Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Communication Officer- Term of Employment: One year with possibility of extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: One- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: February 13, 2020ESSENTIAL DUTIES:• Implement the ATA Communications Strategy together with the other Communications team staff.• Develop consistent and appropriate communications materials (reports, brochures, newsletters, press releases and presentations) for various target audiences, including ATA’s partners, government institutions, media agencies, and the public.• Lead or support the organization of events, such as project launches, field days, and press conferences, for priority projects or on an ad hoc basis.• Build and maintain relationships with communications/public relations teams at key partner institutions.• Work with priority project teams to assist their communications activities, particularly by providing coaching regarding media engagement.• Develop and maintain an up-to-date contacts database of partners and donors.• Maintain and manage a database of key media ensure a pool of agriculture-reporting journalists is developed, Develop and maintain an up-to-date contacts database of partners and donors.• Facilitate media interviews with appropriate ATA staff.• Maintain and regularly update the ATA website and the ATA Hub.• Write, edit and proofread Amharic documents, as needed.• Assist with translation of organizational publications from Amharic to English or vice versa, taking the lead in translation as needed.• Liaise with ATA program/project teams to remain abreast of progress and developments and maintain up-to-date information relevant for the production of communications materials.• Work closely with the Senior Communications Officer and follow his guidance to ensure alignment of outputs and products.• Oversee, and. as needed, handle the regular dissemination of “the week ahead at ATA” to all ATA staff.• Manage the weekly highlight and updates from the ATA Hub.• Conduct media monitoring and report on any developments of concern or impact to ATA’s work.• Engage in other internal and external communication activities as assigned by the Communications Director or her/his designee.• Liaise with service providers such as consultants, external translators, photographers and printing companies.• Take minutes at Communications team minutes and archive all meeting notes.• Track project timelines and develop plan to meet deadlines.• Manage the ATA and Communications team email accounts.• Handle any other related tasks as requested, shifting roles with other team members as the need arises.

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, media relations or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a generalist corporate communications role with a national or international focus.
• Self-motivated, organized team-player, capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• First rate written and verbal communication skills in both English and Amharic, with some experience with translation work.
• Experience dealing with government bodies, development agencies, media, and the general public.
• Strong professional commitment and orientation within the agriculture and/or development sectors.
• Innovative and problem-solving skills and capacity to deliver under pressure.
• High level of commitment and working with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work extra hours as needed.

5-10 years

• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to send (i) a cover letter and (ii) CV (maximum 3 pages) at http://apply.ata.gov.et• Also, please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application form.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.