Marketing and Communications Officer – For-Ethiopia

Location: Homebased  

Hours: 7 hours per week with flexible dates and hours  

Term of contract: Initial 6 months freelance with potential for longer (see below)  Salary: £20 per hr  

About For-Ethiopia 

For-Ethiopia is a UK registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable  communities in Ethiopia. We work with local partners to deliver sustainable programs in  areas such as education and children’s welfare and wellbeing. For-Ethiopia is a small Bristol  based charity working in partnerships to make a real difference in the lives of rural girls,  orphans and children in hardship and with special needs.  

Job Description 

We are seeking an Administrative Officer to join our team who would focus on our two years  development strategy and supporting income generation. The successful candidate will play a  crucial role in driving and developing the communication and marketing activities to existing  donors and attracting new donors. You will have the ability to inspire supporters and  

communicate the difference their support makes. This is an opportunity to make a tangible  difference and to be part of a small, friendly team of trustees and volunteers who are  passionate about improving lives of rural children in Ethiopia.  

Key Responsibilities:  

● Communications:  

o Assist in creating and distributing various communications materials, such as  newsletters, press releases and social media content.  

o Creating content for website and social media channels.  

o Work with the FR Manager to ensure all donations are acknowledged and  donors thanked in a timely manner  

o Respond to inquiries from donors, partners, and the public. 

● Reporting:  

o Assist in the preparation of regular reports, including donor reports, progress  reports, and financial reports.  

o Collect and analyse data to inform reporting and decision-making.  

o Ensure accuracy and consistency in all reports.  

● Administrative Support:  

o Provide general administrative support.  

o Maintain accurate records and databases.  

o Assist with event planning and logistics when necessary  

o Supporting Trustees and FR Manager with adhoc jobs and special projects as  needed 

Qualifications and Skills:  

● Strong organisational and time management skills.  

● Excellent attention to detail.  

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  

● Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills.  

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team manging deadlines and delivering  to targets/objectives.  

● Experience in a non-profit or charity setting is preferred.  

● Experience of creating content for social media (desirable)  

● GDPR knowledge  

Desirable 

● Experience of, or an interest in, International Development  

Terms of engagement 

This job is one day a week. To be worked with flexible hours if needed.  

For a fixed term contract of 6 months with three month’s probation period and with view to  renew for a 12-month period or longer subject to funding. With an hourly rate of £20.  

HOW TO APPLY  

Send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you believe you are the right person for  this role and two referee details. Applications can be made by email to:  

Email: administrator@for-ethiopia.com 

Deadline: Applications to be received no later than midnight on 20^th February.  

Interview Date: Interviews will be on week commencing 24^th February to be held on via  zoom or in person where possible -tbc  

Start Date: 3rd March/ ASAP  

This position is only open to UK residents with the right to work.