Specialist, Corporate Communications

(Internal/External)

The EthiopiaCommodity Exchange (ECX) is a new initiative for Ethiopia and the first of its kind in Africa. The vision of ECX is to revolutionize Ethiopia’s tradition bound agriculture through creating a new marketplace that serves all market actors, from farmers to traders to processors to exporters to consumers. The ECX is a unique partnership of market actors, the Members of the Exchange, and its main promoter, the Government of Ethiopia. ECX represents the future of Ethiopia, bringing integrity, security, and efficiency to the market. ECX creates opportunities for unparalleled growth in the commodity sector and linked industries, such as transport and logistics, banking and financial services, and others.

We are recruiting to fill the position:

    Specialist, Corporate Communications

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Corporate Communication

Duty Station: Head Office-Addis Ababa

JOB PURPOSE

Assist the management in building and sustaining strategic relationships with the external environment by producing, editing, documenting as well as distributing publications and audiovisual materials, and updating the website.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Produces   contents for all publications (periodical and non-periodical);

2.    Ensures the production of audiovisual materials, advertisements, TV and Radio programs, documentary films;

3.    Facilitates media and public relations, including the production and effective distribution of press releases;

4.    Provides content for web updates;

5.    Monitors media ;

6.    Reviews and edits corporate related publications/information, including translation oversight;

7.    Ensures that the contents of ECX’s publications and audiovisual materials conform with the objectives of ECX;

8.    Writes, edits and follows up the production of audiovisuals and publications of (magazine, newsletter, brochure and other forms of communications) on the scheduled date and timely distribution, and documents for future reference;

9.    Proofreads and ensures that the necessary corrections are made before the final print of all materials;

10.  Provides support where appropriate in the preparation of the ECX’s Annual Reports;

11.  Attends all newsworthy events related to the ECX and prepares and/or edits news and comments connected with the event;

12.  Engages in graphic design works for publications, sign-posts, posters, website etc.;

13.  Researches on media to make sure appropriate channels of communication are used to reach targeted audiences ;

14.  Assists in the successful execution of corporate wide events;

15.  Participates in hosting incoming visitors and guests;

16.  Performs other related tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

·         BA or MA in linguistics, journalism, communication, political science & international relations

·         B.A. & 4 years of experience

OR

·         M.A. & 2 years of experience in track record on print journalism (reporting, copy editing, editor-in-chief, editorial ….),Public relations especially in a business setting

Closing date: Aug 06, 2016

ECX is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.