Embassy of Ireland – Vacancy Announcement
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Ireland has enjoyed bilateral relations with Ethiopia since 1994, when its Embassy in Addis Ababa was first opened. Ireland’s engagement in Ethiopia is guided by the Government of Ireland’s general foreign policy which seeks to promote a more secure, just, fair and sustainable world.
The Public Diplomacy and Communications Officer will report to the Second Secretary at the Embassy of Ireland. The role will engage regularly with the Second Secretary and all other staff at the Embassy to ensure a whole of embassy approach, and actively engage with stakeholders across the Department as well as the countries and international organizations of accreditation.
Embassy of Ireland would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following position.
Position 1: Public Diplomacy & Communications Officer
Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
University undergraduate level qualification in a relevant field;
Three years’ experience in a relevant field, such as public relations, marketing, media, business, journalism, event management, content creation etc. Previous work experience in an embassy or international organization is desirable;
Audio and Audio-visual editorial skills;
Experience in event management;
Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Amharic. Knowledge of other regional languages is desirable;
Thorough understanding of social media and digital communication, and experience of managing and creating content for X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts;
Strong media project management skills;
Ability to demonstrate initiative and attention to detail, and to produce accurate and professional and strategic messaging under time pressure;
High levels of innovation and creativity;
Good interpersonal and networking skills;
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
Understanding of the work of embassies and international organization, particularly in the development and cultural spheres;
The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Ethiopia prior to recruitment.
Selection Process:
Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a technical assessment and competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above;
It is planned that the technical assessment will be held in late July /early August;
It is planned that interviews will be held early August 2025;
A second interview may be included in the recruitment process;
A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.
General Data Protection Regulation:
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Annual Leave Entitlement: Annual leave entitlement is 20 working days per annum
Gross Salary: Base Point of salary scale for grade (€22,687.20 per annum) paid in local currency. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.
Location: Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa
Deadline: Monday, July 14, 2025 at 17:00hrs Ethiopian Time
How To Apply:
Please read the job description carefully to ensure you meet the criteria required
Please provide only the information most relevant to the role; skills; and experience listed in the job description/job advertisement
Applications which do not meet the minimum requirements cannot be considered
Incomplete applications will not be considered
Refer to the job advertisement for the relevant details to ensure you are familiar with the instructions to submit your application before the deadline.
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Incomplete application will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be communicated.
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