Marketing and Communications Officer

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. Driven by a vision of a better world where all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive 
Sustainably, SNV strengthens capacities and catalyzes partnerships that transform agri-food, energy, and water systems. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises. 

With 60 years of experience and a team of approximately 1,600 people, we support our partners in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia, tailoring our approaches to different contexts to achieve large-scale impact and create more equitable lives for all. 

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and what we do. This is reflected in our vision, mission, and strategy, which set out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org. 

Purpose of the Job  

Drawing on the achievements and lessons of the Horticultural Livelihoods, Innovation and Food Safety in Ethiopia (Horti-LIFE) programme, Horti-LIFE Green Growth supports the sustainable transformation of Ethiopia’s horticulture sector by integrating Productive Use of Renewable Energy (PURE) solutions into horticultural value chains. The programme promotes technologies such as solar-powered irrigation, solar drying, cold storage, and biodigesters to improve productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen climate resilience, and lower environmental impacts. Implemented by SNV in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, regional governments, private sector actors, financial institutions, and training centres, Horti-LIFE Green Growth combines proven extension approaches, market systems development, and renewable energy innovations to increase incomes, create jobs, improve food and nutrition security, and contribute to Ethiopia’s green growth agenda.

To capture stories from the field and improve visibility, the project is looking for a communication officer. S/he works under the supervision of the Horti-LIFE Green Growth Project Manager in Ethiopia.

Job Description

Position and key responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project’s communication and visibility strategy, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and SNV branding guidelines.
• Produce high-quality communication materials, including success stories, newsletters, website content, case studies, factsheets, social media content, videos, and promotional materials highlighting project results and impact.
• Collect, document, and disseminate evidence, lessons learned, and good practices from project interventions, field activities, and stakeholder engagements across the horticulture and renewable energy sectors.
• Support donor reporting, events, workshops, campaigns, and knowledge-sharing activities by preparing communication products, presentations, media content, and visibility materials.
• Coordinate with project staff, government partners, private sector actors, and service providers to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication of project achievements, innovations, and contributions to Ethiopia’s green growth agenda.

Internal Communication

• Collaborate with corporate communication on internal communication products and implementation, and formulate and distribute internal communication within the country.

External Communication

• Develop an external communication approach and plan for the project, based on corporate strategy, branding, and desired positioning, and formulate, edit, (ensure) produce, and distribute communication materials (e.g., reports, documents, promotional videos, and visuals)

Communication Advice

Support, asked and unasked, management and advisors on communication matters, application of corporate brand, and promotional activities.

Internet and Social media

Set up, maintain, and manage the quality of the SNV’s presence on social media, websites, and intranets; conform to the SNV's social media and website/internet standards and marketing policy, and ensure/contribute to staff awareness and usage of social media sites.

Press / media contacts

Coordinates press/media contact, inventories references to Horti-LIFE Green Growth in the press, maintains relations with the press, and edits press releases if required.

Knowledge Management

Support the development and use of case studies and set up and maintain infrastructure and processes for knowledge exchange and enhancement within the country/region by providing advice and circulating relevant materials.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc degree in a relevant field namely, communication or journalism.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree. 
• Demonstrated experience working with international development organisations and a strong understanding of donor compliance requirements, particularly those of the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Netherlands.
• Proven experience in developing high-quality communication and knowledge products, including project reports, brochures, leaflets, success stories, videos, photography, and other visibility materials for diverse audiences.

Additional Skills Required:

• Good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, with excellent reporting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing social media channels, including content development, audience engagement, and performance monitoring.
• Pro-active and solution driven.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competencies:

• Communicative Flexibility
• Ingenuity
• Analytical Capabilities
• Initiative
• Quality-orientation
• Results-orientation

Additional Information

Contract Type: National, Full-time

Expected start date: January 1, 2027

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Contract Duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on performance and budget availability.

How to Apply
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on October 23, 2026.  Please submit your application only via Smart Recruiters. All information will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.
If your experience and skills match the position's requirements, we will contact you to advise on the next steps in the recruitment process.

Working at SNV  
SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from and contribute to an internal and global network of experts.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Vetting
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for both nationally and internationally determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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