Addis Ababa 12-Nov-2024

Position: PR and Communication Officer 

Reports to:      Executive Director /Programs Director

Job Summary

The PR and Communication Officer is responsible to provide communication and Public Relations tasks for positioning the Centre as a strong brand for environmental causes.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Support the Center’s internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity materials, respond to inquiries from public and media sources, coordinate promotional events, workshops and organizational events

·         Plans and disseminates accurate, timely and credible information to internal and external constituencies;

·         Facilitates the development and implementation of  a communication strategy;

·         Organizes conferences, workshops and meetings with potential partners and donors;

·          Establishes and oversees the Centre’s information and communication standards;

·         Recommends appropriate information and communication technology strategies to HOA-REC/N management;

·         Oversees publications and edits periodic and funding reports before they are uploaded on the Centre’s web site;

·         Facilitates requests for content /articles and press releases from relevant personnel;

·         Oversees the compilation, editing and publication of newsletter of the Centre;

·         Posts information on the Centre’s website following approval of the Editorial Team; 

·         Oversees the maintenance and improvement of the HoA-REC website;

·         Maintains a central repository of the Centre’s database/documents;

·         Anticipates alerts and advises the top executives about implications of policies, and current events on environmental issues;

·         Facilitates the development and implementation of a proactive media relationship strategy in order to ensure that the Centre’ s messages are appropriately conveyed to the public;

·         Writes news releases, speeches, articles for distribution to the media as required;

·         Promotes HoA-REC’s activities at international conferences;

·         Liaises with AAU’s ICT directorate for getting strong support to the Centre; and 

·         Undertakes all other related duties as may be required and assigned.

Required skills:

·         Competence in MS Office, publishing, graphic design, etc…  

·         Use of social media and training in media relations 

·         Standard public speech, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills

Language:  Proficiency in the English language and knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.

Education: BA/MA in Public relations, Journalism, Communications, Foreign Language, or related fields of studies

Experience: A minimum of 6/4 years of relevant work experience in a donor funded projects.

For all positions:

Duty station:   Addis Ababa and it may require occasional travel

Duration:   On contract basis with possible extension

Salary:   As per the salary scale of the Centre

Number of candidates for each positions:   One

How to Apply:   All applications are accepted only through the following e-mail: recruitment@hoarec.org

Send a motivational cover letter, your CV and all relevant credentials combined in a single pdf format and please write the position that you are applying for on the subject line. 

Deadline for Application:            November 22, 2024

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted