British Embassy

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We don't discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where  functional and security  requirements allow. The purpose of the internship positions is to support  youthful people with the potential to make a lasting contribution to Ethiopia’s development to make a great start to their professional career. The placement will focus on developing knowledge and experience in specific parts of our portfolio and learning about the broader development sector upon completion of the placement. We're launching an internship programme because.  Position Marketing And Communications Consultant  

Job Description  

Transformation has resulted in changes in skills requirements, roles, and numbers of roles required in the new operating model. The roles in the new operating model will be restricted to employees in the selection pool in the first instance. Selection for any jobs that remain unfilled following the agreed selection process will be conducted in line with the Global Recruitment policy.  Marketing and Communications Consultant, Ethiopia  Role Purpose  The British Council is looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Consultant who'll lead the content development and management of communications of its operations in Ethiopia. The Consultant is expected to ensure a visible presence across different platforms, effectively communicate the organization’s works, support documentation and measurement of media activities, and generate reports to share knowledge with stakeholders. The Adviser will work within the framework of the Country Communications strategy and action plan, collaborating closely with the Regional Senior Marketing Manager.    

Main accountabilities  

1. Internal & External Marketing, and Communications  

• Assist in planning and implementing different  politic approaches to increase the visibility of the British Council in Ethiopia based on the Marcomms action plan.  

• Identify opportunities to promote the British Council in Ethiopia through events, meetings, and other face- to- face engagements.  

• Help produce branded collaterals and promotional materials by coordinating with production houses and agencies.  

2. Website and Social Media Management  

• Support in ensuring that the British Council Ethiopia website content is comprehensive, up to date, and applicable.  

• Create content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, for the project’s official accounts.  

3. Media Handling and Event Management  

• Develop a media placement strategy and implement it, ensuring  harmonious coverage of the British Council’s operations in Ethiopia and beyond through public media networks.  

• Coordinate media personnel during events and act as the  crucial contact for original media.  

• Support the planning and delivery of high- level periodic events from a Marcomms perspective.  

4. Content Planning nnd Development  

• Work with the indigenous senior marketing manager and project teams to agree on dispatches, audiences, and distribution channels.  

5. Brand Management  

• Ensure brand compliance for the country operation, including marketing collaterals, email signatures, designs,etc.  

6. Metrics  

• Record and measure all marketing and communications activities according topre-defined KPIs and metrics.  

• Generate a yearly report on media engagement, covering both traditional and new media channels.  

7. Capacity Development  

• Provide assistance to staff using a probative and cooperative approach.  

Job Requirement

Minimum Requirements  

Qualifications  

• Applicable Degreee.g. Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or Original level of experience.  

Role Specific knowledge and experience  

• Significant experience in managing communications within a large and complex organisation or agency  

• provable experience in successfully providing expert advice and guidance on internal and external communications  

• Experience in managing and  mollifying communications  pitfalls and issues  

• Proven record of editorial experience (i.e. proofreading, translation, knowledge of different content types,etc.)  

• provable creative approach to developing, implementing and evaluating communication conditioning  

• Background in youth marketing  

• provable experience working with agencies PR, events, design, marketing and communications  

• Practical experience of using social media to extend reach of an organisation including through campaigns;  

• Strong track in marketing and communications monitoring and reporting  

• Strong relationships with  crucial media outlets in Ethiopia  

• Experience commission and placing compelling shorform video    

Desirable  

• Experience in a global organisation  

• Project management skills  farther Information  

Consultancy Duration – 1 year  

Consultancy fees – ETB 50,000.00  Location – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  Language requirements English and Amharic is mandatory. Proficiency in other original and  international languages will be an advantage.  

Location Addis Ababa  

How To Apply  

Conditions – All  aspirants should have apre-existing legal status to live and work in Uganda. The British Council won't facilitate/ sponsor visa applications and work permit.  

Closing Date – 6 October 2023, Applications will close 2359 East African Time

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