IGAD Job Vacancy Ethiopia
IGAD is looking for a proactive and experienced candidates for the Position of the Communication Specialist and Position of Senior Digital Advisor.
The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is a Regional Economic Community (REC) that consists of eight Member States including Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda. IGAD’s vision is to create a resilient, peaceful, prosperous and integrated region where citizens enjoy high quality of life and its mission is Promote regional cooperation and integration to add value to Member States’ efforts in achieving peace, security, and prosperity.
Position 1: Communication Specialist
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The applicant should possess a combination of general, leadership and technical competencies, including:
Academic Qualification
- Master’s degree in in Mass Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Multimedia or relevant Social Science fields.
- Relevant certifications in digital governance, project management, or IT service management will be considered as added advantage.
Professional Work Experience
- Minimum of 10 years working experience in developing and implementing communications strategy relevant to digital development.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience in communications for a public-sector institution at national or international level especially in the IGAD Region.
- Experience in development and implementation of project or institutional branding and messaging in English.
- Proven experience in report writing and drafting Communications Strategy Documents.
- Experience in project management
- Experience in overseeing communication campaigns and awareness raising activities from initiation to completion.
- Experience of leading similar assignment(s) in either regional or similar contexts, with knowledge of public and private media houses in the region.
- Experience in developing project communications plans, establish timelines, allocate resources, and manage budgets
- Experience in coordinating with stakeholders and project beneficiaries to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.
- Experience in designing and implementing plans to address communication needs, including media content and presence on appropriate platforms and other messaging services.
LOCATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The duty station is Djibouti City, Djibouti with frequent travels within the Horn of Africa region.
Position 2: Senior Digital Advisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
The applicant should possess a combination of general, leadership and technical competencies, including:
Academic Qualification
- Master’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Information Systems, Public Administration, or related fields.
- Relevant certifications in digital governance, project management, or IT service management will be considered as added advantage.
Professional Work Experience
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in digital transformation, e-government, ICT for development, project management or related areas, including at least 5 years in a managerial or advisory capacity.
- Proven experience in ICT regulatory development and implementation within the public and private sector at national or regional level
- At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working with regional institutions, multilateral development banks, or international organizations.
- Familiarity with World Bank or donor-funded project environments.
- At least 5 years of proven Experience in the IGAD Region.
LOCATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT: The duty station is Djibouti City, Djibouti with frequent travels within the Horn of Africa region.
📅 Deadline: 31th August 2025
📩 How to Apply:
Qualified applicants from IGAD Member States are eligible to apply.
Interested candidates should send their applications in PDF accompanied by cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic credentials, copy of passports/ ID cards biometric page and three reference persons including the last employer.
Applications should be sent by E-mail to the following addresses: recruitment@igad.int with subject line “IGAD-CS or IGAD-SDA” based on the position you are applying.
https://igad.int/careers/
📢 IGAD is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged