Communication Officer

Volunteering Communications & PR IT & Telecom

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Following almost two years of intense conflict, an Agreement for Lasting Peace through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities was signed between the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in Pretoria on 2nd November 2022. The agreement paves the way for the restoration of peace, security, and stability in the Tigray Region and other conflict impacted areas of Afar and Amhara regions.

In February 2022, an assessment and planning process for rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction (RRR) in conflict-impacted areas was launched under the technical coordination of the World Bank (WB) and leadership of the Ministry of Finance (MoF). As a result of this process, the Government has prepared a USD 20 billion Resilient Recovery and Reconstruction Framework (3RF) mostly addressing conflict impacts in Northern Ethiopia. The RC/HC tasked UNDP to prepare a two-year immediate and rapid peace support (stabilization) proposal worth USD 2.4 billion leading to the establishment of the Peace Support Facility. It is an offer endorsed by the Ethiopian Government to support peace processes in Ethiopia providing rapid and scalable peace dividends complementing the 3RF. The Facility is designed to support immediate recovery, risk and vulnerability reduction for communities, conflict prevention working along the HDP Nexus, and promoting pathways towards durable solutions to protracted displacement, and fostering lasting peace in Ethiopia.

The Facility's strategic goal is to contribute to an irreversible peace process in Northern Ethiopia. it contributes to the Country’s Programme Document in three key areas: 1. Federal, Regional, and subregional capacities are strengthened for reintegration, reconciliation, prevention, and peaceful management of conflicts. 2. Marginalized groups, particularly the poor, women, persons with disabilities and displaced are empowered to access entrepreneurship services and financial and non- financial assets and services to build productive capacities and benefit from sustainable livelihoods and jobs. 3. The complex, multi-dimensional challenge of consolidating peace and delivering a peace dividend can be addressed adequately only through a multi-dimensional response moving from ‘saving lives’ to ‘sustaining life’, and restoring a sense of normalcy The situation in Northern Ethiopia, therefore, demands practical application of the HDP nexus (and related concept of human security), with all three parts of this equation moving in tandem to stabilize conditions, save, protect, and improve lives, ensure respect for human rights, and lay the groundwork for sustainable peace and development.

The PSF is uniquely positioned to respond quickly and effectively to the needs in Northern Ethiopia. It offers a platform benefiting from the leadership and ownership of the Ethiopian Government and Regional Presidents. It has successfully supported the creation of the RROs that are critical for coordination, prioritization and accountable implementation of interventions. The PSF further offers a platform for collaborative, coordinated, and accountable support to the peace processes ensuring that development partners can effectively and efficiently participate in rule of law, whole-of-government, and people centered approach to the stabilization, reconstruction, early recovery, and conflict transformation efforts in Ethiopia.

• Contribute to documentation and storytelling efforts across UNDP's offices in Tigray, Amhara and Afar that highlight the impact of interventions in different windows. • Provide support for interviews and fieldwork to gather firsthand accounts and produce compelling multimedia content (videos, shorts, reels, photography, infographics, etc.) • Participate in brainstorming and pitch story ideas and coordinate interviews with beneficiaries and new sources. • Support the execution of the communication strategy established by the Peace Support Facility, overseeing its development and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives of the PSF. • Utilize innovative approaches to field reporting, ensuring high-quality storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences and effectively communicates key messages, notably the positive impact of the PSF on the respective regions and communities. • Create engaging data visualizations, infographics, interactive storytelling formats, and animations to enhance the dissemination of complex information and amplify project outcomes. • Collaborate closely with the communication team in Addis Ababa to support media outreach and message development.

• Creative, resourceful with a high sense of autonomy. • Ability of making mature and independent decisions. • Highly respective of cultural differences and Teamwork • Have the willingness to work in remote places. • Proven skills in creating and curating engaging content for social media platforms notably videos, reels, photography, and drone usage.

communications, social media reporting, digital marketing, media broadcasting media relations, and/or journalism is essential.

• Capability to craft compelling messages and narratives for social media placement is required.

• Relevant experience in media relations, particularly concerning international development issues, is beneficial.

• Proficiency in multimedia content creation (videos, photography, infographics) and familiarity with relevant software/tools (drone usage, cameras etc.)

• Working Knowledge of Afar, Tigrinya and Amharic languages is desirable.

Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million or so. Addis Ababa located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperature at times. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and/or log fires when necessary. Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union (ex-OAU). Thus, there is a very large community of expatriates from all over the world. There are some 80 embassies/diplomatic missions. Housing is most of the time readily available and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications - are below standard as are medical facilities, which are still largely inadequate, although a few private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. There are lots of tourist attractions to visit around the country, although the amenities are often poor to average. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and cultural events throughout the year organized by the international and local communities. Sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) exist in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Addis Ababa city limits.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

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