Key responsibilities:

• Leads a communication strategy development exercise for the Activity.
• Oversees the day-to-day communication and branding activities of the Activity.
• Assists the project/ Activity leadership and program leads in high-level advocacy and communication engagements through developing advocacy materials, crafting appealing and compelling presentations, and organizing discussions and events.
• Provides support to Activity leadership in compiling periodic reports and other deliverables to the highest standards expected by the donor and partners.
• Guides the Activity’s communication team in researching, writing, and editing a broad range of communication outputs including case stories, technical briefs, research articles, abstracts, posters, etc. that promote the activities of the project and showcase achievements.
• Develops and implements communications and public relations strategies to promote and publicizes a variety of departmental projects, services and programs.
• Leads the development of a variety of promotional and informational materials including articles, bulletins, website news and views, pamphlets and other related media material.
• Provides consultative review and editing to staff communications to ensure accuracy and clarity of message and tone.
• Applies understanding of business/organizational operations to improve material depth and relevance to target audience.
• Leads the development of internal newsletters, memos, and intranet content for the project, and assists program leads in meeting specific unit deliverables, including planning and budget assistance.
• Ensures that all materials produced by the project staff and partners fully comply with organizational and donor branding requirements.
• Leads the design and implementation of communications and strategies that contribute to measurable increases in staff knowledge of and engagement in organizational goals and activities.
• Leads the design and development of communications materials that are responsive to the needs of the domestic and international staff.
• Provides leadership for content development with company intranet.
• Plans a variety of internal meetings to ensure successful communication of project messages and opportunities for dialogue.
• Facilitates high-level visits to project sites
• Engages with the media to ensure fair coverage of project contribution to communities and showcase milestones.
• Is considered the trusted “go-to” person by management.
• Serves as an advisor for assigned projects, ensuring quality and smooth production from start to finish of project.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Applied knowledge and skills:
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and manage sensitive work.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work closely with and provide support to executive staff.
• Is highly responsive to internal and external requests.
• Has dependable knowledge and experience in communications related to international public health and/or development.
• Shows sensitivity to cultural differences and the political and ethical issues associated with international health and development work.

Problem solving & impact:

• Works on complex problems across the organization that require routine coordination with communications team leadership.
• Makes independent decisions based on experience and knowledge of company policies, procedures and operations.
• Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.

Supervision given/received:

• May have supervisory responsibility.
• Receives instructions on new assignments. Reports to the Chief of Party for Feed the Future Ethiopia Community Nutrition Activity.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or its international Equivalent in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Health Communication or related field.
• Typically requires 10+ years of writing, editing, and publications experience.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.