Communications and Engagement Director

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WomenLift Health

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Anyone can apply
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 31/01/2025
  • Location: Remote (global)
Health
Our Vision and Mission – WomenLift Health envisions a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented mid-career women in health and engage with senior institutional and societal leaders to catalyze systemic change for gender equality in health leadership. We work in East Africa, India, Nigeria, North America, Southern Africa and continue to explore outreach to other regions.

Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance global and regional awareness of the organization’s mission, programs, and impact.
  • Oversee the creation and dissemination of high-quality multi-media content across platforms, including social media, website, newsletters, and owned and earned press.
  • Support communications with key stakeholders including the Global Advisory Board and other WomenLift Health partners to effectively champion WomenLift and its impact.
Thought Leadership

  • Develop Thought Leadership Strategy: Position the organization as a recognized leader on women’s leadership, highlighting its relevance to global health. Lead the creation and dissemination of thought leadership content such as white papers, research reports, and op-eds that inform public discourse and policy and identify relevant speaking opportunities for WomenLift Health leadership.
  • Engage with Global Health Networks: Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders, including international agencies, health institutions, and gender equality and women’s leadership advocates, to further the organization’s thought leadership.
Matrix Management of Global Communications Team

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working within WomenLift Health’s matrix management structure, coordinate efforts between global communications staff, regional program teams, and external partners/consultants, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader mission.
  • Global Coordination: Work closely with regional communications managers based in different Hubs to ensure that global messaging is culturally relevant and strategically aligned with regional priorities.
  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse and dispersed communications team, ensuring collaborative approaches. Use matrix management to balance global and regional priorities, adapting communication strategies to meet the unique needs of each region.
Storytelling and Content Creation
Media Relations and Digital Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement and Brand Management
Event Management
Impact Reporting and Metrics
Crisis Communication:

Qualifications

  • Masters’ degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in a senior communications role, preferably within an international non-profit or NGO setting.
  • Proven management experience including coordinating cross-functional teams across multiple regions and time zones.
  • Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage global communication strategies and collaborate across dispersed teams.
  • Demonstrated expertise in contributing to thought leadership for global health and gender equality.
  • Proficiency in digital communication platforms (e.g., social media, content management systems, and email marketing tools).
  • Exceptional storytelling abilities and experience crafting impactful messages for a global audience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.

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