Communications Advisor

Project HOPE is an international NGO established for more than 65 years with 500+ engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the worlds most pressing global health challenges.

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POSITION TITLE: Communications Advisor

REPORTS TO: Country Representative

DUTY STATION: Addis Ababa

MINIMUM HOURS OF WORK: 40 Hours per Week

DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT: Two years with possible extension

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Communications Advisor role supports the Project HOPEs programs and is responsible for a wide variety of functions that support and build strategic marketing and public relations communications. Responsible for developing compelling content to tell Project HOPEs rich story through online and offline channels and assists with media relations to increase brand awareness and build Project HOPEs reputation as a leading global health organization. This role will manage some administrative tasks and support fundraising, media relations and community outreach initiatives.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the development and implementation of the annual communications plan in consultation with senior management and key partners. Participate in monthly planning and weekly update meetings.
• Work with key stakeholders to conduct research, collect data, and translate the organizations scope of global health and emergency humanitarian programs into compelling content for use across all communications channels.
• Support regular, ongoing resource and content collection from the field (implementation sites)
• Prepare updates on Project HOPE Ethiopia programs. Contact the appropriate Program Directors/Leads to gather up to date information on respective programs as needed.
• Work closely with PHs program leads to identify, document, review, publish and share with stakeholders case stories, success stories, event summaries, etc.
• Serve as focal point to manage Project HOPE Ethiopias newsletter/communications/social media, etc.
• Work closely with Project HOPEs Development and Communication Team at HQ to establish and monitor Project HOPE Ethiopia website pages. Upload new content, remove outdated content, and correct issues or errors.
• Serve as focal person to lead the implementation of branding and marking by different donors and Project HOPE
• Assist with deployment of social media content. Monitor supporter engagement and respond on behalf of Project HOPE.
• Lead the development of internal e-newsletter and write articles for employee e-newsletter.
• Write press releases in consultation with the County Representative and Senior Leadership Team
• Serve as point of contact and represent Project HOPE on relevant donor meetings, workshops, and trainings.
• Manage PH-Ethiopia office social media handles.
• Work closely with program team to organize site visits that involve donors, HQ team and other stakeholders.
• Manage the preparation and proper archiving of events or program pictures, case stories, etc. on a database.
• Assist with coordination of media outreach & coverage with media releases, TV/radio interviews, feature stories, Public Service Announcements (PSA), press conferences, etc.
• Provide special focus on contents primarily meant for transmissions on TV/Radio or other print medias.
• Assist with creation and coordination of public speaking engagements with/for HOPE leadership.
• Compile media lists, media monitor and prepare a summary report and briefing to the CR as appropriate.
• Compile and share weekly content updates for the Senior Leadership Team, and Program Directors/Leads
• Compile and share monthly media clips reports.
• Work closely with the Emergency Humanitarian Response Team to coordinate a SitRep Report to be shared with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure all communication is cohesive with the brand image.
• Additional duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and the Senior Leadership Team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or higher degree in Communications, Journalism, or International Relations required. A background in health education would be advantageous.
• Proven experience in public information, public relations, journalism, international relations, public administration, or related area, especially with in humanitarian or development organizations and contexts required.
• Seven to Ten years of experience writing, editing, and managing content and information for electronic publication. (writing samples required).
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to write persuasively across multiple mediums - digital, social, mobile, print.
• Strong editing and grammatical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Highly organized, attention to detail, results oriented.
• Strong meeting planning and management skills, relationship-building and communicating effectively.
• Self-starter with competence and with minimal supervision to consider priorities, be involved in a variety of activities in a time-sensitive, high-pressure environment, and meet competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Social media, CMS, Photoshop, HTML preferred.
• Qualified female applicants highly preferred for this position.