World Vision International NGO Public Engagement Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the Public Engagement unit to create new opportunities for the public to engage with World Vision
Lead the Public Engagement unit to ensure media strategy developed, relationships with mass media are fostered, media visits (virtual and in-person) are hosted, traditional and social media environments are positive
Ensure World Vision influences the public opinion and advocate on development issues, by building branding, reputation, and relationships with local and international media based in Ethiopia, and by creating engaging online and social media environments for people to interact with World Vision.
During an emergency, disaster, or media crisis, ensure World Vision maintains strong links and communications with the media.
Develop journalist and media engagement to build trust and confidence in World Vision’s development expertise
Oversee the development of a social media strategy that leverages appropriate platforms, positioning World Vision positively with target audiences
Ensure proactive management of social platforms leads to growing online presence across website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, etc. And that quality stories and messages are being broadcast regularly and in sync with traditional media messaging – building world vision’s brand trust and awareness.
Ensure the Integrated Communications Coordinators in Field, Technical Programmes, Grants, and Emergencies (HEA) receive on-going support, capacity building, instruction and guidance from the Public Engagement Unit
Lead and supervise the staff of the Public Engagement Unit (social media, media relations, digital and web, events and campaigns) ensuring that clear roles and responsibilities across the specialist units results in highly effective teamwork and efficient collaboration
Increase the quality and quantity of responsive and proactive communications projects
High performance of the team is ensured through the leading of; goal setting, prioritization, process management, and relationship management
Manage key relationships with external local partners, freelancers and suppliers
6-years experience managing communications or media teams, in international humanitarian and development sector, business, or creative industries
Demonstrated experience managing external media partner relationships, such as agencies or broadcast networks
Advanced technical skills in several of the major areas of the job, such as; social media design, media relations, digital and web development, events and campaigns
Proven experience of training and capacity building of others
Advanced level of computer proficiency, Mac and PC
Experience working with children and youth
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, Journalism, Arts or similar
Professional certifications in any of the technical areas of communications or marketing
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of the marketing, communication, and media industry
Thorough knowledge of international development, World Vision development practice, and marketing and communications needs
Job Requirements:
6-years experience managing communications or media teams, in international humanitarian and development sector, business, or creative industries
Demonstrated experience managing external media partner relationships, such as agencies or broadcast networks
Advanced technical skills in several of the major areas of the job, such as; social media design, media relations, digital and web development, events and campaigns
Proven experience of training and capacity building of others
Advanced level of computer proficiency, Mac and PC
Experience working with children and youth
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Media, Journalism, Arts or similar
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Thorough knowledge of the marketing, communication, and media industry
Thorough knowledge of international development, World Vision development practice, and marketing and communications needs
Professional certifications in any of the technical areas of communications or marketing
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement; Working primarily in the head office in Addis Ababa, semi-regular travel locally and internationally will be required.
Physical Requirements; Travel by road, flexibility with accommodation and dietary arrangements. Ability to partake in on-location production or live events.
Working knowledge: professional English language required Other local languages are beneficial.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision International NGO Public Engagement Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
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