Habitat for Humanity Communication Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Habitat for Humanity Communication Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
Job PurposeTo provide strong and strategic communications direction and support to HFHE Ethiopia, through the management of the communications function that is focused to serve the essential communications needs of the organisation.
This will include
Communications, overseeing the production of key communications resources for donor and public engagement; positioning HFHE with in-country and international media and manage internal communication processes which support and advance the strategic goals of HFHE and its core functions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy
External Communications Management: Ensure that HFHE communications positively and consistently re-enforce HFHE’s identity.
Produce informative and publicity materials about HFHE in various forms. Consult and network with relevant HFHE “stakeholders” as needed and appropriate to ensure that their key information resource needs are being met by HFHE, in compliance with agreed standards, policies and priorities.
Internal Communications Management
Ensure that key internal communications messages and products of HFHE are skilfully developed and articulated for meeting their objectives.
Serve as a consistent, creative and timely information source to HFHE on key areas and issues and their specific programme sectors.
Establish systems and safeguards for the appropriate and effective flows of relevant information to and from HFHE staff both internally and externally as and when required.
Provides support to the Local partners in designing and implementing their communication activities in line with HFHE’s standards.
Donor/Public Engagement: Manage the planning and production of compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity materials (web-based, electronic, print and video) for effective donor and public engagement by HFHE – both in-country and internationally as appropriate.
Liaises with Programs in order to document grant activities for donors.
Ensure the timely and consistent production of stories, photos and other materials to standards of quality required for donor proposals, and informing, educating and engaging other publics via the Share Point, adverts, donor appeals, media releases and other communications channels and outlets.
Effectively manage donor visits to see donor funded projects. Gather and write needs and success stories with photographs for HFHE members such as Australia, New Zealand, Germany, USA and others.
Media Communications Management
Influence
and ensure positive portrayal of HFHE in the media as well as in the eyes of the general public. Use the media to promote the interests of HFHE.
Maintains an updated contact list of key media personal (journalists, producers, editors etc.) Ensure that the media is interested in HFHE whenever it is necessary. Prepare and position the Country Director for important media opportunities and interviews that promote and protect the public image of HFHE.
Advocacy: Collaborate with advocacy colleagues where present to define key issues, messaging, and communications channels for public advocacy initiatives. Support advocacy campaigns by engaging the media to gain exposure and credibility, and increase public discussion and fundraising.
Promotion of HFHE’s image. Carry out periodic HFHE image audits and design strategies to enhance the image in line with the findings. Monitors the policy on usage of the existing logo.
Any other duties that may from time to time be assigned.
Job Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications/Journalism or closely related field
Knowledge in Advocacy would be an added advantage.
Extensive computer proficiency.
A minimum of five (5) years hands on experience in a similar position
Must be a clear, fast thinker who can define action plans and implement them.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Personal Attributes
Excellent Public Relations skills.
Commitment to assure quality, speed and attention to detail in performing duties
Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to demands
Ability to write for a variety of audiences.
Ability to work as a team
Should be able to work with minimum supervision
Should be proactive
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to send non-returnable:
Application letter that explains why you fit for the post; and should be quoting “Project Coordinator – Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia” and “Communication Officer - Habitat for Humanity Ethiopia”
Updated CV not more than 4 pages maximum
Three work related referees including the last immediate supervisor with their details of name, position, contact phone and email should be indicated on the application letter
All material sent to Human Resources Department, by email through hfheapplication@habitatethiopia.org. The closing date for submitting applications is within 10 days of this announcement.
Those who does not fulfill the above requirement will not be considered for next steps and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further screening.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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