Organization: Cuso International
Closing date: 15 Dec 2018
Location Harar, Ethiopia
Start Date Sep-Nov 2018 (flexible)
Length of Placement 9 Months
Language Requirements English
The Volunteer’s Role
The overall purpose of this placement is to strengthening the communication systems of CARE, Haramaya University, and East Harrarghe Zonal Sectors
-Developing quality communication materials such as organizational web pages, briefs, publications, and reports
-Facilitate the strengthening of the networking and partnership development of CARE East Harrarghe Office, Haramaya University, and Zonal Sector Offices.
As a volunteer, you will:
-Assist in the establishment of an effective organizational communication system
-Strengthen partner capacity in the development of quality communication materials
-Facilitate organizational networking and partnership development
-Support partners in developing quality annual reports and briefings
Essential Academic Qualifications:
- MA degree preferred in Communication/Communication for Development, international relations, Journalism or related field
Essential Professional Background:
- At least 3 years’ experience in communications
- Demonstrated work experience in establishing organizational communication strategies, capacity building for communication system strengthening
Support Package
- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)
- Accommodation while in placement
- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs
- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance
- Pre-departure training and in-country orientation
- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend
- Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return
- Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).
- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation
- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months