About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes equality and inclusion, and mitigates the impact of COVID-19.
As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position.
Job Title: Senior Project Officer - Communications
Band: VIII
Required number: One
Department: Country Program
Employment Term: Indefinite term
Reports To: Program Manager I – Communications
Country/Location: CRS Ethiopia/Addis Abba
Job Summary
The Senior Program Officer for Communications is responsible for contributing to the development and execution of an effective and comprehensive communications strategy to raise the country program’s profile with target audiences, including donors, partners, local media, national and local government, the Catholic church and others. S(he) will create content and uses effective communications channels to help position CRS Ethiopia for funding and influence and will work closely with Program Manager for Communications, Knowledge Management and Learning Officer and regional communications staff to ensure strategic alignment of communications, consistent messaging, and a strong brand identity.
Job Responsibilities
Typical background, experience & requirements:
Education and experience:
Travel required – 50% travel to project intervention areas.
Key working relationships
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.