Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors without Borders or MSF) is a private, non-profit, international humanitarian medical organization that intervenes in emergencies and crisis situations to relieve human suffering resulting from unmet medical needs. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to politics and provides its assistance without discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ideology, or political affiliation. MSF’s members are required to respect humanitarian principles and principles of medical ethics at all times.

 MSF Holland is looking for: FIELD COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (Re-advertised)-no need to not apply again for those who applied before.  

 ·         Number of Position:  One·         Place of work:      Addis Ababa·         Terms of employment:  1 year  with a possibility of extension ·         Remuneration and Benefits:-          Starting gross salary/month: 29,950.00 ETB-          Medical Coverage: as per organizational scale-          Transportation allowance: 2,200 ETB·         Date of  application: 13 – 22 February 2023 

 Main Purpose Contributing to the implementation of operational communication strategy in the mission according to MSF standards. Aiming at building MSF visibility, acceptance and leverage inside the country. Focusing on media alert, local media management and content diffusion.

 Accountabilities 

a)    a) Media Management

• Under the supervision of the Field Communications Manager, the FCO establishes and maintains regular relations with key local media contacts (journalists, bloggers, photographers, and cameramen).  

• He/ she will handle local media requests and contact local media proactively to pitch MSF content or arrange for interviews.

• He/she assist in building solid MSF presence in the media and social media, by providing engagement recommendations and analysis

• He/she organizes events for local media (Press conference, Press briefing…). The FCO may act as a spokesperson for local media, particularly in local languages not spoken by members of the field coordination team.

b)    Media Alert

• The FCO monitors local media and flags significant articles, trends, news or reports of importance for MSF or on the context to Head(s) of Mission and Field Communications Manager (FCM).

• In coordination with the East Africa MSF office digital team, monitor social media content on Ethiopia and on MSF

• He/she produces strategic reports on the local media and social media landscape and regularly reports on new developments.

• He/she provides guidance on how to deal with local media at time of crisis.

c)    Content Diffusion

• The FCO updates the media mapping and contact list and ensuring that targeting and dissemination methods are available for content directed to national, regional and local media outlets.

• He/she actively diffuses MSF content in the country in local languages and among local media. If judged applicable, he/ she uses social media (twitter, blogs, Facebook....) to promote this content.

• He/she ensures that MSF reaches non-English language target audiences providing timely, precise and high-quality translations in English, Amharic and other national languages and acting as the comms focal point for Amharic speaking journalists.

d)    Content Production

• The FCO is responsible for the production of local communication tools and content (leaflets, brochures, posters, radio spots, articles, photos, videos) according to local strategy and budget.

• He/she contributes to the development of content for social media, including post in Amharic, and advise on best format

• In particular, he/she will help identify the right communications tools and will adapt/translate communications materials to targeted local audiences.

e)    Internal Communication

• The FCO will help in promoting MSF external communications principles and material towards the national staff (Why does MSF communicate, what does MSF communicate about, how does MSF communicates) although it is his not his/her prime responsibilities.

• He/ she will sensitize national staff about potential external communications risks.

• If need be he/ she can edit the production of internal communication tools (newsletter, etc.) under the supervision of the FCM.

• When applicable the FCO will provide communication training for other staff.

f)     Reporting

• The FCO will participate in communication data-collection and reporting as required

Job Requirements

Education

·         Essential: degree in Journalism, Communications or related university degree

Experience

·         Essential: previous working experience of at least two years in communications, journalism or public relations in the country. Essential: previous working experience in dealing with media in the country

Languages                   

·         Proficiency in written and spoken English

·         Excellent command of written and spoken Amharic; other languages (Tigrinya, Oromo, Somali, Nuer) highly desirable

Knowledge

·         Excellent writing skills

·         Thorough knowledge of traditional media and good understanding of social media

·         Good networking and media relations skills.

·         Excellent knowledge of Ethiopian media scene with contacts with journalists.

·         Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

·         Outgoing personality, good balance between initiative and working in a team.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their non-returnable CV and application including photocopies of all supporting documents via THIS LINK

No need to apply again for those who applied before for this position

Please note that we only contact short-listed candidates.