Senior Communication Officer

ABOUT FIRST CONSULT 

First Consult is a leading economic development consulting firm implementing projects in Ethiopia. Founded in 2006, First Consult (FC) has grown to design and implement projects across the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. Our multidisciplinary teams combine a capacity to execute with clarity of the local context. As a result, we have delivered at-scale real impact in terms of jobs & wealth creation, business formation & growth, and investment attraction & mobilization.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Communications Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of working according to a communications strategy, technical skills to lead the creation and quality assurance of communications products, and experience working in a fast-paced environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement communications strategies for a variety of projects by developing and working according to operational plans.
• Support in the day-to-day operations and administration of the Communication team
• Draft, review and edit periodic reports to be submitted to donors
• Create communications product such as success stories, press releases, newsletters, presentations and social media posts.
• Create knowledge products for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide communications-related support to events held offsite and at the office by managing invitations, venue, event schedule, presentations, etc.
• Deliver on capacity-building programs for junior professionals in the Communications team.
• Organize communications capacity-building activities for internal stakeholders.  
• Write, edit, and oversee content for a variety of channels.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communications campaigns.
• Review and edit internal and external communications documents.
• Periodically review and update website content.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s (BA) degree (master’s degree is a plus) in communication, marketing, English literature, business, or relevant social science from a recognized university/college.
• 6 - 8 years of experience in communications
• Proven experience in communication strategy, drafting and implementation.
• Strong writing, editing, social media, graphics design and layout design skills.
• Proficiency in social media management.
• Good at communicating effectively
• Experience in tracking and analyzing communications results
• Highly motivated and self-driven individual who can work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining excellent organizational skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.
• High emotional intelligence, be able to prioritize tasks effectively, and collaborate seamlessly with colleagues to achieve shared goals
• Problem solver, team player, organized, motivated, open to learning and teaching junior colleagues

How To Apply

The applicant is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with First Consult’s Safeguarding policy and the Code of conduct. All applicants should be aware that our organization is committed to safeguard our programme participants, staff, representatives of the organization and community members we work with is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. By applying, you acknowledge and agree to adhere the First Consult recruitment procedure in which all offers are subject to satisfactory background checks. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of your personal data for recruitment purposes. All documents requested by First Consult at various stages of the recruitment process will be used for this purpose only. Competent candidates should submit their one-page cover letter and updated CVs only to: jobs@firstconsultet.com before June 13, 2024. Candidates MUST refer to the position title " Senior Communication Officer " in the subject line of their email and applications.