This position provides the unique opportunity of joining the team of a new international organisation, contributing to its lasting construction and influencing its future trajectory.
The OSC: The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is an international intergovernmental organisation, founded in January 2020 by countries from across the Global South, to “contribute to the equitable, just, and prosperous social transformation of societies by promoting balanced and inclusive education, in order to attain the fundamental rights to liberty, justice, dignity, sustainability, social cohesion, and material and immaterial security for the peoples of the world”.
Under the authority Secretary-General and direct supervision of the UnderSecretary-General of Public Relations and Engagement (PURE), the Chief of Section-News Media Relations is responsible for developing a robust media relations strategy that contributes to raising the public profile of the OSC in both traditional and digital media. The incumbent is also responsible for nurturing mutually beneficial relations with journalists, correspondents, editors and reporters and interesting them in understanding, appreciating and being partners in the systemic approach to development and transformation to build a third way of development.
Ability to advise on high profile and sensitive communication challenges and opportunities. Ability to assess world-wide communication environments, develop communication strategies and manage implementation of media campaigns with various promotional and publicity techniques. Ability to produce a variety of written communications products in a clear, concise style. Ability to present and defend difficult positions to media.
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This position is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and open to international applicants. (Applications South America and Asia Pacific highly encouraged).
Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position open until filled.
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