Haramaya University
Child Health and Mortality Surveillance (CHAMPS) Ethiopia
Communication officer
We are looking to hire a dedicated Communications Officer to join our team. The Communications Officer will support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events.
To succeed as a Communications Officer, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A Bachelor’s Degree with experience as a Communications Officer or equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired.
HARAMAYA UNIVERSITY, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA
Haramaya University is one of the oldest Universities in Ethiopia, with its first intake in 1954.
It is about 17km from the city of Harar, 40km from Dire Dawa (where there is a regional airport), and 510km East of Addis Ababa. The College of Health and Medical Sciences is based on a campus in Harar town to facilitate training of students in nearby hospitals. This campus also hosts the office of the two Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems (HDSS).
CHILD HEALTH AND MORTALITY PREVENTION SURVEILLANCE NETWORK (CHAMPS)
The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance network (CHAMPS, http://champshealth.org/) is a new global health surveillance network funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aimed at understanding the causes of child death in developing countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The Emory Global Health Institute, which houses the U.S. office of the International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI), is the lead partner in the network and has worked with the London School of Hygiene to develop the collaboration with Haramaya University.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: Communication Officer
Location Haramaya University, Oromia, Ethiopia
Responsible to: Project Manager
Full Time/Part Time/Casual: Full time
No. of posts 1
Duration of contract 1 year contract likely extension
Salary: 17,392 Birr per month
Place of Application Haramaya University Business and Economics College Human
Resource Cluster or Haramaya University Liaison
Office at Addis Ababa, Arat Kilo. Former Germany Cultural
Institute Building Office No.15.
Haramaya University College of Health and Medical Sciences,
Champs Project Office No. 14
Deadline for Application Within 10 (Ten) Working days after the announcement of this
Vacancy.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement an effective communications strategy based on our target audience.
- Write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other marketing material that communicates the organization’s activities, products and/or services.
- Respond to media inquiries, arrange interviews, and act as a spokesperson for the organization.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists, and maintain a media database.
- Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.
- Maintain records of media coverage and collate analytics and metrics.
- Proficiency in design and publishing software.
- Manage conflict as it arises and escalate to management.
Essential requirements
- MA in Communications, Journalism, English language and literature or related field.
- Minimum of 1 years’ relevant experience in a communications role.
- Knowledge of desktop publishing software (InDesign/Photoshop).
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Good time management and organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
Desirable requirements
- Fluency in Amharic and Afan Oromo