Communication Officer

About Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE)

Geneva Global Ethiopia (GGE) is an international non-governmental organization registered under the Agency of Civil Society Organization with certificate No 1724. GGE has been working in the education sector since 2011 G.C particularly on accelerated education program and EiE. Currently GGE is seeking candidates for a Communication Officer role for an upcoming emergency response program for IDPs and host communities in Ethiopia with specific emergency-affected target woredas and schools of Oromia and Amhara regions.

Communication Officer

Reported to: Program Manager (Country Office)

Duty Station: Country Office, Addis Ababa

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: As per the organization salary scale

Number of Vacancy(s): 1 (One)

Job Category: Communication, Advocacy, Knowledge Management

Type of Vacancy: Internal/External

Job Overview

The Communication Officer will lead the development and implementation of communication strategies that promote GGE’s mission and achievements under this project. The role involves managing internal and external communications, coordinating visibility efforts, and supporting advocacy activities to raise awareness of education and emergency interventions.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

Communication and Public Engagement

• Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with program goals.
• Produce newsletters, factsheets, blogs, and case studies to showcase project impact.
• Ensure consistent branding and visibility of GGE and donor logos in all communication materials.
• Support storytelling efforts from the field, capturing human interest stories and visual content (photos/videos).

Media and Advocacy

• Build and maintain media relationships to disseminate program success.
• Draft press releases, social media posts, and other media content.
• Organize events, campaigns, and media visits to project sites.

Internal Communication and Knowledge Management

• Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Coordinate internal updates and information sharing across fields and head offices.
• Support the translation and dissemination of key materials in local languages.

Partnership and Coordination

• Work closely with colleagues, partners, consortium members, and government bodies on joint communication and visibility initiatives.
• Represent GGE in external communication and advocacy forums.

Qualities and Qualifications

Geneva Global Ethiopia expects the Employee to:

• Possess the academic and professional qualifications, experience, and expertise required to meet the responsibilities identified above with excellence.
• Be energetic in rendering services to Geneva Global Ethiopia.
• Be attentive to detail and work methodically and accurately.
• Be professional and kind in all interactions, whether with colleagues, partners, clients, authorities, beneficiaries, or any other outside person.
• Use initiative.
• Work independently, taking the initiative in accordance with specific duties and as appropriate.
• Participate actively, productively, and respectfully as a member of the GGE and GGI team, upholding all Geneva Global values and standards.
• Work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Exercise the utmost good faith towards Geneva Global both in rendering services and in all dealings with Geneva Global and stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education:

• First Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Development, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in communication roles, preferably in NGOs or development organizations.

Skills:

• Strong writing, editing, and design skills; proficiency in communication tools (Canva, Adobe, MS Office, etc. social media management.

Language:

• Fluent in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo.

Soft Skills:

• Creative thinker, relationship builder, and strong presentation skills.

Reference:

• Three strong references with complete contact address are required