Call for Applications: Social Media Monitoring Officer: Tigrigna language

About the Organization

The Center for Advancement of Rights and Democracy (CARD) is a board-led, non-profit, non-governmental civil society organization registered under the Authority for Civil Society Organizations (registry number 4307) in accordance with the Civil Societies Law 1113/2019. CARD acquired its legal personality on July 24, 2019.

CARD aspires to make Ethiopia a place where human rights are respected and democratic culture flourishes. Since its foundation, the organization has operated with a mission of advancing a conducive civic, media, and digital space for the respect of human rights and cultivation of democratic mass culture in Ethiopia.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to join CARD, one of the most vibrant human rights organizations in Ethiopia, and play a vital role in understanding the Ethiopian social media landscape to promote human rights and good governance. As a Social Media Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring online conversations in Tigrigna and identifying trends in disinformation and sensitive topics, while contributing to the development of the bi-weekly Social Media Conversation Sensitivity Report (SMCSR).

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor social media platforms (in English and Tigrigna) for conversations relevant to Ethiopian politics and social issues
• Identify and analyze trends in disinformation, hate speech, and inflammatory content
• Prepare reports summarizing key findings and insights for the SMCSR
• Stay updated on current events in Ethiopia and the evolving online landscape
• Conduct research and identify emerging issues of concern
• Work collaboratively with the SMCSR team to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of reports

Career Growth

This position offers a great opportunity for professional development and career advancement within a leading human rights organization.