This year marks The Foundation’s 30th anniversary of carrying on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organization that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.   

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realizing our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

We are also proud to announce we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards. The Foundation is also endorsed and in partnership with The Life You Can Save.

To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

ABOUT YOU

You are energized at the thought of making impact through your work. You have strong internal stakeholder management skills and outstanding interpersonal skills with demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a cross-cultural environment. You are results driven and uphold high integrity in your work. Lastly you have good photography and videography skills.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The communications coordinator is accountable for delivering key communications and community engagement activities in Ethiopia. The communications coordinator will manage media inquiries about Fred Hollows Foundation activities, collect case studies to illustrate our work, maintain The Foundation’s and partners’ brand requirements and support internal communications for a large country team.

Job Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to the field to document case studies of patients, health workers and partners supported by The Fred Hollows Foundation.

• Manage media inquiries about The Foundation’s work and look for proactive opportunities to promote the work of The Foundation and our partners.

• Support writing and coordination of internal Ethiopia country communications under the guidance of the Country Director and other senior staff.

• Manage the branding and communications requirements of key Foundation funding partners to ensure we meet the expectations set out in partners agreements.

• Work with The Foundation’s team in Australia to coordinate high level media and communications visits to document The Foundation’s work.

• Participate in the development and execution of public engagement strategies around key projects.

• Work closely with the Country Support Network Communications Coordinator to develop communications strategies for The Foundation’s key projects in Ethiopia.

• Other tasks as requested by your manager.

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• At least 5 years working experience working in communications roles, including managing media.

• Experience managing branding issues.

• Experience in documenting case studies of project beneficiaries.

• Experience managing complex projects or tasks.

• Experience in working with children and parents.

How we recognize your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

To find out more about our benefits click here

How to Apply

Applications should be made through THISLINK and should include your resume and cover letter. Please address your cover letter to the Talent Acquisition Team and include a response to the “About You”, “Key Responsibilities” and “What You’ll Need to Succeed” sections of the advert as well as details of your current and expected salary.

 Applications Close: 16th October 2022

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to ensuring our projects and activities are implemented in a safe and productive environment that prevents harm and avoids impacting the health and safety of all people, particularly children, vulnerable people and disadvantaged groups. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

The Foundation is also committed to protecting the health of our beneficiaries, donors and partners and require incumbents of this role to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where medical conditions may make vaccination harmful to their health).

 Please be advised:

1. Fred Hollows Foundation will never ask for a fee during any stage of the recruitment process.

2. All active roles are advertised directly on our website here.

3. Please note we will not be accepting CVs via agencies for this role.

The Fred Hollows Foundation – Ethiopia (FHF-E) has been re-registered and licensed by The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Organizations of Civil Societies in accordance with the Organizations of Civil Societies Proclamation No.1113/2019 and certificate number 2985, on May 20/2019

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Ethiopia.