The purpose of the Communications Associate position is to raise the visibility of the organization in Ethiopia to our key stakeholders, including government, donors, and local and international media. We are seeking candidates with previous communications, PR and media experience, a brilliant writer, and with powerful communications and storytelling skills.

COMMUNICATIONS (40%):

• Develop communications materials that showcase Inkomoko Ethiopia’s impact
• Coordinate Inkomoko Ethiopia’s communications campaigns
• Write compelling blogs/client profiles  that highlight key aspects of Inkomoko Ethiopia work
• Contribute to external publications including annual reports, with story ideas, photos, and developing distribution
• Internal communications – contribute to the monthly internal staff newsletter

PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA (30%)

• Maintain relationships with key press outlets in Ethiopia for top placement of Inkomoko Ethiopia content
• Create content for media campaigns, including press releases, media kits, and social media content
• Prepare logistics and content for the Ethiopia Managing Director to interact successfully with the media
• Event planning for Inkomoko Ethiopia’s events: pitch events, conferences, entrepreneurship forums, etc.
• Manage vendors for the production of videos, photos, and other PR assets for Ethiopia
• Research social media trends and inform management of changes that are relevant to the company’s activities
• Train and involve staff in campaigns to drive our social media, communications and brand for Ethiopia

MARKETING (30%)

• Highlight Inkomoko Ethiopia’s value proposition to SMEs across the country in alignment with sales goals.
• Recruit clients through compelling marketing for various campaigns and competitions with various stakeholders
• Manage the Inkomoko Ethiopia website and social media to reach potential clients
• Use social media and research tools to create and maintain the employer brand
• Follow up on production of promotional including banners, T-shirts, fliers, and other collateral required to promote the company.

The Communications Associate will be passionate about how business can be a force for social change, and will be able to effectively and efficiently translate that passion into compelling messages.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or any other relevant skill required
• Must have 2 to 3 years working experience
• Great communicator, fluent in English & any other local language both verbally and in writing
• Well-developed networking skills, excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work on a tight deadline and independently
• Experience placing campaigns with local and international media outlets
• Graphic design experience will be an added advantage
• Software skills in Mail Chimp, Canvas, and other tech-enabled communications
• Experience in video production or managing communication consultants

This role is a tremendous opportunity to work in a high-growth, mission-driven organization. Our compensation includes a great working environment and competitive compensation:

• Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonus
• Benefits including health insurance, annual leave, staff savings program, parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and more.
• Incredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growth, and opportunities for career growth;
• Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals across the region;
• Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth;