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Through a grant provided by the European Union, this conflict transformation collaboration is being enabled to keep the conversations going, develop resources and support local activists and peace-oriented media-based activities. We’re currently looking to fill the role of Project/Communications Coordinator to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where we have an exciting project on mobilising civic and digital action to counter social media hate speech and online incitement to violence in Ethiopia.

Requisite skills

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Have excellent time management and communication skills, as you’ll collaborate with community groups and internal teams to deliver results as planned . 
• Be self-driven and diligent in your roles.
• Be fluent in English (written and spoken). Must be fluent in either Amhara, Tigrinya or Afaan Oromo.
• Have a university degree and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have at least 3 years working experience in a context related to the job.

As the Project/Communications Coordinator, you will work closely with our team “remotely and locally” to prepare comprehensive action plans on the implementation of the project. You will perform various coordinating tasks and administrative duties. You will also monitor the budget in relation to the project implementation, monitor risks and opportunities, and propose mitigation measures. You will monitor project documentation and handle financial queries. Ultimately, the Project/Communications Coordinator’s duties are to ensure that the project runs smoothly and meets high-quality standards.

In this role, you must:

• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and adaptability in working with diverse communities and understanding different cultural norms. 
• Continuously learn about the local context and stay informed about socio-political dynamics and challenges in the project area.
• Ensure that project activities and approaches are responsive to the local context.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop and implement project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate project activities and ensure they are executed on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and report on key milestones to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.

Communications and Outreach

• Develop a communications strategy to convey project objectives, activities, and impacts effectively.
• Have a clear understanding of social media dynamics
• Coordinate the production and dissemination of project materials, such as reports, brochures, and presentations.
• Engage with local media outlets to raise awareness about the project and its outcomes.
• Monitor and analyse the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.
• Assist in reviewing the conflict analysis snapshots in Ethiopia and the impact of social media with regard to hate speech, misinformation, and incitement to violence. 
• Lead on design and development of campaigns aimed at deradicalization and hate speech reduction in the community, ensuring wide participation of project stakeholders within the wider movement and identification and partnership working with key external stakeholders.

Team Management

• Provide guidance and feedback to the project team in Ethiopia, ensuring their work aligns with project objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Perform any other tasks that might be assigned in relation to the work scope of Project Coordination.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the monitoring and evaluation efforts of the project. 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks.
• Compile and analyse data to report on project progress, outcomes, and lessons learned.
• Use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform project decision-making and improve programme implementation.

This is a time-limited task-oriented engagement, funded until September 15, 2025. If you are the person we are looking for, please send us your Curriculum Vitae/Resume, Cover Letter and fee expectation to [email protected]. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.