Position: FAWE - Communication Associate

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 hours ago

Deadline: June, 25/2024 (10 days left)

Job Summary

The job holder will support the development, coordination, and execution of the communication strategy. Manages an organization’s communications, Carryout all media works including the development and implementation of plans and communication, Prepare advocacy packages for advocacy work and best use of media

Main Duties include the following but are not limited to:

• Undertake day-to-day communication activity of the organization and communicate through the organizational website, Facebook and other media pages

• Form a communication and public-relations Technical Working Group (TWG) from members, and establish a communication and media unit

• Functions as communication instrument to communicate the works of the organization

• Facilitate the networking, partnership building and fundraising efforts

• Creating and maintaining a robust relationship with the media to promote the organization’s image

• Produces periodically newsletters, and other printed and audiovisual materials like case studies and success stories and produces reviews for mass media consumption

• Actively participates in field visits, prepares field visit reports and documents stories,

• Manages an organization's internal and external communications.

• Monitoring and responding to feedback from the media and the public about the organization on traditional and digital channels

• Recording media coverage and measuring the impact of publicity campaigns on audience engagement

• Developing and disseminating public relations materials that increase visibility among stakeholders and lawmakers

• Develop/ review/ communication and public relations strategy/guideline

• Form a communication and public-relations Technical Working Group (TWG) from members, and establish a communication and media unit

• Undertake day-to-day communication activity of the organization and communicate through the organizational website, Facebook, and other media pages

• Monitor the media, including newspapers, magazines, journals, broadcasts, newswires, social media sites, and blogs, for opportunities for clients

• Prepare and supervise the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films, and multimedia programs.

• Maintain and update information on the organization’s website

• Maintain and update information on the organization’s website

• Perform any other duties appropriate to the role, as required by the Supervisor.

• Produce project-based communication packages for lobby and advocacy purposes

Job Requirement

Education Requirement:

• BA degree in Communications, Public Information, International Relations, computer science, English Language and Literature, Journalism/Mass media/communications or related fields.

• 0-2 years

About FAWE

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership-based pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters in sub-Saharan Africa to promote girls’ and women’s education.

FAWE’s vision, mission, and goal are all resolute on the well-being of girls’ education. To accomplish its mission of ‘promoting gender equity and equality in education in Africa’ FAWE uses a holistic four-pronged approach.

The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a membership-based pan-African Non-Governmental Organisation that operates through 34 National Chapters in sub-Saharan Africa to promote girls’ and women’s education. FAWE’s vision, mission, and goal are all resolute on the well-being of girls’ education. To accomplish its mission of ‘promoting gender equity and equality in education in Africa’ FAWE uses a holistic four-pronged approach.

We believe that through the education of women and girls, livelihoods are improved for entire communities, and civic education and liberties are enhanced. Educated girls become educated women who have the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to play a role in governance and democratic processes and to influence the direction of their societies.

We work hand-in-hand with communities, schools, civil society, Non-Governmental Organisations, and ministries to achieve gender equity and equality in education through targeted programs. We encourage our partners to enact policies and provide positive learning environments that treat girls and boys equally.

How to Apply

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