PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE:
The Communications Consultant is expected to support the Communications Department at the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (hereinafter ‘NEBE’) on a range of issues including development and execution of an effective communications strategy to support the success of the upcoming Ethiopia general elections.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the development and execution of an effective communications strategy targeting social media, web content and traditional media (TV, Radio, Print)
- Assist with drafting communication materials, including talking points, briefs, speeches; background/position papers, reports, correspondence, press releases and digital content; both in Amharic and English
- Support resolution of communications inquiries directed to the NEBE;
- Conduct high level research and analysis on assigned topics to support internal and external presentations reports; and policy decisions of NEBE related with communications
- Highly involve on planning of communications departments works, follow up its execution and reporting
- Lead the communications department planning and reporting works
- Ensure coordination between different departments of NEBE on the tasks that involve internal and external communications and media related works
- Involve in messaging development, drafting, dissemination of communication materials
- Lead preparation of NEBE communication publications for both internal and external purpose
- Lead the content development and supervision of NEBE website
- Undertake ad-hoc tasks assigned by the Communications Department, as required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluency in English and Amharic required. Knowledge of other local language is a plus
TRAVEL: Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office work environment.
Job Requirements
SKILLS & SPECIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent verbal and written professional Amharic language skills
- Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple priorities under tight deadlines;
- Ability to undertake and complete tasks with limited supervision;
- Excellent reporting and document handling skills;
- Ability to handle sensitive issues with integrity and confidentiality
- Demonstrated ability to operate well in a collaborative and cooperative environment.
- Ability to show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness.
- High knowledge of political and electoral environment in Ethiopia
- Ability to operate in a changing environment with high coordination skills
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Communications, International Relations or related area required;
- Master’s Degree in Communications/Media Studies required;
- Demonstrated professional experience and knowledge in communications, project management required;
- Demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in election administration preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge on articulation and official engagement with media preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel is a must
How to Apply
Please state the subject line of your email As “Senior Communications Consultant”
More Information
- Job City Addis Ababa