Communications Advisor at Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Programme - MNCH

Job Details

• S/he will provide operational leadership of the MNCH project, making sure that all activities are implemented through sub-grantee NGOs.
• This functionary will work with sub-grantees to ensure that SMART work-plans are designed and implemented.
• Key activities of this post include holding performance review meetings with NGOs, attending and monitoring sub-grantee activities, and providing feedback to EDs of NGO sub-grantees.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate should have a first degree in relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, English and/or Political Sciences
• Proven experience in development and execution of communication strategies.
• Knowledge of child and family health issues with 5-8 years working experience in a development environment. Postgraduate qualification in Communication will be an asset. Excellent command of English (spoken and written) is required.
• S/he must have the ability to simplify and report on research findings and to coordinate tasks with colleagues in different time-zones.
• Knowledge of graphic ‘design software. Integrity, professional discretion and ability of handle confidential matters.