Responsibilities

• Plan and directs the overall communication needs and issues of the Association.
• Communicates / advocate the issues of person with disabilities in general and women with disabilities for the larger public, government, none governmental organizations embassy and other likeminded persons and organizations, members using print, radio and television media.
• Manage the Association social Medias and update the works of the Association timely.
• Delivers written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
• Develop branding policy for the Association
• Develop speeches and proceeding reports
• Train staff and members on communication related issue
• Writes and distributes press releases to print Medias, radio and television.
• Maximizes opportunities for the association to be featured in various types of media messages.
• Develops organization newsletters, flyers and leaflets
• Update organization website, YouTube channel and social media pages on a regular bases
• Popularize EWDNA activities in its different pages
• Collect information for success stories and articles and draft and/or edit the stories with appropriate photographs for sharing with the association.
• Work in collaboration with other project staffs virtually as well as in person.
• Should adhere/follow to the safeguarding policy of EWDNA.
• Maintain Confidentiality all matters of all verbal and written information.
• Be loyal and respect EWDNA policy and procedures

Job Requirement

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelors /MA Degree required, in journalism, Political science and international relations, language and literature or similar area preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant, professional experience, experience in media organizations is a plus.

Required knowledge skill and experience

• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills particularly with software applications like Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Associated Press writing style guide.
• Must have the ability to effectively prioritize projects and multi-task.
• Must be an efficient time manager.
• Must be able to function well in a team environment.
• Must have strong public speaking skills.
• Must be highly detail oriented.
• Expert knowledge of the organization’s mission statement and product and service offerings.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Must have exceptional networking skills.
• Must be able to establish firm and reliable contacts in various media outlets.

Place of Work: Addis Ababa with possible filed works