Impact Communications Specialist | Addis Ababa (Readvertised)
Lead implementation of ER-CAP communications strategy; ensure program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
Lead implementation of ER-CAP communications strategy; ensure program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
You have:
- Master’s degree in communications, Journalism, Development Studies, or related field
- At least 4–6 years of experience in communications in humanitarian or development contexts
- Strong storytelling, writing, and editing skills
- Experience producing multimedia content (photo/video/digital)
- Understanding of conflict-sensitive and ethical communications approaches
- Familiarity with donor-funded program and reporting requirements (especially Sida or similar donors)
- Experience working with consortium or multi-partner program is an advantage
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to produce a communication output quickly? | This question assesses your ability to work under pressure and produce high-quality work efficiently. | Share an example highlighting how you prioritized tasks and met deadlines. |
| How do you ensure that your communications reflect dignity and agency? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to ethical storytelling. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for engaging with stakeholders effectively? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you translate complex program evidence into accessible communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful multimedia project you have managed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you adapt communication strategies based on audience feedback. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are some challenges you anticipate in conflict-sensitive communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you measure the impact of your communication efforts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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