Frontieri Consult Plc External Relations Manger Jobs in Ethiopia

Frontieri Consult Plc External Relations Manger Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 199565

Category: Communications, PR and Journalism

Location: Addis Ababa

Career Level: Senior Level (5+ years experience)

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: Negotiable

Job Description

About Frontieri

Frontieri is a renowned research and development consulting firm based its Head Quarter in Addis Ababa. We undertake different consultancy works and projects in improving people’s lives.

We provide a full range of research and development services and analysis that strengthen different development programs, organizations, and policies.

Our services cross-cut all development sectors including agriculture, rural development, education, health, economic growth, energy, and social protection. Our clients includes/but not limited to UN agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations and Governmental Ministries.

Frontieri is a company for talented people with different backgrounds and perspective and we have gathered competent professionals and in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are seeking External Relations Manger with high level of experience enthusiasm, and resilience in consultancy firms.

General Tasks, Duties and Key Areas of Responsibilities:

Create Frontieri external relations and branding plans and strategies;

Improve the quality and quantity of company’s voice via different online and offline channels;

Serve as company’s image and first contact person;

Write press releases, media announcements, speeches and other PR releases;

Prepare presentations for media briefings and other meetings;

Organize and oversee company events such as open day, seminars; conferences, workshops, staff meetings and recreations etc.

Suggest effective ways of peacefully resolving any internal or external disputes;

Conduct research and analyze client and public opinion;

Work on partnership and diversification ventures;

Build and maintain targeted media lists, and nurture relationships with key reporters;

Monitor and analyze effectiveness of PR campaigns and communicate insights to management;

Collaborate with external stakeholders including public affairs offices;
customers and professional societies;

Shape and communicate Frontieri vision and mission;

Analyze Branding/re-branding positioning and customer insights;

Translate re-branding elements into plans and go-to-market strategies;

Work closely with a team of communications working on brand/ re-branding initiatives;

Lead creative development to motivate the target audience/client to “take action''

Measure and report performance of all re-branding campaigns and assess KPIs;

Monitor and research client’s demands and competitors’ activities;

Monitor Frontieri service accessibility and client reactions;

Devise innovative marketing growth

and profit strategies;

Align the company around the re-brand direction, choices and tactics;

Developing strategies and managing different campaigns across print;
broadcast and online platforms to ensure that services meet client’s expectations;

Organizing and supervising advertising and promotion, design and other forms of marketing to maintain consistency in branding;

Meeting with clients and working with colleagues across multiple divisions;

Handle other activities assigned by immediate supervisor etc.

Job Requirements

MA/ BA in Public relations or Journalism and Communication, Marketing or any other related field, 3 years for MA and over 7 years for BA.

Previous working experience as Public Relations /Branding /Re -branding Manger or Specialist

Hands-on experience with a variety of different PR and Branding/Re- branding campaigns

Technical and Other skills

Excellent ability to communicate in writing and speaking

Ability to meet deadlines and work on several projects at once

Enthusiastic about Frontieri service area

Positive attitude and strength as a team player

Have an instinctive feeling about future service concepts

Have a good analytical skills partnered with a creative mind

Be a good listener and able to respond to results and client research

Excellent understanding of the full branding mix etc.

Applicable knowledge in copy writing and editing

Experience with diverse social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc.)

Excellent communication, presentation and leadership skills

Advanced user of Windows operating system and Microsoft Office software including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel etc.

Excellent networking and relationship management experience

Ability to facilitate, maintain and manage good working relationships between Frontieri and Clients

Willing to relocate

Experience with data quality assurance operations and methodologies is a plus

Experience developing testing scripts and end-user documentation is a plus

Graphic design skill is a plus

Neat and clean-cut physical appearance is also plus

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested and fulfill the requirements shall submit their ONLY application/motivation letter along with their updated CV via email at career@frontieri.com by clearly marking the position title on the subject line.

Closing date of application: Thirty days/30/ working days from the date of announcement

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Only candidates who are invited for exam and interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Frontieri Consult Plc External Relations Manger Jobs in Ethiopia