About You

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the NALA Ethiopia and headquarter (HQ) team to develop a wide range of content that aligns with NALA’s organizational priorities.
• Lead in story, photo and video asset collection and development to  support overall organizational visibility, reporting and fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with the HQ team to support global communication materials, aligning all materials with organization branding guidelines.
• Provide technical assistance and editorial support to project managers and other team members in production of supplementary materials , including success stories and best practices highlighting program activities and achievements.
• Support the development, editorial, design and production of high-quality communications, including organization’s reports, presentations, brochures, photobooks, newsletters etc in conjunction with the HQ communication team.
• Travel with the program team to document program activities, events, outcomes and project impact on a wide range of stakeholders.
• While documenting and collecting communication materials ensure that consent processes, cultural sensitivity, and dignity of participants have been maintained in accordance with the code of conduct of the organization.
• In line with the organization’s communication strategy, and working closely with project managers,  develop a communication plan to be  implemented alongside all programs in NALA Ethiopia.
• Build the capacity of staff on basic communication skills such as writing case studies, creating presentations, photography, and videography to enhance their reporting skills.
• Provide timely updates and briefings to the relevant staff members in Ethiopia and Headquarters, ensuring clear and precise communication.
• Be adaptable and flexible to take new tasks and new assignments as requested from time to time.

Competencies

• Exceptional English writing and editing skills. Professional proficiency in Amharic is a must.
• Attention to detail– A keen eye for format, design, and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills- Ability to multitask and work on several projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills– Cultural sensitivity, effective communication with various stakeholders, and collaboration skills.
• Strong team player- Ability to work independently and in a team, adapting well to changing priorities and duties. 

Qualifications

• Qualification in communications-related subjects and at least three years work experience in the field.
• Experience in development of communication materials is a must.
• Excellent skills in MS Office and Google Drive is a must. Skills in Adobe (InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro) and  Canva are an advantage.
• Graphic design experience is an advantage.
• Previous work in NGOs is an advantage