Communication Manager

Job Description

The Communications Manager serves as the country lead for all communications and visibility efforts, with accountability for strategy development, execution, quality assurance, and alignment in close coordination with the Global Communications Team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the organization’s communications strategy and action plans.
• Develop and recommend communication tools, systems, and guidelines to improve efficiency and impact.
• Manage digital communications, including website and social media presence, in coordination with global team.
• Ensure consistent, values-aligned messaging and adherence to branding guidelines across all platforms.
• Oversee content development, quality assurance, and storytelling that demonstrates impact and learning.
• Support stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships, through effective communication.
• Design and deliver strategic events and visibility moments as communications platforms, ensuring clear objectives, stakeholder targeting, media integration, and post-event amplification.
• Provide technical input and leadership for communication-related procurements and recruitment processes.
• Contribute to and support global communications projects such as the production of the annual Social Impact Report.
• Contribute to partnership and resource mobilization initiatives by providing strategic communications support to the Country Manager.
• Develop and manage proactive media relations, including media mapping, relationship management, spokesperson preparation, press briefings, and reputation sensitive communications in coordination with the Country Manager.

Requirements

• University degree in communications, public relations, business, economics, public administration or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, preferably within international NGOs, social entrepreneurship, or development focused organizations.
• Strong understanding of the Ethiopian media, policy, and social entrepreneurship landscape.
• Experience from project managing, leading, driving or coordinating programs.
• Experience from work/volunteering within the philanthropic/non-profit or business sector will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

How To Apply

Submit your CV only using the attached link:

https://forms.gle/LhzbUGH8reFG8Az47