Job Summary

The Communications and Media Officer will coordinate and lead the communications and media related activities in consultation with Country Office and Dublin Office communication teams and lead the implementation of the Vita Communications Strategy to increase resource mobilization and diversify funding sources to advance Vita’s objectives. The position holder will be responsible for establishing and managing relations with media representatives within Ethiopia, including providing background information on Vita Ethiopia and supporting the documentation and dissemination outputs of all country programs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all the communication activities of the organization in consultation with the program and administration team
• Develop and/or revise the communication, fundraising & partnerships strategy, devise and implement an annual plan, thereby strengthening the communications functions of the organization
• Design, write, edit, produce and distribute appropriate communications products (e.g. newsletters, progress reports, short note series, brochures, Web message) and communicate consistent and coherently strategic messages about Vita and its activities.
• Responsible for providing technical support to the program team and local communities in developing project and program related communication materials and ensuring high standards of production
• Maintaining up to date and relevant collections of these works, including case studies, video files, presentations and reports
• Prepare M&E reports and data for public consumption / awareness raising and ensure they are widely distributed.
• As part of a team, plan, organize and successfully execute conferences, workshops and showcasing events

Job Requirement

Education, Knowledge & Professional Experience

• Bachelor Arts Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism, Communication, Public Relations or International Development
• Minimum five years’ work experience in a similar position, preferably in an International NGO or private sector
• Ability and experience writing for different purposes to deliver material suited to different audiences;
• Strong social media skills and ability to produce good quality images and Videos.
• Knowledge and experience of Adobe skills, ability to use Adobe’s software products and others effectively is necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with all project partners and external stakeholders involved in Vita’s programme

Duty Station: Vita Country Office in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel as needed