The purpose of this position is to assist the implementation of the “Project for the National Campaign for Promoting Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavioural Change in Population and Reproductive Health in Ethiopia (SHaPE II)” (here after referred to as “SHaPE2 Project”).

Organizational Setting & Project Outline

• Yonsei Global Health Center & Ethiopia Office: The Yonsei Global Health Center (YGHC) was established on the 01st of March 2014 in affiliation with the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation of Yonsei University Mirae Campus in Wonju, Korea.  The mission of YGHC is to promote health status of developing countries and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and disease-free society.  With a particular focus on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for developing countries, YGHC has carried out many projects funded by the Korean Government in numerous countries. They include Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Peru, Paraguay, and Nepal so on.  To implement the SHaPE2 Project, YGHC set up its branch office in Addis Ababa of Ethiopia, in 2020. The YGHC Ethiopia Office has been registered as an international NGO to the Ethiopian Government since March 2021.

• SHaPE 2 Project:  The Project is funded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and its implementation period is from December 2019 to December 2024.  The purpose of the SHaPE2 Project is to promote the awareness of population/sexual reproductive health and gender equality-oriented behaviour change across Ethiopia, with a goal of decreasing the total fertility

• rate and maternal mortality rate in the country.  SHaPE2 Project implementation areas are two administrative cities: Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa, and five regions: Amhara, Oromia, Sidama, Somali, SNNPR.  Mass media campaign through TV/Radio programs broadcasting (i.e., dramas/spot advertisements) and dissemination of IEC/BCC materials will be conducted to improve community members’ awareness and behavioural change in SRH/family planning. Family planning policy advocacy workshops/forums targeting major stakeholders constitute another integral component of SHaPE2 project.

Obligation & Responsibilities

• The project Officer/Media Campaign Specialist shall observe all the regulations provided by Employer, Ethiopia Office of YGHC, and faithfully carry out his/her duties related to implementation of SHaPE2 Project.

• Under the direct supervision and technical guidance of Country Director of YGHC Ethiopia Office/Field Manager of SHaPE2 Project and the overall supervision of the Director of YGHC Headquarters/Project Manager of the SHaPE2 Project,  the Project Officer/Media Campaign Specialist is required to perform the following functions:

• Supporting and following-up implementation of SHaPE2 media campaign activities including development, production and dissemination of TV/Radio programs, IEC/BCC materials, and digital media

• Development of TOR and RFP to procure project related materials and consulting agencies for the SHaPE2 media campaign (e.g., production company or media houses).

• Development of media campaign contents/messages

• Supervision and technical guide of the assigned tasks and duties of the production company or media house that will be selected to produce and disseminate the SHaPE2 TV/Radio programs and IEC/BCC materials.

• Communication and interaction with the YGHC’s partners and stakeholders such as Federal Ministry of Health and regional/city state health bureaus for implementation of SHaPE2 media campaign activities

• Formation and operation of SHaPE2 hearing groups and monitoring groups.

• Doing mission travel to SHaPE2 project implementing areas

• Producing required deliverables or outputs (e.g., daily, and weekly reports) on time

• And any other activities instructed by Country Director of YGHC Ethiopia Office/Field Manager of SHaPE2 Project and the Director of YGHC Headquarter/Project Manager of SHaPE2 Project which are deemed to be necessary in the implementation of the SHaPE2 Project and operation of YGHC Ethiopia Office

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to address one’s position and the SHaPE2 Project-related issues in a professional and confidential manner; the ability to collect, compile and assess data and information; ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style; ability to communicate verbally in a credible and effective way; pride in work and achievement; shows persistence and remain calm when faced stressful situation and/or difficulties

• Accountability: Ability to take responsibility for delegated assignments; takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitment; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within the prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; and takes personal responsibility for his/her shortcomings where applicable

• Integrity and Honesty: Ability to show reliability and trustworthy in dealing with conflicts of interests; be open minded and remain honest in interacting with colleagues and supervisors.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; be willing to learn from others; and work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment

Organization (Employer): Yonsei Global Health Center (YGHC) Ethiopia Office

Duty Station:  YGHC Ethiopia Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Period of Employment: 12 months, including the probationary period of sixty (60) days beginning from 1st March of 2023 (starting date will be discussed)

Job Requirements

Qualification & Requirement

Education 

• A first-level (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in communication science, journalism, public relation, or any other relevant field is a minimum requirement.

• Master Degree holder is preferred.

 Work Experience

• A minimum of three years of full-time work experience as TV drama program Producer at the production company or broadcasting agency is required.

• Understanding of family planning, sexual reproductive health, population, and development contexts of Ethiopia is an asset.

 Language requirement

• Excellence in both written and spoken English is required.

• should be a native speaker of Amharic, and excellence in both written and spoken Amharic is required (should be able to write Amharic on computer keyboard).

• Ability to speak or understand Afan Oromo, Somali, and/or Sidama language is strongly preferred.

Medical clearance

• The selected Administrative Staff (assistant) will be required to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work within one month from the signing date of contract.

Payments and entitlement

• The basic monthly salary ranging from ETB 37,600 to ETB 43,000 would be finalized during the negotiation process before the employment contract is signed.  The finalized basic monthly salary will be paid as the gross amount (before tax deduction).

• Other compensations may include monthly package of phone calls/data, life insurance, and medical insurances.  

How to Apply

(Application form) All candidates are required to submit application using the designated application form annexed below to this document.  Application using other than the designated form WILL NOT BE accepted. 

(Required documents) All candidates are required to submit the following documents with application;

Educational degree certificate(s) for university and above level

Work experience certificate from each of all the previous employers

List of TV and other media programs that have been produced by the applicant.

((Submission) Application should be submitted by 5 PM on 28th (Tuesday) February 2023 in Global Time/Calendar in person at the following address:

Unit 304, Lydia Building, Sarbet, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The initial deadline date, 5 PM on 13th (Monday) February 2023 in Global Time/Calendar has been extended until 5PM on 28th Feb 2023 in Global Time/Calendar.

Any questions regarding application should be asked only through email to the following email address:   contact@yonseiethiopia.org

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted and requested to submit additional documents.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.