Communications Manager

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.

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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

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

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is May 03, 2026. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link 

• External Applicants: Link 

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.