The post
The head of communications and advocacy reports to the Regional Director of the West Africa hub. This position serves as the lead for all hub communications functions.
Professional relationships
Reporting to the Regional Director of the West Africa Hub, the manager will work closely with the rest of the West Africa team. He/She will also work closely with the headquarters communications team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Executive communications projects for the Hub, including managing the production of all Hub communications materials;
- Ensure consistent language, tone and branding across all external products and platforms, working closely with the HQ communications team;
- Lead the development of communication and branding materials;
- Lead the production of the West Africa hub’s annual progress report, in close collaboration with project managers;
- Launch and develop the content of the new West Africa website;
- Develop content for communications materials such as web articles, opinion pieces, press releases, fact sheets, talking points and event reports, as required;
- Manage social media pages and regularly post updates to increase visibility of our programs;
- Work with the Hub team to support the team’s communications priorities and to amplify the region’s successes;
- Perform any other task assigned by the supervisor.
Required skills and experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education required, preferably in communications, digital media, journalism, international relations, global health or other directly related field.
Experience
- At least 3 to 5 years of professional experience in public health;
- An interest and passion for global health communications;
- Experience in communication and process management to successfully meet product schedule and quality standards;
- Experience in developing and implementing social media strategies.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Strong critical thinking, decision-making and project management skills;
- Excellent writing, editing, interpersonal and oral communication skills;
- Team player with an adaptable and pragmatic work approach, able to work independently as well as in a team;
- Strong time management and prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines and achieve goals on time despite time constraints and pressure situations;
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to the management of projects from their creation to their implementation;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural competence;
- Written and oral command of English and French;
Personal competence
Politically astute with a good understanding of the big picture, culturally sensitive and diplomatic.
Enthusiastic and motivated by Amref’s vision, mission and values.
How to apply
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Interested? Please visit our website to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best candidate for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be September 22, 2023 . Only the preselected candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Amref Health Africa does not require candidates to pay any money at any stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with the recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further expand its reach to candidates, all vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Please note that official Amref Health Africa emails will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a no-smoking environmental policy.
