Communications Manager

• Location Type : Office
• Deadline : May 3rd, 2026
• Career Level : Senior(5-8 years)
• Employment Type : Contract
• Number of people required : 1

About the Job

The Opportunity 

The position holder will be responsible to provide support for Influencing & Communication Department and will provide strategic leadership for internal and external communications, builds Plan International Ethiopia’s public profile, and ensures coherent and rights-based messaging to support advocacy, programs, and fundraising.

Safeguarding Children and Program Participants (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed per the appropriate procedures.
• Ensures that all staff in the unit/function/department are properly inducted on and understand their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;
• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.
• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted

About You

The Individual

Qualifications/ experience essential:

• Education: A BA/Master’s degree in Political Science & International Relations, Law, Development Studies, Communications, Social science, Public Health or a related field. Advanced training in advocacy, public policy, or human rights is an asset.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience 
• Experience in humanitarian context and preferably working within an international NGO or multilateral organization.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful Communication strategies and campaigns at national or regional levels.
• Proven ability to build relationships with media, write press releases, pitch stories, and manage media inquiries.
• Experience in content development, Digital and social media management.

Qualification Desirable:

• Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills, with the ability to develop and implement complex communication strategies.
• Experience with staff engagement, newsletters, and internal updates to ensure alignment and motivation across teams.
• Proven ability to work with media, diverse networks, coalitions and partners to achieve common goals.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality communication materials such as newsletters, reports, social media and campaign content in a clear and concise manner while meeting short deadlines.
• Experience training and capacity building other staff in principles of communication and media. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to diverse audiences and build consensus.
• Fluency in English and Amharic is essential; additional languages relevant to the region are an advantage.
• Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.

Skill

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality communication materials such as website content, newsletters, reports, social media and campaign content in a clear and concise manner while meeting short deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues to diverse audiences and Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in digital and social media platforms.
• Excellent strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Proven track record of developing and implementing successful Communication strategies and campaigns at national or regional levels.
• Ability to manage communication during crises or sensitive situations.

Languages required:

• Fluency in English and Amharic, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Local Languages is a desirable

Requirement Skill

• Integration of visual communication in social media platforms
  
• Creativity