PR and Communications Advisor
GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #032/2019
GIZ – GIZ Green Innovation Centre
As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world.
We have over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including rural and economic development, education and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Together with our partners, we work to deliver flexible, effective and cost-effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. Of our 18,260 employees in some 120 countries, almost 70 per cent are national personnel working in the field.
As a public-benefit German federal enterprise, we are committed to meeting our clients’ high standards with regard to transparency and accountability. German and European values are central to our work. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party. European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and national governments benefit from our services, too.
In Ethiopia GIZ has been implementing development programmes on behalf of the German government for over 40 years jointly with our national partners. The focus of our work in the country is on vocational education, sustainable use of natural resources, land management and food security, biodiversity and forestry. Further programmes enhance the development of a sustainable textile sector and renewable energies
GIZ- GIZ Green Innovation Centre project is looking a qualified candidate as per the below details.
Position: PR and Communications Advisor
Remuneration: As per the GIZ scale
Application deadline: February 21, 2019
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
- Responsibilities
- implementing standards and guidelines for GIZ communication work described in the “Recommendations for communication by GIZ Offices’
- supporting the program manager and follow-up important communication tasks with partners, arranging meetings and related activities
- facilitation of communicating project-related information both within and outside of GIZ, systematic planning and management of communication activities
- develop written stories, photos and videos to support visibility and dissemination of promoted innovations and GAP activities according to GIZ’s communication standards and guidelines
- coordinating cooperation with external communication service providers (e.g. appraisers, agencies, photographers, trainers, copywriters)
- creating and assuring the quality of pools of appraisers, service providers (text, printers, graphic designers, proof readers, lithography etc.)
- coordinating and possibly implementing communication work (including planning communication budget – quantity, formal and material quality, impact)
- Tasks
The advisor
- Media work
- drafts press releases and send out to the GIZ communications department for proof reading and release
- in-coordination with the GIZ communications department facilitates media activities for project specific occasions
- compiles media coverages on special events of the project and distributes these systematically in line with the target group’s needs
- assist the program manager by providing important information and writing speeches for media and special occasions
- prepares ToRs and job descriptions for short and long-term contracts
- PR work
The advisor
- develops suitable communication materials for PR (e.g. brochures, fact sheets, advertising material, PowerPoint presentations on GIZ based on the corporate presentation, newsletters, information sheets necessary both at project and pillar level)
- facilitates the necessary coordination processes and the production of publications and materials in accordance with GIZ standards (corporate design, standards for content)
- works closely with GIZ communications and events department in organising GIC specific events
- Other duties/additional tasks
The junior advisor
- Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
Job Requirements
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
- University degree in communication, marketing or related field or comparable training
Professional experience
- at least 5 years’ professional experience in the field of communication (media and PR work, journalism, internal communication or lobbying or similar)
Other knowledge, additional competences
- ability to express oneself well both verbally and in writing; polished, target-group oriented style
- experience with media production
- knowledge of DTP or graphics applications
- experience in project and/or event management
- editorial experience, experience in writing articles and press releases (evidenced e.g. by work samples)
- very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
- knowledge of Oromifaa language is an advantage
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
How to Apply
Application procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their application letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via the following address:
Email: [email protected]
Note:
The name of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the subject line with the position title and duty station. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa
