Communication and Advocacy Officer Full Time NEW

Vacancy Announcement

The Hunger Project Ethiopia (THP-E)

The Hunger Project (THP) is a global, non-profit, strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. THP believes in world where every woman, man and child can lead a healthy, fulfilling life of self-reliance and dignity; and integrated Community Led Development, which is the process of working together to create and achieve locally owned visions and goals. THP-E is implementing projects in rural areas of Ethiopia since 2004 and currently recruiting full time staff for the position.

Term of Employment: One year, with possibility of extension

1. Job Summary

Working under the overall guidance and direct supervision of Partnership Building and Advocacy Manager , the Communication and Advocacy Officer designs, manages, and implements The Hunger Project Ethiopia’s communications strategy with the objective of increasing the visibility and promoting its work in the country, as well as increasing awareness of its programs among community and government partners, donors, the media, and the public.

2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities.

• Develop communications materials, including project summaries, press releases, blog posts, and social media contents.
• Ensure that all communications material aligns with media standards.
• Work with the program team to conceptualize and implement communications strategies.
• Respond to media inquiries and perform media outreach.
• Identify the communications needs of the projects and initiatives and suggest appropriate communication tools and tactics to project staff.
• Lead strategic communications efforts to ensure effective communication with stakeholders and partners.
• Develop written communications & short videos, such as case studies and success stories for projects.
• Work collaboratively with the program team and stakeholders to strengthen coordination and collaboration.
• Provide guidance and support to team members on best practices for knowledge management and communication.
• Manage the organization website and social media accounts.
• Ensures that all technical resources are available in working orders for meetings including LCD projector, laptops, and cables as request by user.
• Regularly participate in stakeholder/committee/working group meetings and national and regional level and other related coordination meetings to ensure effective information sharing and raising advocacy issues within THP-E.
• Ensure effective communication for partnership, networking and coordination/collaboration with government, NGOs, Community Based Organizations, and Private sector actors.
• Facilitate dialogues, workshops and meetings as required.
• Draft advocacy products such as briefing notes, flayers, brochures (leaflet), talking points, press releases and reports.
• Ensure documentation of good quality Geo-referenced photographs, video clips, community partner stories from THP-E project intervention sites for communication, advocacy, scalable approaches, and experiences.
• Perform any other duty that may be requested by the supervisor.

3. Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of second level university degree in communication/journalism, international development/relations, public health, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in a position responsible for communication and advocacy activities.
• Experience in reviewing, editing and finalizing reports and other written documentation for publication and dissemination.
• Experience in producing communication materials for diverse audiences, including donors, partners, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing case studies, success stories, and learning products in various formats.
• Proficiency in computer applications and office software packages, with solid experience in managing and using web-based information and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Knowledge and skill in web site and social media management.
• Ability to design communication materials for workshops, meetings, events, etc.
• Ability to review and edit reports and other written documentation for dissemination and publication.
• Ability to present information and communication products for a range of different audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and partners at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English language – both spoken and written.
• Having good IT skills; graphic design skills and experience in the NGO sector is a pulse

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