Senior Project Officer - Content Creator

About CRS

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 peace building.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and creative Content Creator to join our team. The job incumbent will produce content for projects and will use effective communications channels to help position CRS Ethiopia for funding and influence and ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging, and a strong brand identity. The content Creator will contribute to raising the country program’s profile with target audiences, including donors, partners, local media, national and local government, the Catholic church, and others. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing digital marketing strategies, creating engaging content for our online platforms, and supporting our social media presence. 

Role and Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality, engaging content (text, images, short videos) to market our work on digital media platforms (Facebook, CRS Ethiopia website, etc.).

• Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns to drive traffic and grow our social media presence across various platforms.

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in digital marketing and content creation.

• Monitor and analyze the performance of digital marketing campaigns based on audience feedback and data and make recommendations for improvement

• Conduct interviews, and field visits to gather information and generate engaging content that highlights the organization's work and impact.

• Communicate and articulate ideas and capture moments through photography and short videos.

• Archive photographic images in a database.

• Use traditional or digital cameras, along with a variety of equipment such as tripods, filters, and flash attachments, and arrange objects, scenes, lighting, and background to adhere to specifications.

• Design communication materials for print and social media. 

• Support the production of creative and compelling communication materials –stories, articles, photos, videos, factsheets, brochures, etc. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand voice.

• Organize events in coordination with program and operation teams, and provide marketing support for events, including signage, handouts, talking points, photos, liaising with media, etc.

• Work closely with the communications team to ensure a consistent stream that aligns with CRS' strategic communications goals, and ensure donor visibility are adhered to.

Typical background, experience & requirements

Education and experience:

• Master’s Degree in communications, journalism, or related studies. 

• Minimum 3 years of progressive marketing and communication experience, ideally for an INGO or an organization working in development and relief programming.

• Experience in creating content for social media platforms and managing social media presence for an organization.

• At least three years of experience practicing photography.

• Creative, innovative and a strategic thinker.

• Basic experience in capturing and editing videos (basic) for social media platforms.

• Experience working in INGO’s, or UN is preferred.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications and desktop publishing skills.

• Must be able to use Adobe Suite to edit photos, and Canva to edit videos.

• Graphic design skills are desirable.

• Must possess the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Ability and desire to work well with program teams in a cooperative and friendly manner.

Personal skills

• Proactive and detail oriented.

• Able to multitask and manage a wide range of responsibilities.

• Accurate and timely in executing assigned responsibilities.

• Good relationship skills and able to work closely with partners and community members.

Required Language: English and Amharic (other local languages would be a plus). 

Travel Required: 50% travel within Ethiopia. 

Key Working Relationships: 

Supervisory: None

Internal: Program Manager-Communications, JEOP Communications team, RFSA Senior Communications Officer, AgL Program Managers, Ethiopia Seed Activity Chief of Party, Technical Leads, ICT4D Technical Advisor, Deputy Country Representative for Programs, Deputy Head of Programs (PQ), Deputy Head of Programs (MPS), Business Development Specialist, MEAL Program Manager, Knowledge Management and Learning staff, Country Representative, Regional Communications Officer (RCO), MarCom Social Media Unit.

External: Implementing Partners, local creatives/vendors.

Agency-wide 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. 

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.

• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.

• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.

• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

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 out the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/241962713845564 and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline of July 22, 2024. You will be contacted only if selected for a written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.