Job Description
FUNCTIONAL SUMMARY
Public relations practitioners’ providers also communication services to organizations by giving advice to management, planning and implementing communication activities and evaluating their effectiveness. He/she will perform as spokes person, as a liaison role to different stakeholders. It will promote the organizations activities. Perform the enhancement of the organizations communications affairs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as spoke person of the organization
- Monitor public opinion about the organizations, the gender equality and women empowerment causes.
- Advises management on policy issues and communication strategies;
- Plan public relation programs including preparing budgets;
- Present proposals and justifications on behalf of an organization (lobbying) to other organizations and special interest groups;
- Liaise with member, lobby to bring more membership;
- Liaison with the public and responds to inquiries about the organization
- Liaison with the print and television media to respond to inquiries, arranging press meets, prepare and distribute news releases and make statements;
- Write, edit and arrange production of print materials of the organization
- Participate in the preparation of organizational documents such as annual reports and organizational profiles;
- Takes care of all the publications, newsletters, brochures, poster and other related documents;
- Ensure good relationship with relevant government body, members, partners and donors;
- Ensure there is adequate media coverage to all deliberations of the organization;
- Write speeches, prepare visuals aids and make public presentations;
- Organizes special events such as open days, visits, exhibitions and functions;
- Conduct internal communication courses, workshops and media training;
- Evaluate communication activities and recommend future actions.
- Prepare ways to promote the organization by generating public support to the cause
- Personal Qualities:
- Able to write concisely, effectively, impressively and convincingly
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Interest in current affairs and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer skills
- Creative in audio visual material development
Department: Executive Director Office
Report To: Executive Director
Job Requirements
Professional/ Qualifications
- Required፡ BA in Mass Communication and Journalism/ English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences
- Minimal፡ Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism
- Desirable፡ English and Foreign Language/ Social Sciences
Relevant Experience
- Minimal፡ PR working experience in NGOs
Length of Experience
- Minimal፡ 5 years of experience in the field of mass communication and journalism
- Desirable፡ 2 years in the field of mass communication and journalism
Key Skills
- Audio visual and journalistic flair and experience preferred
- Pleasing and impressive personality with good communication skills
- Excellent writing skills
Personal Attributes
- Creative, dynamic and convincing skills
Note: Use “Public Relations/ Communication Officer” as the subject line of your email !
More Information
- Address Ethiopia
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10