Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA)Vacancy Announcement Position: Director, Communications (Re-advert)- Term of Employment: One year with possible extension- Duty Station(s): Addis Ababa- Required Number: 1- Salary & Benefits: Competitive- Application Deadline: May 23, 2019Purpose of the position• The Communications Director leads the development and successful implementation of the ATA’s communications strategy. This includes external engagement with national, international and regional media and partners to enhance partnerships, build ATA’s brand, share learnings and highlight success stories, as well as internal communications, events and training to strengthen the capacity and culture of the ATA team.• The successful applicant will have a passion for strategy coupled with the entrepreneurialism and pragmatism to execute at a tactical level. S/he should demonstrate a genuine commitment to developing a team and assisting the organization to achieve broad-based social impact through the Agricultural Transformation Agenda.• The Communications Director will manage a team and report directly to the Senior Director of CEO. This role presents a unique opportunity to work directly with the ATA Senior Management Team and mobilize stakeholders on highly visible initiatives within an exciting national and international context. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Lead the development and successful implementation of the ATA Communications Strategy to reflect external engagement, internal communications, branding, and project support needs• Inspire and lead a team of dedicated communications professionals by effectively planning, prioritizing, coaching and providing development opportunities• Maintain a regular and strategic media presence, including facilitation of events for major projects and partners, interviews with the CEO and other senior leaders/experts, speeches and news articles, and enhancement of website and social media• Lead production of key publications, including annual reports for the ATA and the Transformation Agenda, quarterly newsletters, press releases, and project briefs• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Government Relations teams to engage key stakeholders and partners for joint publicity and communications initiatives• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team in communicating organizational strategy and priorities• Collaborate with Project Team Leaders to develop annual communications plans for all ATA projects and provide technical advice on procurement of creative and marketing vendors• Build the communications capacity and awareness of the strategic role of communications with ATA teams through targeted training and mentoring• Develop a platform for the ATA team that facilitates sharing of key documents and information among teams and across the organization• Ensure the quality, consistency, timeliness and professionalism of all ATA communications materials, through brand manuals, communications tool-kits, and team training’s.• Monitor, evaluate and report on communications activities and identify new communications approaches and opportunities• Manage planning, recruiting and budgeting for the Communications Team• Other communications activities as assigned by the Senior Director of Strategic ServicesHow to Apply• We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter, (ii) CV (maximum 5 pages) to https://apply.ata.gov.et OR recruitment@ata.gov.et by mentioning the position title on the subject line.• Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.• Women are highly encouraged to apply.• Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Bachelor's

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A minimum of BA degree in communications, public relations, journalism, international relations, media relations or other relevant field. Master’s degree in preferred.
• At least 12 years for BA degree and 10 years for master’s degree with relevant professional experience, preferably in a generalist corporate communications role with a national or international focus, including experience managing a team
• Self-motivated team-player with proven ability to contribute to organizational success at both strategic and operational levels
• First-rate oral and written communication skills, and ability to shift smoothly between storytelling and structured technical communication to fit the audience
• Sophisticated stakeholder engagement skills with a successful track record dealing with government bodies, development agencies, media, and the general public.
• Passion and talent for training, coaching, and capacity building.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, start-up environment, with an emphasis on high performance, teamwork, accountability and results.
• Strong set of personal values, including integrity, honesty and desire to be of service.
• Experience in the agriculture and/or development sectors preferred.
• Previous international work experience or work with international organizations is a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Amharic.

10-15 years