Categories: Vacancies, April 2026

Senior Officer, Communication

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Organization: Kegna Beverages Share Company

Deadline: February 17, 2025

Job Description

Kegna Beverages Share Company is the company which is under formation and working hard to engross in the Beverage Industry of Ethiopia that is incredibly untapped yet and fast growing.

The Company, officially endorsed on 04 March 2017 by the recommendation and promoter Committee selection of the Public Private Partnership Council of the Oromia Regional State. The promoter committee has been in contact since then frequently on the formal establishment of Kegna Beverages and on fulfilling local legal requirements of company formation, finalizing multiple discipline viability tests and studies and ground preparation for the official launching and foreign direct investment search, and approaches.

Kegna Beverages Share Company officially launched on 01 April 2017 at the Oromo Cultural Center at the Presence of higher Oromia Regional State Officials, Bank Representatives, Local Investors, invited Foreign Investors, Invited guests and Medias. The multiple studies which are mostly finalized as of now (Feasibility Study, Civil and Construction works assessment, Geotechnical, hydrology and topography analysis) on the primarily selected site of the production are finalized and ready to show the picture of the investment as of now.

Our vision is Aspiring to become one of the leading beverage companies in Ethiopia and beyond by 2040.

Role Description

The Communication senior officer is responsible for the proper internal and external communication functions of the company.

Responsibilities

Develops an internal and external communication plan to drive engagement, alignment and understanding of the company’s strategy and priorities.
Ensures all internal and external stakeholders are kept informed and motivated about the plan and operations of the company.
Leads the creation, editing, content development, layout, and production of internal newsletters
Maintains positive and fruitful relationships with journalists.
Assists with the design and development of a media relations strategy that promotes, protects, and builds on the company’s reputation and ensures alignment with strategies and priorities.
Creates a positive media profile and positioning.
Prepares media statements.
Responds to media inquiries.
Drafts and distributes news releases using a combination of traditional and social media
Recommend strategies to manage the issues, including identifying appropriate responses and communication channels.
Recommends strategies to manage the issues, including identifying appropriate responses and communication channels.
Designs corporate communication strategy and plan;
Assist with the development of communications policies and plans for internal and external communications.
Ensures efficient and effective use of communications channels reviewing and updating to meet audience requirements.
Researches speech subject matter based on the needs of the CEO/board.
Prepares and writes speeches for authorized spokespersons as required
Carries out other activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.