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Job Title: Senior Project Officer – Communications
Department: JEOP Program Quality
Band: 8
Reports To: JEOP Program Manager I - Communications
Country/Location: Ethiopia/Addis Ababa
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CRS Background:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. CRS is leading the Joint Emergency Operation Program (JEOP), which is an emergency food assistance program targeting transitory food insecure households. JEOP provides emergency food assistance to disaster affected populations enabling participants to have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to meet their dietary needs. The JEOP consortium includes CARE Ethiopia, FH Ethiopia (FHE), ORDA Ethiopia, Relief Society of Tigray (REST), GOAL, World Vision (WV), Hararghe Catholic Secretariat (HCS) and Meki Catholic Secretariat (MCS). Technical partners include John Hopkins University (JHU) and Project Balance (PB).
Job Summary
As a Senior communications Officer for JEOP, you will work closely with the Communications Manager and the Country Program Communications Manager to implement a communications strategy. develop and share compelling messaging about JEOP. Messaging will include stories, multimedia and reports as required. You will lead all graphic design, audio message development, standardize partner communication materials, and ensure the development of regular information sharing with key stakeholders. This will include content for social and behavior change communications material, particularly around protection against sexual abuse and exploitation (PSEA), safeguarding, nutrition, disability inclusion and youth engagement.
Job Responsibilities
Education and Experience
Personal Skills
Required Language: English and Amharic (Tigrigna would be a plus).
Travel Required: 50% travel within Ethiopia
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: JEOP Communications Manager, CRS Country Program Communications Manager, JEOP Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Parties (Program Quality and MEAL). CRS JEOP Managers and Technical Leads, CRS Mekelle and Kombolcha PDP Managers.
External: JEOP Implementing partners, Donors, UN agencies, Private-Sector Partners, Media, Representatives of other INGOs.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
How to Apply:
If you are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in the lives of others, you may fill the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/241372759494569 and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline May 26, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.
What we offer:
CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.
CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.
** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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