HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Ethiopia is a registered charity operating in the working areas of Rural Infrastructure, Natural Resources Management, Support to Civil Society Organizations and Local Government, Skill Development and Education, and Emergency Responses. See also www.helvetas.org. HELVETAS Ethiopia is presently looking for motivated and competent professional for the following position.

1.           Background

In its Country Strategy 2019-2023, HELVETAS aims at improved communication, with respect to Public Relations as well as Communication for Development. The development of accessible material explaining the profile and expertise of the organisation to this end a cascaded set of (print and digital) brochures or pamphlets will be elaborated going from the country programme, thematic working area to project description along a standard format. This will be complemented by simple two-pagers on (proven) approaches and methodologies as well as capability statements of the respective working areas. In the materials due attention for gender and social equity and the three interlinked mechanisms: 1) implementation of development projects /programs; 2) provision of thematic advice and building competences; and 3) engagement in advocacy and policy dialogue, are to be conveyed. The organisation aims at a revamping of the visibility of the organisation with attractive but simple standardised signage for offices and on vehicles. Banners for both thematic areas as well as projects will be made for public events.

Equally, communication tools are vital for the political dialogue and awareness-rais­ing required to bring about social and institutional reforms in the working areas in which HELVETAS engages. Providing access to information, technical, environmental, social, economic, etc., is a core function of development cooperation, alongside boosting participation. HELVETAS aims at using communication for development to promote innovative forms of dialogue with partners and beneficiaries and thus make our programmes more sustainable.

To this end the internal capacity, by having in-house expertise as well as create a cross-project effort, and collaboration with the Marketing & Communications Department in Switzerland will be strengthened. All material to be developed in line with the house style of the organization.

2.           Overall Targets

A Production of core organizational documents for external and internal use such as country strategy, project documents, evaluation and knowledge documents.BPublic relations materials covering the programme level, thematic working areas, projects, as well as different topic papers as well as meetings visibility materials.CIntroduction communication for development principles and tools in projects materials.

3.           Main Tasks

Derived from overall targets A-C

A

1.       Actively part take in the development of the Ethiopia’s country strategy and lead the publication and wide dissemination of of the new Country Strategy in 2024.

2.       Production of project documents for external use ir: presentation, reports etc….

3.       Review and finalise exiting communications strategy, which includes Communication for Emergency programs, by working all relevant stakeholders.

4.       Lead the management of Ethiopia’s Pamoja page.

5.       Until further notice, lead the develop, maintenance and management of the Ethiopia’s Country Space (Sharedrive).

6.       Work with all project teams in the development of short films from identifying appropriate service provider to making sure all that our brand and film content adhere to the organization’s guidelines.

7.       Lead on making that all published documentation follow all of HSI and donor guidelines.

B

1.       Work with all Project Managers to establish all their project’s Communications needs.

2.       Design and production of a folder, brochures, factsheets and other PR materials.

3.       Introduce a set of tools and methods to describe and visualize HELVETAS’ impact

.4.       Assist in the development, publication dissemination of thematic area papers.

5.       Update and enrich the web content of the HELVETAS Ethiopia website

.6.       Manage existing Twitter and YouTube accounts including the development of contents

.7.       Support Head of HR to manage the LinkedIn page.

8.       Explore and propose options for the use of social media.

9.       Continue to gather, development and maintain photo and video library on Sharedrive from both in country and external sources ie: telegram groups and/or international photographers who come to visit..

10.   Design and facilitate the production of banners and other materials for the projects.

11.   Support marketing of HELVETAS abroad through the Communication & Marketing unit of HELVETAS Switzerland.

12.   Actively participate in Alliance2015’s Communication working group.

C

1.       Organize in-house awareness on methods and concepts of communication for development.

2.       In collaboration with MEAL team develop and implement learning and knowledge sharing platforms internally

3.       Develop in collaboration with project teams selected communication for development products.

4.       Work with HR to develop and implement onboarding/orientation kits for all new staff.

5.       Identify, develop and implement Communication related internal capacity needs activities from assessing to delivering relevant training.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with relevant work experience

Experience:

• 5 years and above

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their application and updated CV through HumanResources.ETH@helvetas.org 

Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please make sure you write the position title in the subject line. 

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.