Director, Humanitarian Diplomacy and communication

The Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS) was established in 1935 and is one of the oldest and largest humanitarian organizations in Ethiopia. ERCS provides services to communities affected by natural and manmade disasters through the provision of emergency responses, ambulance and first aid, family reunification, essential drugs, water and sanitation, and other humanitarian services. ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. Currently the ERCS has a structure consisting of 15 Regional Offices, Zonal Branches and District/Woreda Branches, Woreda Red Cross Committee and Kebele Red Cross committees.

ERCS also runs disaster risk reduction programs relating to food security, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and institutional capacity building interventions, with the aim of creating resilience households and communities. ERCS works in partnership with the Ethiopian Government, International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), partnering National Societies, members, volunteers and the communities we serve.

Details of the vacant position

• • Job Title:                       Director, Humanitarian Diplomacy and communication
  • Work Unit:                    Humanitarian Diplomacy and communication department
  • Reports to:                      Secretary General
  • Terms of employment:  Permanent after probation period
  • Place of Work:              Addis Ababa
  • Salary:                           As per the organizations salary scale

II    Job Summary

Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and controls the humanitarian diplomacy and communication activities of the Society; develop/review policies, strategy, procedures, tools and guidelines for communication and dissemination activities and ensure their proper implementation usage and access; develops and strengthens the relationship of the Society with internal and external stakeholders, the RCRC Movement and makes synergized endeavors to promote mutual understanding, and common voice; engages with the relevant Federal authorities in the promotion and inclusion of the Red Cross Principles and Values in the education and social system of the country; initiates communication and disseminations cooperation with concerned government and non-government organizations on awareness creation, visibility, image building, correct usage of red cross emblem, within the framework of the Society’s mandate; facilitates and organizes events, days, and field trips with relevant internal and external stake holders, media houses to inform about the works and achievements of the NS.

Key performance area    

Qualification Requirements:  

• Second/First degree in Journalism and communication, language and literature, Political Science, International Relations, Media management, Humanitarian Diplomacy, International Humanitarian Law, public Administration and Management, Psychology, Social Anthropology, Governance, development Studies or other related fields and 10/12 years of relevant work experience out of which 5/7 years in managerial role/positions.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and managerial abilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, networking, and partnership-building abilities.
• Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and data-driven program management.
• Commitment to humanitarian values and Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.

Core Values and Attributes

• Integrity, accountability, and transparency.
• Inclusivity and respect for diversity.
• Commitment to youth empowerment and community engagement.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on innovation and impact.