Good Neighbors (GNE) is a global NGO founded in Korea in 1991, currently operating in 40 countries and supported by seven support countries. Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE) one of GN Field Countries operating in Ethiopia since 1997.

GNE has been committed to improving lives marginalized community segments through initiatives in child protection, education, Basic health services, Income Generation Activities (IGAs), Humanitarian and emergency, Livelihood for refugees and host communities, Climate and Environment sectors. GNE operates in eight regions of Ethiopia that includes; Amhara, Oromia, Tigray, Benishangul Gumuz, Somali, Sidama, South Ethiopia, and Central Ethiopia regions and City Administration of Addis Ababa.

Good Neighbors Ethiopia is seeking a well-qualified individual to join our team who contribute can contribute to economic empowerments of our communities;

• Job Position: Public Relation (PR) officer

• Reports to: General Manager

• Term of Employment: one (1) with possibilities of extension subject to performance result of the candidate.

• Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa with frequent travel to the field.

• Required Number: One (1)

• Salary & Benefits: as per the scale of the organization

Overview of the position

As a member of the Administration team, PR Officer shall provide technical support to the program operational projects of GNE in the areas of beneficiary’s interview for Case story development plan and develop Public Relation and communication strategies for branding and networking with individuals and organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop Organization’s Public Relation and communication strategies.

• Case story Interview & Reporting

• Field visit to project site and conduct GNE beneficiaries’ interview and prepare a report on monthly basis.

• GNE Annual Report Publication

• Contribute on GNE annual report compiling and manage publication

• Facebook and other SNS Management (Article drafting)

• Follow up organization’s face book page and submit report to immediate supervisor.

• Global Youth Network (GYN) management

• Handle the global youth network workshop with scheduled time frame.

• Guest / Visitor Protocol (inc. Visa issue)

• Facilitate special guest or visitors by making them to sign safeguarding pledge if they have plan to go project field office.

• GNE Brand guideline Management (Review of Publication Contents)

• Representation of the organization when assigned for media companies or any communication issues

• Publish quarterly report of the organization.

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Art (BA) or Masters in Journalism and Communication, Media studies,

• 5 years’ experience for BA and 3 years direct experience for Masters holder on the same position.

• The position demand high computer or IT skill; thus, the applicant must have a well relationship with computer knowledge and applications.

• Experiences in an NGO setting as Public Relation officer, Communication & Networking officer are an asset.

• Have rich experience in development of Standard communication or PR items used for the advocacy of organization’s project activities on timely manner.

How to Apply

If you are interested and fulfill the minimum requirements, please apply by sending a cover letter, CV, and relevant documents to recruitmentgne2023@gmail.com. The deadline for the application is January 30, 2025.

• Only short-listed applicants will be considered for the exam.

• Women are highly encouraged.

• The interview and exam will be held at Good Neighbors Ethiopia Head office.

• Please clearly indicate the current or last salary scale and your expectation on the salary in the cover letter.

• Use “PR Officer ( GNE)” as the subject line of your email!

• The application can be closed before the deadline if competent applicants are applied so early application is advisable.

• Phone call is not allowed for this application.

Good Neighbors Ethiopia is a child-centered organization dedicated to keeping children safe and to ensure the children safety only select qualified to work with children are considered for this position.