Job Title: Communication Officer

Work Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Number of Positions: 1

Organizational Profile

1.1 General Information

New Millennium Women Empowerment Organization (NMWEO) is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization established in 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The organization was previously registered at the Ministry of Justice under registration number 3018 and later registered and licensed by the Federal Charities and Societies Agency as an Ethiopian resident’s charity by the Charities and Societal Proclamation No. 621/2009 by registration No. 0539. NMWEO has been re-registered according to the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 113/2019 with registration No. 0539.

Vision

We envision a country in which women and girls have equal opportunity, claim their rights,

are free from violence and become effective social change agents.

Mission

Our mission is to empower Ethiopian women, girls, and youth in economic, political, and social dimensions and help them unlock their potential in decision-making through capacity building, advocacy, leadership development, and humanitarian intervention programs.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Communication Officer to lead and support our communication efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that effectively promote our mission, programs, and campaigns to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans to increase visibility and engagement.

• Create compelling content for websites, newsletters, reports, press releases, and social media.

• Manage NMWEO’s social media platforms and monitor engagement analytics.

• Build and maintain relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders.

• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials.

• Support event promotion, donor communication, and advocacy campaigns.

NMWEO’s Commitment to PSEA

NMWEO is fully committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in all its

operations and programs. The organization ensures that all staff, volunteers, and stakeholders

adhere to the highest standards of professional and personal conduct. Candidates must

demonstrate a strong understanding of PSEA principles and agree to uphold NMWEO’s

PSEA policy throughout their tenure.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a communications role.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Amharic.

• Proficiency in content creation tools and social media management platforms.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Passion for women's rights, empowerment, and social justice.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter through THIS LINK no later than September 8, 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.