Communication and Knowledge Officer

Key facts

About the role

Highlights

• Job Description – Communication and Knowledge Officer
• Employer: Target Business Consultants Plc (TIFM for GIGS MARKET JOB CREATION)
• Location: Addis Ababa
• Terms: Full-time, fixed term to July 2029
• Reports to: Communication and Stakeholder Manager
• Supervises: None
• JOB SUMMARY
• Produces communication content and manages the program’s knowledge base.
• Writes and designs stories, newsletters, and social media posts.
• Organizes program documents and lessons so staff and partners can easily access and reuse them.
• ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Write and edit success stories, newsletters, website content, briefs, and press releases in English and Amharic.
• Manage daily social media activities and website updates in line with the communication plan.
• Collect photos, videos, and testimonials with informed consent, following safeguarding-sensitive communication guidelines.
• Apply the financier’s branding and visibility guidelines to all communication materials.
• Maintain the knowledge management system, including the document library, lessons database, and naming conventions.
• Support events, media engagements, and stakeholder meetings.
• Track communication metrics, including reach and engagement.

Required qualifications

• EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Library and Information Science, or a related field.
• EXPERIENCE
• At least 4 years of experience in communication or content production, preferably in development programs.
• SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Strong writing and editing skills in English and Amharic.
• Skills in photography, basic video editing, and design tools such as Canva or Adobe.
• Social media management skills.
• Document and knowledge management skills.
• Experience Level: Mid-Level (minimum 4 years of relevant experience).

How to apply