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Communication and Public Relations Specialist, Economic Transformation Cluster at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Communication and Public Relations Specialist, Economic Transformation Cluster at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Full time Job

Date Posted: October 3, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 31, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

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.

Application deadline:

Expired on: October 31, 2024

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