Background
HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge is an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The Africa Regional Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.
HelpAge has been present in Ethiopia since the year 1992 and currently implementing multi sector programmes (health, refugee assistance, drought mitigation, social protection etc.) in Tigray, Gambella, SNNPR, and Oromia regions of Ethiopia. The organization works closely with various ministries and authorities of the Government of Ethiopia (Ministries of social protection, rural development, health, ARRA, DPPB among others).
Ethiopia country programme works closely with an affiliate organization, Ethiopian Elderly Pensioners National Association (EEPNA) and other implementing partners, in programming as well as campaigning activities to address issues of older persons.
Length of Contract :12 months, with possibility of extension
Working Relationship
The post holder will work closely with colleagues in the programme team in Ethiopia and the communications department of Africa Regional Office located in Nairobi and the head office in London. He/She works with affiliates and partner organisations related to older people.
Job Purpose
To develop and implement a national communication strategy, maintaining, reviewing and managing systems for processing and sharing of information for the HelpAge Ethiopia team and affiliates and partners, to gather and process information in support of initiatives in the country and to act as the main point of contact on communication issues between HelpAge Ethiopia, Africa Regional Office and London Office
Job Responsibilities
National and International Communications Strategy
Media
Publications, Documentations and Video
Events and Partnership Management
Online communications
Programme communications
Other duties
Person Specification
Essential:
Desirable