Translator And Press Officer (Afarigna)

Job Summary

The Translator and Press Officer (Afarigna) serves as the primary contact for media engagement with a core focus on translation. The role involves translating press releases, reports, and human rights materials between Amharic and Afarigna, managing media relations, preparing press content, organizing interviews, and monitoring media coverage related to the Commission's mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate EHRC press releases, articles, reports, and human rights content between Amharic and Afarigna ensuring accuracy, clarity, and contextual consistency.
• Monitor, translate, and summarize local media coverage on human rights issues for internal reporting and public communication.
• Draft, edit, and publish articles, press releases, and media kits in both Amharic and Afarigna.
• Maintain and update branch office websites and social media platforms with translated, accessible content.
• Handle inquiries from journalists and media contacts via telephone, email, and written correspondence.
• Coordinate media-related events, press conferences, and interviews, providing live interpretation when necessary.
• Build and maintain positive professional relationships with local and international media representatives to promote accurate human rights reporting.
• Create and circulate bilingual or multilingual press reviews summarizing the Commission's media visibility.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: MA or BA Degree in Language Studies, Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, International Studies, Political Science, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience for BA holders.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience for MA holders.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Fluency and high-level proficiency in both Amharic and Afarigna (Afar local language).
• Computer literacy and familiarity with digital communication and social media management tools.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and public relations skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities.