Communication Advisor Job at ICAP - 2015

Job Title:                    Communication Advisor

Duty Station:             Addis Ababa

Line Manager:           Country Director

Direct Reports          None

 

Overall Objectives for the Job:

The Communication Advisor will lead the communications and public relations work of ICAP Ethiopia, and will oversee the design and roll out of key communication activities, and manage the documentation and dissemination of project achievements.

The Communications Advisor will be critical in ICAP-E network strengthening with partners, and in developing the right message to funders, local partners, project beneficiaries, and other key stakeholders.

The post-holder will be a strong, adaptable individual with the ability to drive work forward while maintaining active collaboration and engagement with all key stakeholders and partners. The ideal candidate will have exceptional technical experience of communications and media use, and demonstrable experience on editing documents.

 

Main Duties and responsibilities

1) Communication and Information:

·    Design and manage ICAP’s internal and external communication, and media work related to communicating with key partners;

 ·     Develop regular media messages such as brochures, handouts, leaflets, videos, photographs as well as fliers for all ICAP events, meetings and workshops;

 ·     Prepare and edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including brochures, press releases, website and other communication materials related to the ICAP projects;

 ·    Ensure all communications material is appropriate, professional and of the highest standard, furthering the goals and objectives of ICAP Ethiopia;

 ·    Proactively  lead,  develop  and  generate  publicity  for  ICAP’s work in Ethiopia and  seek opportunities to raise public awareness;

 ·     Ensure consistency and coherence in communications and messaging.

 ·     Liaise with media to promote ICAP’s activities as well as to create awareness, develop and sustain  good image  among the public; end enhance the visibility of ICAP’s activities in Ethiopia;

 ·     Assist ICAP Ethiopia staff in editing SOPs, manuals, guidelines, and also provide technical assistance by critically assessing ideas for videos, articles etc., before they are published.

 ·     Lead all the internal and external communication work for all ICAP-sponsored events such as conferences, meetings, workshops, anniversaries, etc.

 ·     Advice the Country Director on media, public relations and communication related activities and issues.

 2) Capturing and Disseminating Learning:

·     Prepare an appropriate strategy to disseminate messages to all stakeholders;

 ·     Maintain a shared database for public relations, media and other related contacts.

 ·     Secure a continuous flow of stories, best practices, and lessons learnt that can be disseminated through the appropriate media;

 ·     Disseminate and ensure the effectiveness and proper use of updated communication style and templates to all ICAP Ethiopia staff.

Education, Skills, Knowledge and experience Specifications

 

Criteria

Essential /

Desirable

University degree or postgraduate qualification in communication, journalism, public relations, or in a related field

Essential

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in communications, information, or public relations

Essential

Experience in the development of quality written and photographic materials including quality editing skills for internal and external audiences

Essential

Experience in drafting different documents – reports, proposals, brochures, leaflets, guides/ manuals, articles, updates, issue briefings, etc.

Essential

Ability to build excellent working relationships and represent ICAP Ethiopia to external audiences

Essential

Ability to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

Essential

Understanding branding and its role in communications

Desirable

Fluency in spoken and written English

Essential

  Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination

  techniques and methods

Essential

  Proven skills in producing and operating media events, conferences, and

  related logistical tasks

Essential

  Ability to gather various information and documentations, which may

  include use of video camera

Desirable

  Knowledge and experience in using electronic equipment and appropriate

  computer software

Essential

Interested candidates with the required qualification and experience are invited to submit application letters along with CV online at www.ethiojobs.net

Closing date for receiving applications is May 30, 2015.

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