Only women candidates are considered

Background:

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church Development and Inter- Church Aid Commission (EOC-DICAC) is established as the development wing of Ethiopian Orthodox Church, in 1972 by legal notice No.415 to respond to development and humanitarian gaps and to address the needy population in the country. Since its establishment, EOC-DICAC has been engaged in various types of multi-sectorial development and humanitarian projects and programs with wide range of intervention areas all over the country. EOC-DICAC is currently looking for candidates in the following job posts for a project entitled “capacity building for women in leadership and advocacy’’

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working with the Communications Manager, develop and implement communications plans for various EOC-DICAC programs, projects and events.
• Provide communications advice including crafting of the relevant messages, use of the right media channels by critically developing strategic solutions to given communications challenges, ensure proper branding, etc.
• Prepare written materials, internal newsletters, press releases, advocacy briefs, media briefings, Q&A’s, training documents, presentation materials and other communications products.
• Work closely with other staff in developing EOC-DICAC documentaries and organizing events.
• Participate in communications planning and briefing e.g. press conferences and media interviews.
• Gather resources for the Marketing EOC-DICAC and new partners for, Communication and Advocacy.
• Gather information for the Marketing EOC-DICAC works and new partners opportunities
• Gather informnation on issues that need to aired and Advocacy activities.
• Media support – Identification and facilitation of opportunities for EOC-DICAC to feature in local media.
• Photography and dissemination of photographic material to EOC-DICAC’s photo-library.
• Provide videography and documentary support in terms of idea formulation, conceptualization and implementation.
• Participates in planning, implementation, M & E activities that need her professional input so as to enable EOC-DICAC attain its mission, goals and  help projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Be responsible in the preparation, review and endorsement of IEC/BCC materials.
• Be responsible in the management of IEC/BCC, other communication and advocacy materials.
• Provides techncial support to departments & services as well as coordination & project offices on the preparation/production of documentary, IEC/BCC and other communication advocacy materials.

Term of Employment:  One year with a possibility of extension

Required Number:        one

• Bachelor degree in communications-related fields (MA is preferable)
• At least 4 years experience in the field of communication.
• Demonstrated media, advocacy communications and graphic arts skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and ensure high quality deliverables in a timely manner.
•  Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
•  Computer literate with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and relevant software packages for the role of communications.
• NGO experience is a plus.
• Ability to adapt and meet deadlines as well as work with different types of staff of EOC-DICAC.
• Ablility to perform dueties and responsibilities under stress condition.
• Who is willing to perform other activities as instructed by her immediate supervisor.