Medical Teams International Calling:

Daring to love like Jesus, we boldly break barriers to health and restore wholeness in a hurting world.

Job Summary

The Grant Communication Specialist  will be in charge of the organization communication and branding  which includes success story collection, capturing photos and videos of MTI activities, preparing interviews and B-rolls, prepare contents for MTI HQ social media teams use , and overall donor visibility compliance, S/He will facilitate liaison with government and stakeholders to address various requirement such as report, Letter of Understanding (LOU), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)s. S/He will also organize and facilitate monthly program review meetings in coordination with country office teams.  The Grant Communication Specialist will also support the program and Grant Coordinator on her  day to day as a member of the program team.   

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and capture  social media content to represent Ethiopia in Medical Teams’ social media channels, as requested by HQ Marketing.

• Visit field locations to gather impact stories and images to use in communication materials, ensuring content meets our organizational photo policy and consent standards. Upload stories, images, captions and other content to the HQ office digital asset management system as requested.

• Manage country camera gear.

• Prepare stories, videos and photos based on the request from donors

• Facilitate periodic media inquiries in coordination with HQ Marketing.

• Collaborate with HQ Marketing to ensure Medical Teams visibility and branding materials are of high quality and meet Medical Teams brand requirements

• Provide visibility and communication training and refreshers to all MTI field offices and country office staffs. 

• Preparation of quality assurance and visibility compliance, and submission of donor and government reports. Coordinate, schedule and facilitate the monthly Program review meetings and share action points Preparation and Compilation of the Organization’s Annual Plans and Reports to the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO) 

• Support and lead the donor and government permission request packages, including Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Letter of Understanding (LOU), work plan, staffing list, log frames, budgets, summaries of project activities, etc.) by utilizing donor -approved grant agreements, budgets and supporting documents for all newly awarded grants. 

• Create a good relationship with other agencies.

• Facilitate and ensure timely signature of donor and government agreements.

• File hard copies of all government reports, MOU’s and LOU’s. 

• Update trackers timely 

• Review components of agreements and share to the team-especially on articles that need attention and action

• Support the team on contract issues as well as technical content.

• Prepare and share out donor report templates on timely manner based on donor reporting requirements and MTI internal standards. 

• Support the Grant Coordinator on any grant and program related service

• Support safeguarding of program participants and employees through promoting an environment of awareness and upholding the code of conduct provisions of Medical Teams Protection from Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Child & Vulnerable Adult protection, and harassment-free workplace policies. Incumbents will remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding.

Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to embrace and promote MTI’s mission and vision

• Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values

• Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers, and the public

Physical Conditions                                                                                                                                   

This position requires frequent travel to health facilities, nutrition sites and protection program implementation areas located in remote areas with very basic living conditions.

NOTE:  The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position.  Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.

Safeguarding & Code of Conduct

Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.

Department: Programs

Report to (position): Program and Grant Coordinator 
Location(s): Addis Ababa
Workdays & Hours: Monday-Saturday 48/week
Travel: All MTI field locations 
If the Management of Staff, Positions Supervised: (directly & indirectly) TBD
# Supervised:(directly & indirectly) :TBD

Qualification

Skills And Requirements:

• Degree in humanitarian affairs, international relations, or another relevant course essential.

• Certificate in Project and grant management is an added advantage. 

Experience 

• Minimum of three years’ experience with international NGOs or donors in grant acquisition and management.

• Experience in grant management, coordination, and LOU|MOU facilitation. 

• Experience in working with Authority for Civil Society Organizations (ACSO)

• Previous experience of similar positions is required.

• Familiarity with health, Nutrition and protection Response is an added advantage. 

• Experience with writing, storytelling, or journalism is preferred. 

• Experience with photography is an added advantage.

• Experience in emergency/Humanitarian context including developing country experience.

•  Experience working with Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) and US Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (State/PRM), ECHO, UNFPA, WHO and other UN donors preferred.

How To Apply

• Interested and qualified applicants should apply thorough THIS LINK