Organisation of Educational Cooperation Chief of Section News Media Jobs in Ethiopia

Organisation of Educational Cooperation Chief of Section News Media Jobs in Ethiopia

Overall purpose of the role:

Under the authority Secretary-General and direct supervision of the UnderSecretary-General of Public Relations and Engagement (PURE), the Chief of Section-News Media Relations is responsible for developing a robust media relations strategy that contributes to raising the public profile of the OSC in both traditional and digital media.

The incumbent is also responsible for nurturing mutually beneficial relations with journalists, correspondents, editors and reporters and interesting them in understanding, appreciating and being partners in the systemic approach to development and transformation to build a third way of development.

Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of the UnderSecretary-General for Public Relations and Engagement (PURE), develops and implements a robust media relations strategy to raise the public profile of the Organisation of Southern Cooperation.

Develops and maintains an active datebase of well-informed reporters, editors, correspondents who act as partners in the construction of a third, inclusive way of development

Take the lead in developing and supervising the production of a wide range of media products that will help increase OSC’s visibility to its external audiences

Develops and ensures the effective branding of OSC’s and its knowledge products in enhancing OSC’s global image and profile

Deploys the use of both traditional and modem information media technology including the social media to promote OSC's outreach programme

Contributes to development of institutional media relations and engagement policies

Assesses the effectiveness of the news media relations strategy and programmes and prooses needed changes in approach and technique.

Prepares diverse materials (briefings, speeches, questions and answers) for use by senior officials,

Develops the development of high profile multi-media communications campaigns

Job Requirements:

Professionalism: Knowledge of various aspects of communication and media relations. Ability to address a range of

issues in the context of political developments, public attitudes and local conditions.

Ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication challenges and opportunities. Ability to assess world-wide communication environments, develop communication strategies and manage implementation of media campaigns with various promotional and publicity techniques. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to present and defend difficult positions to media.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of different aspects of media platforms both traditional and new media

Observing deadlines and achieving results

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;

Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results;

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related fields is required.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in media relations, public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area is required.

How to Apply

Send your Resume and Cover Letter to:

hre@oec-oce.org
Subject: Job Title

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