Job purpose:

• Lead in the planning, delivery and maintenance of good internal and external communications and information sharing (success stories, human interest stories, documentaries, updates, policy briefs etc.) and co-ordinate their review and approval including consents and copyright.
• Oversee the internal and external communication function for the TARGET project. Specifically, to support in establishing and maintaining an interactive information sharing flow with stakeholders to drive the project outcomes.
• Oversee event management, working closely with the program and operations team.
• Have strategic oversight of training sessions and events in order to manage efficiency, VfM and to ensure that resources are well deployed across TARGET training

Responsibilities:

• Seek out ideas for and create a range of interesting, lively materials from the project activities and impact for effective stakeholder’s engagement and policy influencing
• To develop, implement and monitor of the project strategic communication plan to meet program objectives and promote the transparency of the project activities.
• Provide technical oversight for the programmatic implementation and monitoring of strategic communication and media activities in coordination with Education Development Trust management and project teams.
• Coordinate and manage communication through online platforms and technologies including online discussion forums and other digital engagements
• Transform raw content provided by project staff into multi-media communications content and opportunities
• Identify opportunities in media and online platforms to amplify messages and the impact of products and services; and develop content for such media and platforms
• Prepare and share other communication products including for targeted audience such as policy briefs, analytical reports, human interest stories, documentaries etc. to drive impact on project objectives
• Train and advise staff on how to package content to drive better results through communications, particularly on use of digital platforms
• Participate in project activities to provide feedback on communications needs and knowledge sharing opportunities for the team.
• Monitor communications activities and log through monitoring and evaluation systems and prepare reports for internal use and decision making
• Oversee event management, working closely with the project team to ensure that events are well managed, publicized and achieve intended outcomes
• Maintain strategic oversight of all TARGET training and consultation events in order to maximize efficiency and quality
• Monitor and support the team in maintaining the marketing and branding polices of EDT and the client.

Job Requirements

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree required in a communication, marketing or related area, Masters will be an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in communications/public relations (development, or philanthropy experience)

Experience:

• Substantial experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience in writing for a range of audiences, including writing for web and summarizing technical and complex content into non-specialist language. This includes the ability to write policy briefs, press releases, liaise with journalists and respond to media and other influencers

Skills:

Essential

• Strong verbal and writing skills in English and Amharic
• Good Public Relations, Marketing and communication skills

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