Media Specialist - Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC), Addis-Abeba

About the Office of the Chief Commissioner

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) seeks a Media Specialist to provide strategic communication and media support to the Office of the Chief Commissioner. This role is essential for ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of key messages, advancing human rights awareness, supporting high-level initiatives, and fostering informed public understanding through effective and responsible media engagement.

Purpose of the Role

The Media Specialist will work exclusively with the Office of the Chief Commissioner to develop, manage, and coordinate all media and communication activities that advance the Commission's human rights mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive media and communication support exclusively to the Office of the Chief Commissioner
• Conduct daily monitoring of print, broadcast, online, and social media coverage related to the Chief Commissioner, official engagements, and relevant human rights issues
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc media monitoring, analysis, and briefing reports for the Chief Commissioner and Chief of Staff
• Draft, review, and edit media and communication products related to the Chief Commissioner's meetings, initiatives, statements, and public engagements
• Prepare press releases, media briefs, key messages, talking points, and background materials related to the Chief Commissioner's activities
• Develop proposed media messages and communication products for the Office of the Chief Commissioner and submit them to the Media and Communication Department for institutional dissemination, in accordance with EHRC policies and approval procedures
• Manage content published on the Chief Commissioner's official social media accounts, ensuring accuracy, professionalism, and consistency with EHRC's mandate
• Disseminate approved information through the Chief Commissioner's official social media platforms and coordinate closely with the Media and Communication Department for all publications and messaging issued through EHRC's official channels
• Review and analyze feedback and comments on the Chief Commissioner's official social media accounts and prepare review reports
• Serve as the focal point for media requests addressed to the Chief Commissioner

Location

Addis-Abeba, Ethiopia