Background

Positive Action for Development (PAD) is an indigenous, non-governmental, humanitarian, and development organization legally registered at the federal level by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Charities and Societies Agency on June 6, 2011, with registration number 2330.

PAD is one of the most vibrant and rapidly expanding civil society organizations in Ethiopia, scaling up its interventions across the humanitarian, NEXUS, and development spectrum. The organization has broadened its operations to multiple regions, including Addis Ababa, Amhara, Oromia, Harari, Afar, Somali, Tigray, Benishangul-Gumuz, and Ethiopia’s southern regional states.

As it expands, PAD remains firmly committed to inclusive, equitable, and conflict-sensitive programming—respecting the diverse realities of communities while fostering peaceful coexistence and sustainable development.

Vision: To see a community of hope, humanity, and social justice.
Mission: To bring people together to work in partnerships, promote hope, humanity, and social justice, and improve the livelihoods of disadvantaged groups for social and inclusive economic growth by actively engaging in positive actions, responsive care and support, and addressing the root causes of poverty in Ethiopia.

To strengthen its communication, documentation, and visibility efforts, PAD is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Multimedia Editor & Producer who will lead the production of high-quality multimedia content for organizational and programmatic use.

Purpose of the Role

The Multimedia Editor & Producer will be responsible for planning, capturing, editing, and producing professional multimedia content, including videos, audio, graphics, and photography. The role ensures that PAD’s communication and documentation outputs are engaging, creative, and aligned with organizational branding.

Duties and Responsibilities

Content Production

• Capture video and audio during events, interviews, field missions, and workshops.

• Edit raw footage into professional outputs such as documentaries, short clips, social media content, and presentations.

• Add motion graphics, branding elements, subtitles, and translations as required.

Creative Development

• Collaborate with program and communications teams to develop concepts, scripts, and production plans.

• Ensure that multimedia products reflect PAD’s values, identity, and messaging.

• Produce creative content tailored for different platforms (social media, reports, donor presentations, websites, etc.).

Technical Work

• Operate and maintain audiovisual equipment, including cameras, drones, recorders, lighting, and related tools.

• Manage post-production processes such as sound design, color grading, voice-overs, and mastering.

• Maintain and update PAD’s multimedia archive for easy retrieval and future use.

Support & Training

• Provide audiovisual support during live events, trainings, and conferences.

• Train staff on the basic use of audiovisual tools (photography, video recording, editing apps, etc.) to enhance internal documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia, Film Production, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

 Experience

At least two years of proven experience in multimedia content production (video, audio, graphics, and photography), preferably in NGOs, media houses, or creative agencies.

• Demonstrated proficiency in professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve.

• Strong skills in camera operation, lighting, and audio recording.

• Experience in managing the full production cycle, from pre-production planning to post-production delivery.

• Creativity, storytelling ability, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines.

6. Skills, Attitudes, and Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Innovative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility to travel to field locations and adapt to challenging working environments.

Number required: (1) one
Duty Station: "Based in Addis Ababa with frequent field travel
Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

Positive Action for Development (PAD) promotes fairness, equity, and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, religion, or other personal status. Hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.

We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where all staff can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow professionally.

Zero Tolerance for Misconduct

PAD has zero tolerance for any form of abuse, harassment, exploitation, or misuse of power. We take safeguarding seriously and expect all staff, volunteers, and partners to follow our policies and uphold our values at all times. All successful candidates will go through background checks and be required to follow PAD’s code of conduct and safeguarding principles.

Recruitment Flexibility

PAD reserves the right to recruit more than one candidate from this announcement or keep qualified applicants in our database for future similar roles.

Important Notice on Recruitment Fraud

PAD does not request any payment at any stage of the recruitment process. If you receive any suspicious messages claiming to be from PAD, please report them to our office through official contact channels. www.padethiopia.org

How To Apply

Application Process

Interested candidates must send the following application documents with the subject line Multimedia Editor & Producer For Addis Ababa

  Motivation/Cover letter (not more than one page);

It is highly recommended to include your salary expectations and current salary in the application letter.

CV (not more than 4 pages) and relevant documents (education certificates, experience, and others) (Please note that the certificates and CV should be in one single file.) If you are passionate about peacebuilding and have the skills and experience to contribute effectively, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Note:

PAD follows a merit-based recruitment process, ensuring all candidates are evaluated fairly and transparently based on their qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. Selection decisions are guided by objective assessments, structured interviews, and clearly defined criteria, allowing the most suitable candidates to be hired in alignment with PAD’s values of equity, integrity, and professionalism.

●      Only selected candidates will be contacted.

●      Applicant(s) who don’t follow the procedures will be disqualified immediately.

●      This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

E-mail: job@padethiopia.org

Website: www.padethiopia.org

Telephone: 0948787677, or 0936342656 

PAD is an organization committed to upholding a zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of abuse and exploitation while actively working to protect and defend the rights and well-being of individuals