Advocacy Center for Democracy & Development Jobs

Advocacy Center for Democracy & Development Jobs

Advocacy Center for Democracy & Development( ACDD)

Advocacy Center for Democracy & Development( ACDD) is an anon-profit civil society organization established in 2020 and officially registered under the FDRE Authority for Civil Society Organizations( Registration No. 4867). ACDD’s mission is to enhance communal participation, promote governance reforms, and foster popular development in Ethiopia. ACDD is currently seeking a  good Communication and Advocacy Intern to assist the digital communication at its head office in Addis Ababa. 

Position 1: Communication and Advocacy Intern 

Key Responsibilities 
 • Develop and schedule  diurnal content across multiple social media platforms( e.g, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and LinkedIn). 
 • Managing, following, and maintaining website and social media platforms 
 • Assist in creating visually  charming graphics, videos, and other media using  introductory design tools 
 • Write captions and posts aligned with the organization’s voice and objectives in consultation with the immediate supervisor 
 • Examiner and respond to comments,  dispatches, and inquiries promptly and professionally. 
 • Prepare reports on social media analytics,  pressing crucial insights and recommendations. 
 • Stay updated on platform changes and emerging trends in social media. 
 • Collaboration with the program and other staff, to align social media strategies with broader campaigns. 

Education 
 • Bachelor’s degree in, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. 

Experience 
 • Fresh graduate 
 • Familiarity with major social media platforms and introductory graphic design tools. 
 • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Skills 
 • introductory knowledge of website and handling social media-related issues 
 • Strong commitment to learning organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and follow updates 
 • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a different team. 
 • Critical thinking 
 Language 
 • Ability to understand English( both written and spoken),

Specific particular Qualities 
 • Initiative, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
 • Commitment to working in a civil society environment and promoting ACDD’s mission. 
 • Ability to work in a high-stress environment and manage multiple priorities with minimum supervision. 
 Location Addis Ababa 
 Level Junior level 
 Contract Term 6 months 
 Salary Negotiable 

Position 2: Finance & Admin Intern 

Job Summary 
 Under the supervision of the immediate administrator assigned, the Finance and Admin Intern is anticipated to share in the medication of financial reports,  dissect factual fiscal data, learn further about Peachtree Software Training, and help with other accounting activities. She will gain experience and learn essential introductory skills by aiding our platoon with accounts outstanding and delinquent, bank reconciliation, and other systems for guests. She will help ensure our records are harmonious with all submitted fiscal statements, and also perform executive duties,  similar to data entry and form and others. 
financial  knowledge for emigrants 
 The Finance & Admin Intern reports to the immediate administrator and will work closely with program staff to ensure effective financial oversight of grants and project budgets. 

Education 
 • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 

Experience 
 • Fresh graduate 
 • Strong understanding of Ethiopian financial regulations and NGO financial policies 
 • Familiarity with Peachtree or other accounting software 

Skills 
 • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
 • Strong commitment to learn organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. 
 • Ability to understand English( both written and spoken); fluency in English is highly desirable. 
 • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a different team. 
 Job opportunities for the visually impaired 

Specific Qualities 
 • Initiative, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
 • Commitment to working in a civil society environment and promoting ACDD’s mission. 
 • Ability to work in a high-stress environment and manage multiple priorities with minimum supervision. 
 Language 
 • Ability to understand English( both written and spoken),

Specific Qualities 
 • Initiative, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
 • Commitment to working in a civil society environment and promoting ACDD’s mission. 
 • Ability to work in a high-stress environment and manage multiple priorities with minimum supervision. 
 Location Addis Ababa 
 Level Junior level 
 Contract Term 6 months 
 Salary Negotiable 

Position 3: Junior Social Worker 

Job Summary 
 • Under the supervision of the Immediate Supervisor, the Junior Social Worker will provide support to individualities, families, and communities( As needed) by addressing their social, emotional, and profitable challenges. This role involves implementing support programs,  enforcing program activities, engaging in assessments, uniting with multidisciplinary teams, and any other activities needed in the program department. 
 • The Junior Social Worker reports to the Immediate Supervisor assigned and will work closely with program staff to ensure the effective perpetration of activities. 

Key Responsibilities 
 • help in assessing client’s needs and creating personalized care plans. 
 • give guidance and referrals to applicable community services and resources. 
 • Follow up on  customer progress and acclimate support plans as needed 
 • Support elderly staff in organizing and easing workshops, support groups, and community activities. 
 • Assist in executing interventions aimed at addressing specific social challenges and any assigned activities 

Education 
 • Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, political science, or a related field. 

Experience 
 • 1- 2 years of experience 

Skills 
 • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. 
 • Ability to work with different populations and maintain confidentiality 
 • Strong commitment to learn organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. 
 • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a different team. 
 • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities 

Language 
 • Ability to understand English( both written and spoken), 
 • Fluency in Afan Oromo is highly preferable

Specific Qualities 
 • Initiative, creativity, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 
 • Commitment to working in a civil society environment and promoting ACDD’s mission. 
 • Ability to work in a high-stress environment and manage multiple priorities with minimum supervision. 
 • Commitment to social justice and equity 
 Location Addis Ababa 
 Level Junior level 
 Contract Term One year, with the possibility of extension 
 Salary Negotiable 

How To Apply 

All qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to job@acddethiopia.org within 10 days of this announcement. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. 
 • Application Requirements 
 • Cover letter outlining why you're a suitable seeker for the position. 
 • Updated CV, including at least one reference. 
 • Note operations that don't follow the handed instructions or are submitted after the deadline won't be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted 

Deadline: January 26, 2025