Responsibilities and Duties
• Innovative Communication: Develop creative methods to showcase our project’s impacts
and activities to key stakeholders in both private and public sectors
• Storytelling and Media Production: Create captivating success stories and videos featuring
our protagonists and partners. This includes traveling to field sites to gather case studies and
conduct (or facilitate) photography assignments.
• Social media and Content Creation: Design engaging content for platforms like LinkedIn,
X and Facebook, and write insightful articles for both internal and external audiences.
• Media and Vendor Coordination: Liaise with media outlets, manage relationships with
external service providers (e.g. printing companies, graphic designers, photographers), and
coordinate with the GIZ Country Office Communication Unit, suppliers and contractors.
• Communication Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of a
communication strategy for the Economic Transformation Cluster.
• Content Development: Draft and edit various communication materials, including project
descriptions, website content and factsheets, ensuring consistency in corporate design and
logo usage.
• Event Management: Support the organization and management of official visits,
including media engagements and interactions with political partners.
Required educational and professional Qualifications
• Education Background: University degree in communication, marketing, journalism or
related field (Master preferable)
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in communication including in social media,
media relations, PR, and journalism ideally within an international organization
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in both written and spoken English and Amharic; knowledge
of German is a plus
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and
Amharic, tailored to the target audience and communication channel.
• Content Creation: Demonstrated ability to write engaging articles, newsletters, press
releases and social media content.
• Digital Media and Design: Very good skills with digital media, graphic design (such as
Photoshop/Adobe InDesign/Illustrator) and producing videos
• Event and Media Management: Experience in event management and media relation.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in IT tools, including email and MS Office applications);
knowledge of photoshop tools (ie InDesign) is a plus

Other knowledge, additional competencies
• Independent and Proactive: Demonstrates a self-reliant and proactive approach
with high motivation and enthusiasm for the work.
• Attention to Detail: Possesses excellent design and layout skills with a keen eye
for detail.
• Results-Oriented: Maintains a results-oriented mindset, with the ability to solve
problems and prioritize tasks under high pressure.
• Sector Understanding: Has a general understanding of the Ethiopian private sector,
especially the manufacturing sector, and its stakeholders and actors
• Intercultural Competence: Exhibits intercultural understanding and interest, strong
teamwork abilities, a sense of diplomacy, and the capability to work in a politically
sensitive environment.
• GIZ Knowledge: Knowledge of GIZ procedures and regulations regarding
communication is an asset.