Work within the Communications team to support the day-to-day communication activities, including research for communications initiatives, support creating communications content, and picking up any aspects of neglected tropical disease (NTD)-related communications activity, as requested. We are looking for someone with an interest in NTDs and/or related work experience. The ideal candidate is a hard working individual with good organizational skills who is able to meet reactive workloads and daily and weekly deadlines. S/he is a keen learner who is excited about being involved in all aspects of communications, from the research phase through to developing content.
- Developing communications materials to support NTD initiatives, including formatting, layout, and development of graphical elements.
- Conducting research to support developing communications activity and social media outreach.
- Tracking and reporting on results of communications activity.
- Setting up and minuting key meetings.
- Performing various administrative duties connected to NTDs communications
- Working with and following up on progress with internal teams/partners or external agencies
- Building good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Researching, writing, and editing a broad range of communications that promote the activities of the organization.
- Helping to publicize and promote special events and outreach activities.
- Assists with preparing a variety of promotional and informational materials including articles, bulletins, websites, pamphlets and other related materials.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Problem Solving & Impact:
- Works on problems that are diverse in scope and require judgment in resolving or making recommendations for solutions.
- Exercises judgment within defined policies and procedures to obtain solutions to perform duties.
- Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.
Supervision Given/Received:
- Has no supervisory responsibility.
- Receives instructions on new assignments.
- Reports to the Senior Communication and Knowledge Management Specialist.
- Knowledge of principles, theories and methods of communications, public relations, and journalism.
- Strong understanding of company policies and communications.
- Excellent oral and written communication and creative skills.
- Ability to work based on deadlines and write effectively for the appropriate audience.
- Strong digital and content development skills and the ability to be creative across a range of platforms.
- The ability to use his/her own initiative and to work independently.
- Experience developing publications and communications materials, including using image editing tools (Adobe Creative Suite)
- An interest in NTDs and public health is desirable.
- 2-5 years of publications and communication experience (design/layout, writing/editing, content development/promotion).
- 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).
- Prior experience working on USAID-funded programs (desirable).
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