Save the Children Communication Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Save the Children Communication Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

Role Purpose:

USAID/LEGO Foundation Childhood Development Activity (previously known as Early Childhood Care and Education in Emergencies (ECCE) Activity) is to improve early learning and holistic development outcomes for preschool-aged children in emergency contexts.

The main objective is to increase opportunities for preschool aged young children (ages 4-6+), prioritizing those affected by crisis and conflict including refugees and IDPs, to participate in quality play-based, pre-primary programming that increases their overall well-being and improves their early learning outcomes and holistic development skills.

Key Areas of Accountability

Coordination & Development of reports and communications products

Develop and submit high quality reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually) to key stakeholders including USAID, LEGO Foundation, Save the Children, and Ministry of Education

As per need, translate project reports into Amharic and other significant local languages

Work with the CO ACCM team to produce promotional materials, communications products, and local media engagement such as radio programmes

Engage with key Activity stakeholders to broadcast literacy-focused radio content and other forms of communication

Manage the content and layout of the (CO/project) website to ensure of availability of resource materials, support the coordination of events and related advocacy activities; ensure news items and information about events are regularly disseminated to stakeholders

Oversee and contribute to the drafting and publication of project communication materials, all project capacity building materials and training events

Oversee the development of promotional materials, and strategic mass media approaches such as media releases, site visits, videos, websites, radio programs, social media and tweets, and other similar promotional opportunities

Manage the publication and sharing of resource materials on relevant platforms

Support the coordination of events (such as kick-off meetings/project launch) and workshops; ensure news items and information about events are regularly disseminated to stakeholders

Support the CoP and other project staff in writing up minutes of the Project Steering Committee as well as important meetings with donors, Government of Ethiopia, Local Education Group, local implementing partners, and meetings with other high level stakeholders

Manage the USAID and LEGO Foundation Brands

Manage the development and deployment of the USAID and LEGO Foundation brand, ensuring consistency and compliance with USAID and LEGO Foundation branding and marking guidelines

Ensure that all project reports, event banners, project teaching and learning materials, project equipment and infrastructure are properly branded and marked as per the approved Branding and Marking plan

Ensure that all documents and deliverables for an external audience are of good quality, and that all products are consistent with the Editorial Style Guide and other branding guidance

Promote a common language across the organization to describe literacy needs and trends, and the Activity’s programmatic approach

Facilitate cross-organization learning and sharing

Coordinate with other SCI colleagues in Ethiopia in organizing content and speakers for webinars, ensuring cross representation and contributions

Collaborate with partners and SCI colleagues in Ethiopia to ensure consistency of messaging and value addition across education and literacy campaigns

Representation & Coordination

Ensure that the project’s work is

well-coordinated with other efforts of USAID and LEGO Foundation projects in Ethiopia, other agencies and Government, advocating for the specific needs of children enrolled in early childhood and development programs

Work collaboratively with the ACCM team in promoting advocacy activities that support the project’s objectives.

In collaboration with project and other SC colleagues, feed in learning, experiences and evidence to relevant advocacy objectives, and identify opportunities and material to contribute to communications and media work.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

Support as necessary in the cleaning up of reports from project studies and evaluations; this includes undertaking final edits to reports of special studies and evaluations

Document progress on achievement of targets, action plans and accountability mechanisms and provide feedback for improvements

Collaborate with the MEAL team to ensure that the use of MEAL findings inform program decision making and quality improvements

Develop success or case stories and other related materials.

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Education, Literature or equivalent experience; A Master’s degree preferred.

A minimum 8 years of proven experience of working in the role of Communications Specialist or equivalent role.

Experience and Skills

Experience in reporting on program implementation and results, and writing project reports.

Experience working in the field of education desirable.

Experience of leading communication activities (including information provision), advocacy, journalism or protection in a challenging environment

Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic for a wide range of different audiences including donors, journalists and the ‘general public’.

Experience in translating documents from English to Amharic and vice versa

Demonstrable understanding of conflict-sensitivity and experience in conducting appropriate success stories/case study interviews with children and adults

Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy

An initiative-taking, proactive, creative and inspiring attitude with the ability to manage and prioritise an unpredictable workload and solve problems quickly with limited support

Commitment to humanitarian aims and principles, and to the mission of supporting vulnerable children.

Experience in creating communications products such as factsheets and briefings packages

Excellent writer and editor, skilled at distilling large amounts of information for diverse audiences

Excellent computer skills especially in web design, MS Excel spread sheets, SPSS, STATA and MS Word

Experience in literacy programming is an added advantage

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to changing work plans.

Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Save the Children Communication Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

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