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Family Health International (FHI) 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff include experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology โ creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.
Background:
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for a Communication Specialist position for a community nutrition activity in Ethiopia. The Activity focuses on enhancing multisector coordination and accountability; improving nutrition practices and health-seeking behaviors; and strengthening delivery of quality nutrition services within USAIDโs Feed the Future Zones of Influence.
Job Summary:
The Communication Specialist will provide communication and operational support to the Feed the Future Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity. The Communication Specialist will implement the Activity day-to-day communication strategy, which will include developing project material, newsletters, media content and enhancing promotional efforts as needed. They will also be responsible for supporting meeting planning and coordinating.
Accountabilities:
- Develop internal and external project communications plan.
- Ensure quality control of internal and external communications products including periodic reports, newsletters and presentations.
- Research, develop and edit a broad range of communication materials for the project.
- Support the coordination of in-person and virtual workshops and meetings, including developing agendas and inviting guest speakers.
- Support the preparation of speeches, talking points, slide presentations, images, briefers, press releases, and pitches for a wide range of events.
- Attend regular Communications Team meetings and ensure working relationships with all project team leaders.
- Provide copy editing support, as requested.
- Provide responsive branding guidance to the project and ensure branding and marking compliance.
- Liaise directly with donors, government and FHI 360โs country and regional offices, as appropriate.
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to work independently and manage sensitive work.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with and provide support to executive staff.
- Highly responsive to internal and external requests.
- Knowledge and experience in communications related to international public health and/or development.
- Sensitive to cultural differences and the political and ethical issues associated with international health and development work.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on complex problems across the organization that require routine coordination with communications team leadership.
- Makes independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of company policies, procedures and operations.
- Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.
Supervision Given/Received:
- May have supervisory responsibility.
- Receives instructions on new assignments.
- Reports to Chief of Party.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in English, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Related Field.
Experience:
- ยท Minimum 8 years of related experience in communications for development (familiarity with USAID programming and communications preferred).
ยท Excellent computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office suite and related business and communication tools
ยท Strong editing and proofing skills. Ability to communicate written and orally in a succinct, clear, persuasive manner
ยท Strong communication and writing skills in Amharic and English
ยท Superior organizational skills and acute attention to detail
ยท Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Detail oriented, meticulous, and well organized
ยท Proficiency in content creation tools and graphic design is beneficial
Typical Physical Demands:
- Typical office environment.
- Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
Technology to be Used:
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
- Less than 10%
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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- Less than 10%
- Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
- ยท Minimum 8 years of related experience in communications for development (familiarity with USAID programming and communications preferred).
- Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in English, Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or Related Field.