Position: Communications and Partnerships Expert

– Term of Employment: Fixed-term
– Duty Station(s): Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC), Addis Ababa
– Required Number: Two
– Salary & Benefits: Competitive

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Oversee the development and dissemination of all EIC print and web-based communication activities.
• Support the development and successful implementation of the EIC Communications Strategy.
• Help oversee the development and production of key EIC publications, including annual reports, quarterly newsletters, weekly bulletins, print and online articles, news summaries, brochures, press releases, etc.
• Contextualize and package key messages, talking points, speeches, and briefing notes.
• Drive the preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports on the status and impacts of major program initiatives for internal and external consumption.
• Ensure that all print and online communications are consistent with EIC messaging and brand marketing.
• Oversee the writing, content management, and design direction for EIC’s website.
• Support the development and management of the EIC website, including keeping content up to date and making improvements to function.
• Develop and monitor brand guidelines and key messages.
• Ensure all uploaded content is up to date.
• Monitor web statistics, provide regular reports to management and develop activities to increase web traffic.

• Strengthen communication between EIC and relevant stakeholders.
• Support and organize Investment Promotion events and outreach activities.
• Develop and maintain effective networks with key partners, including government, development partners, and local and international media.
• Conduct investor outreach via surveys, online research, and in-person networking to strengthen knowledge-sharing and to solicit interest in investment opportunities.
• Support the planning, execution, and follow-up of EIC conferences, workshops, and other events organized by other divisions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, international relations, marketing, development studies, law, social studies, or other related fields.
• At least 6 years of proven work experience in communication and/or marketing including both strategic communication work and/or public relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of communication tools: media, websites, publications, marketing, event organization, etc.
• Proven experience creating and/or managing the production of written publications, developing media strategies and relations, preparing press releases, maintaining web content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Professional command of written and spoken English and Amharic language.
• Strong ability to work with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic understanding of Ethiopia’s investment system, policies, and stakeholders involved in the sector.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly facilitative and collaborative leadership style.
• Strong team player with excellent management skills
• A strong set of personal values including integrity, honesty, and desire to be of service.