DRC International NGO Hingo Advocacy and Communications Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

DRC International NGO Hingo Advocacy and Communications Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with regular travel to field locations)

Employment Category: G1 (Non-management)

Reporting To: HINGO Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Unit/Department: HINGO Steering Committee

Start of Contract & Duration: 12 Months (October 31, 2023)

Posting Date: September 19, 2022

Closing Date: October 2, 2022

Iintroduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC), an international non-governmental organization (NGO), has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997.

DRC promotes and supports solutions to the problems faced by refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and migrants.

The organization has offices across the region, and has been operational in Ethiopia since 2009.

With funding from bilateral and multilateral donors, DRC is currently implementing a range of activities across Ethiopia and Djibouti, including WASH and shelter provision, child and youth protection, gender based violence response, awareness-raising of migration risks, protection monitoring of migration routes, and livelihoods support for returning migrants or those at-risk of migration.

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Advocacy and Communications Coordinator provides overall leadership, coordination, and strategic direction to the HINGO Forum’s advocacy and communications work in Ethiopia.

Under the supervision of the HINGO Manager, the Advocacy and Communications Coordinator will be responsible for engaging key stakeholders in evidence-based initiatives to influence and lobby for the rights of affected populations on a diverse range of policy issues, as well as the development of key positions and messaging around pertinent issues to advance agreed HINGO Forum principles and vision.

They will also coordinate efforts on communications and visibility providing a common voice for the HINGO constituents

Responsibilities

Advocacy

Lead on the development and implementation of the HINGO forum Ethiopia advocacy strategy

Develop and update talking points, top-line messages, and advocacy asks for the HINGO Forum

Coordinate policy responses and development within the HINGO forum regarding national policy frameworks and practices, UN coordination, funding, and security concerns that have an impact on displaced populations and their access to humanitarian assistance and protection services

Suggest key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels and develop an advocacy engagement plan

Draft and support the creation of advocacy products as outlined in the advocacy strategy for use at the country, regional and international levels

Support the Steering Committee to articulate priority advocacy objectives and develop programme-specific advocacy strategies, as well as developing messaging on key issues within clusters, working groups, and area specific forums

Develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholders in Ethiopia to contribute to the HINGO forum advocacy initiatives.

Support ongoing risk analysis and stakeholder mapping to inform implementation of an effective advocacy strategy

Ensure that all advocacy messages, documents and strategies are evidence-based, drawn from field experience and assessments, of high quality

In collaboration with IMT, develop indicators and framework for measuring effectiveness and impact of advocacy messaging.

Work with the regional agencies to support and coordinate on regional advocacy efforts – eg ICVA

Communications

Lead on the development and implementation of the HINGO forum’s communications strategy

Produce high-quality content to support positive communications and advocacy activities in Ethiopia, including communication and advocacy materials, digital content for the Forum’s website, and visual materials for use by forum membership

Coordinate with constituents and regional specialists on effective communications strategies and messaging as necessary

Regular field visits to gather information, photographs and stories, relevant to support messaging and

communication products in line with protection guidelines and risk analysis

Provide review and oversight of visibility, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Strategy and Representation

Support the Manager and Steering Committee to articulate priority advocacy and communications objectives and develop context and sector-specific strategies

Prepare the Steering Committee and HINGO Manager as they liaise with key UN, NGO, and diplomatic missions in Ethiopia to ensure up-to-date information on humanitarian situation and advocacy asks are consistent and relevant

Represent HINGO forum in advocacy and communication related fora

Support meaningful and safe participation of affected populations in HINGO advocacy and communications efforts.

Experience and Technical Competencies: (Include Years of Experience)

At least five years of humanitarian experience, including experience working in advocacy and communication on humanitarian issues, refugee rights, human rights, and/or development issues

Strong understanding of the political system and context in Ethiopia, including familiarity with key stakeholders from government, UN, NGOs, Civil Society

Demonstrated experience using cutting edge communication tools and technologies to engage and influence stakeholders

Experience in social media strategy planning, content creation, and community management

Proven experience crafting messages in various formats (articles, press releases, websites, photos, success stories, blog entries, tweets, etc.) targeting a variety of audiences

Exceptional, proven writing and editing skills (English) and the ability to summarise and repackage technical information in clear, compelling language

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to engage with diverse audiences

Strong literacy in Microsoft packages with knowledge of Adobe products is a distinct advantage

Education (Include Certificates, Licenses etc.):

University degree in communications, law, or a related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field an advantage

Languages: (Indicate Fluency Level)

Excellent verbal and written English and Amharic

Knowledge of other local languages an asset

DRC’s Core Competencies:

Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.

Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.

Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.

Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.

Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC's vision and values

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post.

Please forward the application and CV, in English through the stated website no later than October 2, 2022.

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels.

Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer.

We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status or other protected characteristics

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nationals to apply.

DRC considers all applicants based on merit.

For more information and job application details, see: DRC International NGO Hingo Advocacy and Communications Coordinator Jobs in Ethiopia

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