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Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)

Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)

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Position: Special Assistant to the Board & Corporate Affairs Manager
Job Time: Full-Time
Job Type: Contract
Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Posted date: 3 years ago
Deadline: Submition date is over

Job Summary

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Plans and executes internal and external communication strategies and tactics that will strengthen the NS brand, broaden awareness of its programmes, projects and priorities, and increase the knowledge of the impact of its work across key stakeholders (internal and external).
  2. Working closely with the NS Boards, internal stakeholders (employees and partners national society) and external stakeholders (government offices), s/he holds a distinct position with influence across all lines of corporate communication.
  3. Plays a key role in the communications within and outside of the NS.
  4. Supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of the NS’s communications programme.
  5. Serves key advisers to the PR team.
  6. Oversees the activities of communication with the board members and work on documentation keeping well-organized and updated minutes and signed documents.   
  7. Develops and strengthens the relationship of the Society with stakeholders within and outside the Movement and makes synergized endeavors to promote mutual understanding and partnership;
  8. Organizes and directs the overall flow of information for an NS and Delivers written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
  9. Ensures that adequate and effective procedures are in place and made effectively operational while communicating with both internal and external stakeholders.
  10. Follows up and facilitates the overall communication activities of the board and ensures that it is effectively and efficiently implemented;
  11. Play a key role in creating and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders and proposes changes as deemed necessary
  12. Ensure proper communication has been done when responding to those requests that need the attention of the board president.
  13. Fostering a system of institutional memory, the best practices, strategies, and knowledge gained by the National Society be reported and shared across all NS offices.

Qualification Requirements:

  • Second/First degree in Communication, Journalism and communication, foreign language, Public relations, Business administration, International Relations, Marketing and relevant discipline
  • 4/6 related years of work experience   
  • Willing to give voluntary service to the society with his/her own initiative

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills in Amharic & English.
  • Must have excellent computer skills particularly with software applications like Word and PowerPoint.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to function well in a team environment and networking skills.
  • Must have the ability to effectively prioritize projects and multi-task.
  • Must be an efficient time manager.
  • Must be highly detail-oriented.
  • Must have good problem solving and decision-making skills.