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Vision Fund Micro-Finance Institution S.C  

About the Organization  VisionFund Micro Finance Institution (S.C) is an Institution established according to proclamationNo.40/96 which currently amended to626/2009 to provide  fiscal services to the productive poor in the  pastoral and civic areas of Ethiopia. VisionFund is currently operating in five of the Regional States of the country.  VisionFund MFI is currently looking for candidates for Senior Communication Officer role based at Head Office. The successful candidates will have skills and experience that meet the ensuing requirements  

Senior Communication Officer  

1. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Communicates with clients and implicit clients of VF- MFI and tries to create awareness among them on the activities of the Institution; 

• Gathers information from Area and branch offices, employees or other sources;  

• Documents and maintains VF- MFI’s activities using written, audio, video, photo and electronic presentations;  

• Prepares periodic journals, bulletins, brochures, and promotional leaflets;  

• Prepares billboards and other promotional tools  

• Receives guests, arranges and conducts visit programs;  

• Assists in establishing smooth business relations with third parties similar as Government Offices, Donors, Relief Organizations,etc.  

• Ensures the communication of learning within the organization, and with other stakeholders;  

• Initiates and organizes events which are intend to promote company products and services and work on creation of positive image of the Institution;  • Produces news, articles, and other contents for Institution’s publications;  

• Undertakes copy editing, graphic designing, company publications and other Institution documents;  

• Organizes Institution’s information data center in a way that the Institution’s data properly organized and easily retrieved;  

• Organizes gatherings, facilitated Institution- stakeholder and clients discussions,  

• Identifies issues and organize s press conference as required;  

• Edits and compiles stylish practice of clients and work to expand among others;  

• Conducts public opinion survey on the Institution’s services and present finding to the Department;  

• Performs other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.  

Job Requirements

• Mama/ MBA/ BA in Literature, Linguistics or Journalism or original combination of education and work experience or related.  

• A minimum of4/6 years of applicable experience, preferably in MFI.  

Technical and other skills  

• Proficiency in English language;  

• Good knowledge of participatory methodologies and chops in communications;  

• Computer literacy and demonstrated report writing skills;  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.  

How to Apply

Candidates who fulfil the below requirements can submit the application letter, updated curriculum vitae with names and addresses of up to 3 references andnon-returnable copies of credentials to VFE_Vacancy@wvi.org .