Catholic Relief ServicesVacancy AnnouncementPosition Title: Communications Officer- Duly Station: CRS/Addis Ababa Office- Employment Term: Indefinite period- Reports To: Communications and Disability Program Specialist- Application Deadline: January 14, 2019Purpose of the Position: The communications officer is responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the CRS’ Communications Unit to deliver strong, dynamic and cutting- edge communication about the CRS work in Ethiopia. He/she will work under the supervision of the Communications Manager, and in close collaboration with CRS management team and program staff.Agency-wide Competencies for all CRS positions:These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.*Trusting Relationships *Professional Growth *Partnership *Accountability

Bachelor's

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Journalism, Marketing or Communications.
• Minimum of five years’ work for bachelors and 2 years for Master, work experience in media, marketing, public relations or journalism, experience working with INGOs or’ UN preferred.
• Experience in event planning and managing communication strategies targeting a variety of audiences.

5-10 years

• You should send your application letter and up-to-date CV via email address: ET_Job_Applications@global.crs.org before the application deadline January 14, 2019. Please write the position title you are applying for in your subject line of your email, and in your application letter.Applications should be submitted by January 14, 2019 up to 5:00 PM, late submission will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. Phone solicitations cannot be accepted. You will be contacted only if you are selected for written exam/interview.Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply!CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our Commitment to protecting children and Vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Equal Opportunity Employer