Communication & Multimedia Expert

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE), re-established by proclamation No. 1133/2011, is the constitutionally mandated body to conduct elections, organize referendum and regulate political parties in Ethiopia. NEBE is working to boost its’ institutional strength with a special focus on enhancement of human resource capacity. Accordingly, NEBE would like to invite applicants for Communication & Multimedia Expert position who meet the following requirements.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Communications Department, the Communication & multimedia Expert is expected to support the Communications Department on a range of issues including development and execution of effective digital communications and issues including development and execution of an effective communications strategy.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively create editorial content (stories, photos, info graphics, videos, etc.) in cooperation with Communications team;
• Create digital media contents for NEBE communications team and work closely with NEBE social media expert;
• Take photos and videos of events;
• Edit videos and photos in a speedy manner;
• Design different communications materials for digital media, voter education and other uses;
• Design different creative materials based on the content direction given by the communications department;
• Participate in events and initiatives that the NEBE and its partners organize;
• Take the lead and follow up on other design and printing works for the NEBE;
• Knowledge on digital media management and management software, and website administration;
• Knowledge on Ethiopia’s digital media environment is a plus;
• Animation and other creative skills are a plus.
• Support the development and execution of an effective communications strategy
• Assist with drafting communication materials
• Support resolution of communications inquiries
• Support over all NEBE’s Media relations works
• Other duties as assigned;

Required number: One

Reports to: Head of Communication Department

Duration: Permanent

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements on academic qualification:

• BA/MA in Communications, Computer Science, Digital Media or any related field;

Requirements on Professional Experiences:

• 7/5 years of proven professional experience respectively on the specific skills mentioned above are required;
• Proficiency in technological tools required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment, and utilize initiative to direct
• own and others’ activities;
• Ability to remain highly organized while handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines and show initiative, good judgment, and resourcefulness;
• Not be a member of any political party;
• Willingness to adhere to all principles of confidentiality;
• Ability to conduct self with integrity and function ethically;
• Strong oral and written communication;
• Strong ability to work independently and under stress;
• Strong command in more than one NEBE working languages preferred.
• Fluency in English and Amharic required; Additional local language is a plus