Our Profile

People in Need is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded on the ideals of humanism, freedom, equality and solidarity. We consider human dignity and freedom to be fundamental values. We believe that people anywhere in the world should have the right to make decisions about their lives and to share the rights expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The People in Need organization was established in 1992 by a group of Czech war correspondents who were no longer satisfied with merely relaying information about ongoing conflicts and began sending out aid. It gradually became established as a professional humanitarian organization striving to provide aid in troubled regions and support adherence to human rights around the world.

Throughout our over 25 years of its existence, People in Need has become one of the biggest non-profit organizations in Central Europe. In addition to humanitarian aid and human rights, it now also targets education and helps people living in social exclusion.

We are part of Alliance 2015, a strategic network of seven European non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian aid and development projects. This collaboration increases effectiveness, both in working in the target countries and in campaigns aimed at influencing the attitudes of politicians and the general public in Europe. In our over 16 years operation in Ethiopia, has focused on projects in five main areas of interest: Education and Social protection, Environment, Livelihood and Agriculture, Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Emergency programs.

More information at www.peopleinneed.cz  or HERE.

PIN currently is seeking energetic, disciplined, responsible Communication Manager

PIN currently invites applicants for the position of Communication Manager

Length of Contract: definite (12 months with 60 working days probation period.)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Country Program (CP) Communications support

• Responsible for development, update and implementation of Communication Framework and Action Plan for the CP in Ethiopia

• Preparing leaflets, surveys, assessments and other printed materials about different PIN programs (outsourcing graphic designers, printers etc.)

• Helping with organization of public events (conferences, presentations)

• Helping with implementation of communication and visibility activities designed in proposals

• Supporting the Communications capacity building within the team (repeating trainings about communication rules, taking photos, identifying stories etc.)

 Media outputs

• Collecting stories, photos and videos covering PIN Ethiopia activities in coordination with staff (preparing questions for colleagues, taking photos and videos, organizing photo according to agreed structure, preparing best of photos collections)

• Sharing collected material with CD, PMs, HQ Communication & Advocacy Department (CAD) on regular basis

• Acting as a focal point for Ethiopian/International journalists interested in PIN Ethiopia work (contributing to press releases, maintaining journalists contact list etc.)

 Advocacy

• Responsible for development, update and implementation of Advocacy Strategy for the CP in Ethiopia

 Visibility

• Programs are responsible for guaranteeing donors visibility in the field in compliance with donors’ Communication and Visibility guidelines. Communication Manager knows these rules and provides help to the programs.

 ­Accountability and Safeguarding including Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH)

• Carry out the duties in accordance with the PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies.

• Participate in training and awareness raising (CoC and KP, Safeguarding…).

• Ensure that his/her team members attend training and awareness sessions and carry out the duties in accordance with PIN Code of Conduct and Key policies. 

• Ensure that due diligence and/or capacity assessments of partners include an assessment of partners’ implementation of key safeguarding and risk policies/ procedure including the prevention of SEAH.   

• Create and maintain a fulfilling and protective environment. 

Other assignments corresponding to actual needs of the project, program or mission up on the request of line manager/CMT member  

Benefit

• Standard work schedule of 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday

• Per diems for working and Accommodation outside of the duty office depending on the location

• Transport Allowance

• Emergency allowance for the emergency program staffs

• Bank loan facilities

• 20 days of paid annual and after 5 years of work an extra paid day for every year

• Extra days of paid leaves for selected holidays

• Medical insurance, including spouse and children

• Accident insurance for all injuries during work time based on the law

• Pension contribution of 11 % from PIN

• Paternity leave of extra 2 paid days above the mandatory 3 days

• Maternity leave according to the law and extra financial motherhood support

• Monthly mobile phone hybrid tariff

• PIN supports fast career growth and internal mobility

• International environment with opportunities to learn from other PIN’s country programs

• Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings, including the Induction training

• Internal online learning opportunities, such as access to PIN’s e-learning platform and webinars

• Annual staff retreat

• Friendly and fair work environment with small collective where everyone knows each other

Job Requirements

• Degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, or any education field and other relevant and related fields of studies

• At least 3 years of Experience in communication or advocacy sector

• Knowledge of NGO environment, experience with significant donors, such as EU

• Knowledge of local media space, personal contacts with journalists appreciated

• Fluent in English and Amharic

• Proven skills in photography, videomaking and social media management

• Passion in story telling

• Team player

• 3 strong references (will be crosschecked/contacted.

How to Apply

• Interested applicants for the position should send their CV and Cover letter as soon as possible via the following link: Apply to: Communication Manager Position until February 03/2023

• Should any information needed please contact using: hr.ethiopia@peopleinneed.cz 

• People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need engages /is in contact with. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.

• All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

• We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Please note: PIN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.