Translator and Press Officer, Afarigna

Job Description

Report To: Director, Media and Communication

Purpose of the Job

Serves as the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) primary contact for media engagement with a strong focus on translation. The role involves translating media content, press releases, and human rights materials between Amharic and Afarigna, while also managing media relations, preparing press materials, organizing interviews and events, and monitoring media coverage related to the Commission’s work.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate EHRC press releases, articles, reports, and human rights content from Amharic to Afarigna language and vice versa, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Support in the monitoring, translation, and summarization of local media coverage on human rights issues for internal use and public communication.
• Draft and edit articles and press releases in both Amharic and Afarigna language.
• Maintain and update the branch office’s website and social media with translated content to ensure accessibility and inclusiveness.
• Handle inquiries from journalists and other media contacts through telephone, email, and written correspondence, providing clear and accurate responses in appropriate languages.
• Arrange and coordinate media-related events, interviews, and press conferences, including interpretation services when necessary.
• Liaise with local and international media representatives to promote accurate reporting on human rights issues.
• Monitor current affairs and EHRC-related media coverage, translating key content for internal reporting and public dissemination.
• Prepare and translate media kits, case stories, and other informational materials for journalists.
• Distribute press releases and promotional materials to media mailing lists in appropriate languages.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with media personnel and ensure they receive timely translated information.
• Create and circulate bilingual or multilingual press reviews summarizing EHRC’s media presence and visibility.

Qualification and Experience