Employment Type: Contract, Full-time

Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

About AWPSI

African Women Peace and Security Institute (AWPSI) has been registered and accorded legal personality registry Number 6906 on 07 June 2023, as a local organization in accordance with the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No.1113/2019. The Institute’s primary commitment is to establish women-centered mediation training programs based on best practices, coordinating with key stakeholders. AWPSI envisions a peaceful and secure Africa wherein women play a pivotal role in conflict prevention, early warning, mediation and peace-building processes as well as post-conflict recovery. 

Job Summary: Under the guidance of the Deputy Director, assumes primary responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing communication strategies to promote AWPSI’s programs. The Communication Officer will also be responsible for developing partnerships with other relevant organizations and with AWPSI Network to disseminate information and create awareness about topical WPS issues and AWPSI’s programs and activities.

The main duty and responsibilities are: 

Program Communications for advocacy and awareness 

The Communication’s Officer will work closely with AWPSI Program and Research sections to ensure that relevant program materials such as Personal Stories, donors reports, proposals, factsheets, info-graphs etc. are developed and disseminated to donors and target groups through relevant media and network channels. The Communications Officer will assist AWPSI Program Officers and Research Officers in the proposal development stage to identify appropriate communication activities for the projects.

Media Relations 

Develop and maintain contacts, materials and relationships with journalists and media outlets (print, TV, radio, web etc.) within and outside AWPSI to increase coverage of WPS issues in the media (print, broadcast and digital). With the approval of the direct supervisor and the executive director, the specific activities may include: 

• Draft and edit articles, press releases, human interest stories and other advocacy/information materials. 

• Collaborate with the media by organizing project site visits, facilitate photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate. 

• Monitor and evaluate the use and effectiveness of media materials. 

• Maintain a library of media coverage, clippings etc.

• Clarify issues the need arise

Digital Communications/Social media 

Maintain AWPSI’s website and social media sites (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube) such as daily monitoring, posting, content development etc... 

AWPSI Brand and Communications 

Ensure timely and quality production of advocacy and branding materials such as periodicals, annual and donor reports, supplements, calendars, briefing notes, Human Interest Stories, picture stories, videos, etc. The Communications Officer will develop and store communication materials, including digital, such as publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources etc. 

Relations with Donor 

Develop and maintain an updated list of AWPSI donors and special interest groups. Assist in developing donor visit schedules/brochures, donor gifts and cards etc. Support preparation of background materials, briefs and information kits for visiting donors and high profile guests/visitors. The task includes travel planning, logistics and administrative arrangements.

Events/campaigns

Assist in organizing and generating public support for special events and campaigns to promote strategic WPS goals. Support organization of workshops, seminars, campaigns, events and project review meetings including agendas and meeting minutes. 

Monitoring and evaluation 

Monitor and evaluate impact of communication materials and advocacy events/campaigns to target audiences. 

Working relationships 

The Communications Officer will have to work closely with AWPSI Program Officers and Research Officers on a daily basis. He/She will maintain close interaction with communications, research and program staff of AWPSI network, and with entities associated with communications and WPS work within and outside the government, including the local media and WPS partners. 

Values and Ethics 

The candidate should have high level of integrity, accountability, punctuality and be willing to work beyond normal working hours. He/she should also demonstrate and be exemplary in portraying AWPSI values and ethics. He/she should be a good team player and builder.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification and other Requirements: 

Education: 

• BA and above in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field. 

Experience: 

• At least five years of similar work experience is required. Candidate should be able to work independently – with minimum supervision and guidance from supervisors. Demonstrated and extensive social media experience is an added advantage. 

Skills:

• Excellent written and oral Amharic and English communication skills are required. He/she should have advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Power point, Excel and Publisher). Candidates with basic design and layout skills and adept in using Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker are an added advantage. 

How To Apply

Please send your detailed CV with all the supporting on tleulseged@yahoo.com with in ten working days from the first date of advertisement. For any clarification you may wish to call to +251 911 20 18 30 during office hours only.

Job Requirements The position requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field and at least five years of relevant experience. Candidates must be proficient in Amharic and English communication, possess advanced MS Office skills, and have basic design abilities with Adobe Photoshop and PageMaker. How to Apply Send your detailed CV to yuletlegle@yahoo.com within ten working days from the first date of advertisement.