Ethiopia nationals: WASH Communication Office (Readvertized)

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

  • Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Full-time
  • Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organization. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in more than 26 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses, and organizations with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to essential services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

SNV, Netherlands Development Organization, has been operating in Ethiopia since the 1970s. Currently, SNV is working in eight regional states and the two city administrations of Ethiopia, providing technical assistance and program implementation in Agriculture, WASH, and Energy Sectors. SNV is an open and learning organization that focuses on improving the lives of Ethiopians through a market-based approach inclusive of women and youth. In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change including strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects.

For more information on SNV’s operations, visit our website: www.snv.org

Background of the Project

The project is designed to contribute to the sustained reduction of the prevalence of Trachomatous inflammation– follicular (TF) to < 5% through sustained change in facial cleanliness and handwashing practices of the community; use of improved sanitation and integration/mainstreaming of trachoma and WASH interventions in 8 woredas in 4 zones of the Oromia region.

Job Description

Summery of the role

SNV is seeking applicants for a WASH Communication Officer position for the Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) funded WASH for Trachoma Elimination (WASHTRA) phase 2 Project to be implemented in Oromia region. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the WASH Communications Officer will be responsible for leading the different action research, development of case stories, practice papers, lesson learned and the production of communication and outreach materials, and launching and events campaign in relation to the WASH for Trachoma elimination required actions.

The position will have frequent travel to the project woredas.

Key Activities: 

  • Content management
  • Project implementation
  • Manage budget projections and work plans for activities related to communications
  • Prepare timely reports and feedback on activities for coordination
  • Monitor the effectiveness of each platform

Qualifications

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Journalism, business administration or another relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years  experience in leading and managing NGO external and stakeholder communications. The officer is required to have a design and layout skills (Adobe Photoshop, In Design) and Event planning and management experience

Required skills

  • Previous experience and track record in promoting behavioural and attitude change.
  • Strong communication, report writing and presentation& advisory skills including interpersonal communication skills
  •  managing media platforms  (social media, website, newspapers, radio)

Competencies

  • Problem analysis
  • Communication
  • Focus on quality
  • Result Orientation
  • Persuasiveness

Additional Information

Contract duration

The position is to be offered based on a National contract  and initially for a term of  8 months with possible extension based on budget availability and performance. 

Working at SNV

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, We offer
opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. 

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking on the I’m Interested button and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before or on 20th April 2023.

All information will be in the strictest confidence and in accordance to GDPR. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We will require that you provide us with full details of three people who are willing to act as a referee.  We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement


POSITION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

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