Edukans is an international NGO with headquarters in Amersfoort, the Netherlands and a local office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We specialise in providing marginalised children and youth around the world with basic education and vocational trainings. We focus on four key themes: quality primary education, youth at work, education in emergencies, and equal opportunities for boys and girl.
Edukans, as the lead organization, is implementing “Linking and Upscaling for Employment” project in North Wollo, South Wollo and Oromo special zone of Amhara regional state together with four grant beneficiaries: Development Expertise Centre (DEC), Hope Enterprises, Confederation of Ethiopian Trade Unions (CETU), and Centro Internazionale Famiglie pro Adozione (CIFA).
This project is part of Stemming Irregular Migration in Northern and Central Ethiopia (SINCE) programme, financed by the European Union Trust fund for Africa and is implemented by the Embassy of Italy in Ethiopia. The overall objective is to contribute to reduce irregular migration from Northern and Central Ethiopia by improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable population, including potential migrants and returnees with specific focus on youth and women.
Purpose of the Position
Edukans is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Communications Officer. She/he will be responsible for the implementation of the project’s communications and visibility plan by leading in the design and development of communication and visibility materials for SINCE Projects that includes maintaining a strong social medial presence.
Key Responsibilities
Report to: Consortium Programme Manager
Skills and experience: