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International Labour Organization National Communication Officer (NOA)- Re-advertisement Careers in Ethiopia

National Communication Officer (NOA)

“Improved labour migration governance to protect migrant workers and combat irregular migration”

The ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA, based in Addis Ababa, implements its programmes and activities in close partnership with the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, in particular with its technical line, the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (MOLSA), the employers’ and workers’ organizations.
The implementation of its activities and programmes are in support of the Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP), agreed by the tripartite partners.
DWCP is fully aligned with the Country’s development goals, articulated in its five-year Growth and Transformation Plan and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) of Ethiopia.

Description of Duties

Under the overall responsibility of the Addis Ababa Country Office Director, the National Communication Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor of the Project and will undertake the following duties.

· In close consultation with the CTA and relevant project staff, develop and implement an effective communication and advocacy strategy for the labour migration projects run by the ILO Country Office for Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan, and for the Special Representative to the AU and the ECA.
· Develop a strategy and implement the project’s social media strategy, including development of content (in English and Amharic); curating of related content; and actively expand the network of followers
· Provide support on media engagement, including organization of press conferences, liaising with media and handling of requests for interviews, drafting of press releases and statements.
· Oversee the regular update of content on the labour migration web portal of the Country Office.
· Develop and expand ideas regarding visibility efforts, including compilation of a photo library, audio-visual content, drafting information materials such as fact sheets, project flyers, brochures, feature articles, and other relevant material.

Qualification and Experience

Education - First level University Degree in Communications, ICT, Journalism or Public Relations. Completed Master’s Degree will be considered as an advantage.

Experience - At least two years of professional experience in communications; must be proficient in using new technologies for visual content, web-based platforms and social media networks and advertising; and familiar with ILO’s core issues and/or regional/international development/relations.

Languages - Excellent command of English and good knowledge of Amharic.

Required competencies

Great ability to plan and implement digital media and branding strategies

Excellent knowledge of print, audio-visual and online processes

In-depth awareness and understanding of Social Media platforms, their respective participants (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest etc.) and how each platform can be deployed in different scenarios
Excellent written and oral communications and drafting and editing skills in English
Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies
Focus on impact and results

How to Apply:

For more information and job application details, see; International Labour Organization National Communication Officer (NOA)- Re-advertisement Careers in Ethiopia

Closing date: 09 Jun 2017