Job Description

• Reviews and finalizes the communications strategy, which includes Communication for Emergency programs, by working with all relevant stakeholders. 

• Works with all project teams in the development of short films from identifying appropriate service providers to making sure that our brand and film content adhere to the organization’s guidelines. 

• Leads on making sure all published documentation follows all of HSI and donor guidelines. 

• Lead and ensure implementation of the communication strategy tailored to promote the program's mission and activities.

• Create and adapt content for various platforms and target audiences, including press releases, articles, social media posts, newsletters, and multimedia materials.

• Actively engage and contribute in Alliance2015’s Communication working group.

•  Collaborate with the Program Directors and Digital Expert in building and maintaining relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers interested in the program's field.

• Support digital expert  efforts to enhance the program's online presence and engagement.

• Create content for program-specific digital media platforms, including Helvetas Ethiopia website and monitor  analytics and engagement.

• In collaboration with the MEAL team, develops and implements learning and knowledge sharing platforms. 

• Works with HR to develop and implement orientation kits for all new staff.

• Identify, develop, and implement Communication related internal capacity development relevant training. 

• Works closely with Helvetas Switzerland the advocacy focal person.

• Supports the program and project team members in developing advocacy strategies and messages and reflects the communication standards.

• Supports the program and project team members in developing materials, studies, policy briefings, etc. for evidence-based advocacy.

• Ensures advocacy materials are conflict sensitive.

• Engages in policy advocacy dialogues and other initiatives.

• Responsible for communicating advocacy initiatives in a constructive and conflict-sensitive manner on respective internal and external channels upon agreement with the respective Programme Director and the concerned Project Managers.

• Carries out other reasonable duties as assigned to him/her by immediate supervisor.