Purpose of the Job 
The Communications Specialist is a strategic, results-driven professional responsible for designing and executing high-impact communication initiatives that elevate BGI Ethiopia’s brand, reputation, and stakeholder engagement. This role demands proactive content creation, expert media and public relations handling, and end-to-end communication campaign management across BGI’s multiple sites and strategic projects. The specialist also plays a central role in driving thought leadership and maintaining meaningful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Design and implement integrated communication and PR strategies aligned with BGI Ethiopia’s corporate vision and priorities.

• Lead the internal communication strategy, approach, and execution to support business priorities and cultural transformation.

• Engaging cross-functionally to understand strategic priorities and tailor internal messaging accordingly.

• Own and lead internal communications, working closely with key internal stakeholders to cascade relevant, credible, and timely messaging.

• Develop and produce high-quality content for press releases, media kits, speeches, internal publications, executive messaging, and digital platforms.

• Support proactive media relations, building and sustaining strong relationships with journalists, editors, and influencers.

• Plan and oversee strategic stakeholder engagement initiatives, including mapping, segmentation, and the development of tailored communication approaches for each audience.

• Monitor and analyze media coverage and provide regular reports on the company's reputation.

• Develop and manage stakeholder database to support targeted engagement and networking.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and subject matter experts, to curate, integrate, and maintain uniform communication and knowledge management practices. 

• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with regulatory bodies, government officials, media, community leaders, and NGOs.

• Serve as a strategic liaison for high-level stakeholder engagement and events.

• Support the execution of major corporate events, press briefings, launches, and CSR campaigns with strategic visibility outcomes.

• Develop content for social media networks and monitor industry trends and sustainability practices to identify opportunities for proactive Communication.

• Manage BGI’s corporate website and those of its subsidiaries, ensuring consistency across all web platforms and regularly updating content to reflect accurate, timely, and strategic information.

• Monitor industry and national developments, compile and report for internal management.

• Manage content calendars and provide creative direction for BGI’s digital presence.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or a master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Strategic Marketing, or a related field.

• 3+ years of impactful experience in corporate communications, internal communication, media relations, or public affairs. 

• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic communication plans that drive engagement.

• Strong experience in internal communications and change communication.

• Skilled in managing media relations, crisis communication, and stakeholder engagement, including government and community relations.

• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple platforms.

• Proficient in digital communication tools, intranet platforms, and social media.

 High levels of ownership, agility, and interpersonal influence.

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