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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

Interested and qualified applied applicant should apply through the email below

[email protected]

Please state the subject line of your email As “Senior Communications Consultant”

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  • Job City Addis Ababa
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The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an international, non-profit organization founded in 1987.This Washington, D.C.-based development organization provides assistance and support for elections in new and emerging democracies. Since 1987, IFES has provided assistance in 145 countries and it currently has programs in over 30 countries throughout Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and the Americas.

According to their website, IFES works to advance good governance and democratic rights by:

−Providing technical assistance to election officials;

−Empowering the under-represented to participate in the political process;

−Applying field-based research to improve the electoral cycle.

IFES is supervised by a Board of Directors made up of equal parts Democrats, Republicans and members of the international community. The president of IFES is Bill Sweeney. He replaced Jean-Pierre Kingsley in 2009.[3]

IFES is a non-governmental organization; registered as a 501(c)(3) in the United States.

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0 USD Addis Ababa CF 3201 Abc road Consultancy , 40 hours per week International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES)

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

Interested and qualified applied applicant should apply through the email below

[email protected]

Please state the subject line of your email As "Senior Communications Consultant"

2020-12-05

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