Avis de recrutement : iMMAP recrute un(e) Responsable de la communication et de la conception en Ethiopie.

Description of Duties

The communications officer (CO) assumes the primary responsibility for planning, developing and implementing communication strategies to promote iMMAPs’ programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Content Development

• Collaborate with the Senior IMO, Head of HIST, to develop communication content and materials for iMMAP Ethiopia HIST
• Reach out to national and regional iMMAP Ethiopia team members to identify communications topics showcasing activities and impact of the Country office
• Develop and produce high-quality visual, digital, and written content for iMMAP, including blog posts, presentations, infographics, videos, and other related media.
• Collaborate with the HQ Communications Team to ensure that all content is consistent with iMMAP’s branding guidelines and standards.
• Research and stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in content creation.
• Support the iMMAP Ethiopia team in the development of engaging reports including reviewing of documents for grammar, spelling, and consistency with iMMAP brand templates.

Communication focal point

• Gather written and visual content, develop, and share iMMAP Ethiopia newsletters, manage contact lists for these newsletters,
• Update fact sheets, reports, and the Global Surge section of the website as needed,
• Ensure all products such as reports, templates, and visibility items for iMMAP Ethiopia team meet iMMAP communication guidelines and branding.
• Provide induction training sessions and internal support on implementation of internal communication guidelines and iMMAP brand,
• Write accurate and compelling articles and success stories regarding the iMMAP Ethiopia program,
• In consultation with the iMMAP Ethiopia country director and senior management team, develop social media posts to share on iMMAP social media accounts,
• Support the iMMAP Ethiopia Capacity Building team to prepare high quality video and graphics content for online learning platform and support the preparation of visibility products.
• Engage with partners at national level to support synergetic communication and advocacy.

Requirements

Education

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field from a recognized institution,
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

• Three years of professional experience, prior experience with development or humanitarian organizations desirable
• Experience working in development of materials for information management and/or technology-based topics is desirable
• Proven experience of curating content for various social media platforms
• Knowledge of other social media tools such as hashtag generator, social media management platforms such as Hootsuite, Sprout Social, etc., is a plus,
• Experience in evolving in a complex, multiple stakeholders and dynamic environment is a must.

Skills

• Proven graphic design, video and photography and editing skills,
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
• Good command of Adobe Creative software packages, including Illustrator, InDesign and Lightroom, Premiere is required,
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, including professional English level.
• Ability to appropriately communicate (verbal, written and visual) information to technical and non-technical people,
• Knowledge of the humanitarian community and work environment: clusters, agencies, humanitarian partners, and Government counterparts. Familiar with humanitarian and development issues and concepts.
• Ability to understand and adapt to complex and dynamic situations.

Soft Skills/Abilities

• resents information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Adapts language level and/or complexity of content to the audience.
• Demonstrates cultural, geographic, gender, religious, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment. Good in person and virtual meeting facilitation skills to achieve strong consensus between stakeholders.
• Effectively manages own work related to multiple tasks or activities and can independently prioritize tasks. Good organizational skills to deliver products on time and with quality. Well organized with strong attention to detail and strong coordination skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Independent, flexible, and proactive professional. Responds positively to critical feedback and differing viewpoints. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Strategic and creative mindset,
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. Quickly understands and masters the context and work environment.

Application process