EthSwitch is the National Switch owned by all banks (private and public) operating in Ethiopia, the National Bank of Ethiopia and some MFIs. EthSwitch has been established mainly to Create Interoperability between financial and payment service providers, develop & Institute Domestic Payment Scheme, and provide Shared Infrastructure/Platforms to Financial Institutes. The mission of the Company is ’’Making Payments Simple and Affordable’’, and its Vision is ‘’To be best in class Payment Network in Africa by 2035.

The Senior Corporate Communication Officer is responsible for handling all aspects of planned communication and promotion focusing on publicity campaigns and public relation activities. S/he actively engages in building publicity for the company; develop a PR plan and coordinates different aspects of scheduling media communication and events; and represents the company as the face that the media or other stakeholders see. S/he writes press releases about upcoming events, and cultivates relationships with members of the local and national media. S/he manages the content aspect of the company’s website, social media channels etc. Competence in MS office, Emotional Intelligence, Critical and analytical thinking.

Job Requirements

• BA/MBA/MA degree in Marketing Management, Management, Journalism,
• Communication or related fields of study.
• 4/2 years of relevant work experience
• Competence in MS Office and Emotional Intelligence