Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Report to: Country Director

Grade: GC

Status: 6 months contract (full time) with possible extension

Position requires the successful completion of an extensive criminal background check.

SUMMARY

The Communications Officer will lead and manage all communications efforts for AGCI Ethiopia, serving as the primary voice and steward for AGCI’s work in Ethiopia in alignment with global brand standards.
This position will report directly to the Country Director and operates as the central liaison between AGCI Ethiopia and Global Communications team.
The Communications Officer will be responsible for capturing, developing, and disseminating compelling, ethical, and trauma-informed stories that reflect AGCI initiatives in Ethiopia. The role will ensure that all communications uphold the dignity and worth of children and families served, align with AGCI’s global brand standards, and reflect Ethiopia’s cultural context with integrity and excellence. This position will work closely with Project Managers, Leadership, and the HQ Global Communications Specialist to streamline communications, respond to content requests, manage social media channels, and ensure alignment with global messaging. The Communications Officer will play a critical role in strengthening AGCI Ethiopia’s visibility, partnerships, and national leadership within the child welfare and trauma
informed care space.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Content Creation & Ethical Storytelling

• Partner closely with Program Managers and Country Director to identify and develop compelling, ethical stories that accurately reflect AGCI Ethiopia’s impact.
• Draft written impact stories, reports, captions, and internal updates.
• Field and coordinate storytelling and content requests from AGCI Global Communications Specialist. collaborate with the Global Communications Specialist to ensure alignment with AGCI’s brand positioning, tone, and global messaging.
• Maintain contextual accuracy by staying informed on Ethiopian child welfare data, policies, and emerging trends.
• Conduct interviews with children (when appropriate and approved), caregivers, staff, and partners in alignment with AGCI’s safeguarding policies.
• Ensure all storytelling practices protect dignity, privacy, and trauma-sensitive standards.

Digital & Social Media Management

• Manage and serve as the digital voice of AGCI Ethiopia Instagram and LinkedIn accounts.
• Support the Country Director in preparing other social media content as requested.
• Develop and maintain a localized content calendar aligned with AGCI Global strategic campaigns while highlighting Ethiopia-specific priorities.
• Create and schedule social media posts, reels, graphics, and written content.
• Monitor engagement, analyze performance metrics, and provide reports to the Country Director and Global Communications team.
• Maintain a secure, organized digital asset library (photos, videos, testimonials, event materials).
• Ensure all visual content complies with AGCI’s Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy.

Brand Management & Global Alignment

• Ensure consistent use of AGCI’s brand guidelines, visual identity, tone, and messaging across all Ethiopia-produced materials.
• Serve as Ethiopia’s brand ambassador in digital communications and public-facing materials.
• Review and approve locally developed communications materials before external distribution.
• Coordinate with HQ to align campaigns, reports, grant messaging, and major announcements.

Media Relations & External Communications

• Support preparation of press releases, media briefings, and public statements for AGCI Ethiopia.
• Assist the Country Director in drafting speeches, presentations, and messaging for conferences, partner meetings, and advocacy engagements.
• Support contract coordination with photographers, videographers, designers, and creative vendors to ensure high-quality documentation of AGCI Ethiopia’s work.
• Oversee ethical standards and content approvals in all contracted visual storytelling.

Internal Communications & Liaison Role

• Act as the primary liaison between AGCI Ethiopia and HQ for all communications purposes.
• Streamline communications flow between programs and leadership to ensure accurate representation of programmatic updates.
• Support internal staff communications such as newsletters, recaps, updates, and celebrations.
• Provide communications support during visibility visits (Board, donors, partners, leadership).

Events & Advocacy Support

• Support communications strategy and materials for major events.
• Develop localized event materials including presentations, banners, brochures, digital slides, and social media promotion.
• Document major program milestones and advocacy engagements.
• Strengthen AGCI Ethiopia’s positioning as a national leader in trauma-informed, family-based child protection systems.

OTHER

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based position with occasional domestic travel to support program activities and content capturing.
• May require flexible or irregular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on organizational needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks within the scope of work, as assigned by the Country Director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in communications, preferably within a nonprofit or child focused organization.
• Experience in ethical storytelling and safeguarding sensitive communications strongly preferred.
• Experience managing organizational social media accounts preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional writing and editing skills in English and Amharic.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and dignity-centered communication practices.
• Ability to translate complex programmatic work into accessible, compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience using social media management tools, Canva, Adobe Suite, or similar platforms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with program staff, leadership, and global teams.
• High level of cultural intelligence and contextual sensitivity.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.