Position Title: Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations

Function: Marketing, and Communications

Department: Corporate Communications and PR

Division: NA

Level: TBD

Reports to: Director, Marketing and Communications

Based in: Addis Ababa

Required number: One

Vacancy type: Internal and External

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds.

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits.

Application Deadline: March 26, 2024 

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non‐profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries. 

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job. 

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage.  

We are looking for a Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations to effectively reach the target groups/stakeholders of PSI Ethiopia in creating self-sustaining market by (i) leading the design and implementation of integrated corporate communication and public relation plan, strategy, and programs; and (ii) building a sustainable corporate identity and image.

Key Result Areas:

·         Design and implement internal and external communication strategy using both traditional and non-traditional media.

·         Communication and public relation programs management (e.g. events, media advertising) 

·         Communication and promotional materials design and preparation (e.g. website, giveaways)

·         Cooperate Media management (e.g. public releases, media relation, speech, social media).

Sounds like you? Read on!

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

·         Develop and implement an integrated internal and external communications strategy and track their effectiveness.

·         Lead the development and execution of PSI/E Standard Communication Guideline.

·         Oversee translation of creative briefs into advertising campaigns, media placement and purchasing, packaging art, website content, and track effectiveness of campaigns and align campaigns with PSI/E communication goals.

·         Facilitate the production of cooperate giveaway materials by initiating and providing technical specifications for bids and follow up the distribution.

·         Lead the development and dissemination of cooperate communications campaigns.

·         Create and implement digital marketing strategy under the direction of the Leadership Team.

·         Prepare draft of PSI Ethiopia’s social media strategy and policies that capitalize on publicity opportunities via social media channels and submit to his/her immediate supervisor.

·         Oversee e-marketing campaigns, including producing, writing and distributing PSI Ethiopia’s e-newsletters and suggest other best e-commerce initiatives.

·         Edit contents of marketing communication and promotional messages.

·         Design and implement a range of on-line & off-line communication roadmaps.

·         Create and deliver press releases, media relations, corporate newsletter, and social media contents, and speech proposals. 

Generic Duties of the Position: 

·         Develop and implement the Department’s plans and objectives.

·         Monitor and ensure proper utilization of the Department’s budgets.

·         Identify human resources requirements of the Department and develop plan for meeting the requirements.

·         Lead the development, implementation and review of relevant Departmental policies and procedures.

·         Review, approve and submit Departmental reports to relevant organs.

·         Support the development of subordinates through periodic performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring, ongoing performance dialogue and feedback.

·         Manage disciplinary concerns of the Department’s staff.

·         Represent the Organization in external relationships related with the Department.

Participate in group decision making processes by forming part of different groups/committees. 

Job Requirements

Your Background

What are we looking for? The basics:

·      Master’s degree in marketing, Psychology/Sociology, Journalism, Communication, Health Communications, or related fields with six (6) years of demonstrated experience out of which two (2) years at a Managerial level.

OR

·      Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Psychology/Sociology, Journalism, Communication, Health Communications or related with eight (8) years of demonstrated experience out of which two (2) years at Managerial level. 

·      Proficient in MS office applications and graphic design tools

·      Excellent writing and editing experience in English, and the ability to translate complex issues for a variety of audiences. Proficient in AP style.

How to Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline is March 26, 2024. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.