VACANCIES JOBS FOR COMMUNICATION OFFICER AND DRIVER IN ETHIOPIA

Posted by: The Brooke
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Category/Specialization: Economics-Development, Media- Journalism, Other

Job Description:
The Brooke is a leading UK equine welfare charity which has been working in Ethiopia since 2006 with a country office in Addis Ababa. The Brooke aims to improve the welfare of working equines, together with the livelihoods of people dependant on these animals. Brooke Ethiopia (B-Eth) is entering a new Strategic phase and by the year 2020, the Brooke Ethiopia will sustainably improve the equine welfare of some of the neediest rural and urban equines in Ethiopia.

B-Eth wants to fill the following vacant post as soon as possible.

1. Job title: Communication Officer

Place of Work: Addis Ababa

Reports to: Country Representative

Main Purpose of the Job: Leading and coordinating the communication activities of BE for increased Brooke’s visibility, and improved documentation and communication of programme results, experiences and success stories to different stakeholders (including donors). The communication activities are also to facilitate and support BE’s work on policy influencing, as well as education and awareness raising on equine welfare.

Core Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Coordinating and managing BE’s communication and public relations work.
    Documentation and communication of BE experiences and achievements.
    Working closely with the media and managing BE’s work with the media.
    Coordinating and supporting the development and production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials for the different programmes and the country office.
    Supporting and facilitating communication and fund raising activities of the London office.
    Providing technical support and capacity building to the BE Staff and Partners’ staff in the area of communication and public relations.

Job Requirements:

    Minimum of a first degree in Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, Development Studies or related fields.
    At least three years of experience in media, public relations, communications and related works.
    Good understanding of the media and communications environment in Ethiopia.
    Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English and Amharic.
    Good information management skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports for variety of audiences.
    Good and creative ability and skills in the use of audio-visual equipment.
    Knowledge of basic Animal Welfare concepts and the importance of working equines to households Jibe economy.
    Fluency in English and Amharic (spoken and written).
    Strong IT skills
    Experience working in the NGO Sector.

2. Job title: Driver

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Main Purpose of the Job:

    Drive the Brooke’s vehicles as required
    Ensure that the vehicle is kept in good repair.
    Ensuring the safety of the vehicle and passengers’
    Liaison & Purchasing functions

Job Requirements:

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge

Essential;

    3rd Grade Driving License
    Education -10 grade (12 grade) completed
    2 years and above NGO work Experience
    Good communication skill in English (written and spoken)
    Good field work experience.
Desirable;

    Trained in mechanics of vehicle
    Good Knowledge of Amharic & English languages
Closing Date: 10 days from this announcement
How To Apply:
If you are interested in the job and fulfill the above requirements, please visit the website https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j8fnqkd8y7q58zf/AADN0QnEe-Hf-Ro-r6oJxhXCa?dl=0 and download the detailed job description and application packs; or request for the application pack by emailing to info@thebrookeethiopia.org  Please complete the application form with letter of motivation and copies of relevant credentials and send through info@thebrookeethiopia.org  or through post, P.o.Box 1554 code 1250, Addis Ababa.
For further information or support, please call i.is on 0116 610 069 or email us on info@thebrookeethiopia.org.
Please do not apply online if other application instructions are stated.
Please do not accept payment requests at any of the recruitment phases!