Communications Specialist at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

The Communications specialist will lead the Project’s communications program in Nigeria. S/he will collaborate with the project leadership, the, technical staff, key state stakeholders and donor to develop and implement communications strategies that promote project activities in Nigeria and donor visibility, convey project achievements to target audiences, and contribute to project success and organizational growth. The Communications specialist r will ensure that state-of-the-art communications approaches and systems are integrated across multiple project initiatives, develop compelling content, and promote a culture of quality across various project documents. The Officer will contribute to donor deliverables including Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports, and Annual Work Plans; and will collaborate with donors on issues related to communication.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Project Director, lead the shaping and execution of strategic communication initiatives to enhance project’s visibility
• Manage all internal and external communication of project’s knowledge materials/products to external audiences including donors.
• Collaborate with M&E and technical units in the development of knowledge management products, technical briefs, social media contents, etc. to be disseminated to external audiences including donors.
• Effectively management content development and production highlight project’s achievements to enhance the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Manage the organization’s social media platforms, databases, and knowledge management systems
• Lead and provide oversight as necessary during development/reviewing/updating of project’s advocacy tools
• Coordinating with the Deputy Project Director, support media engagement activities such as press conferences, media briefings, campaigns, etc. in line with donor and organization’s policies.
• Maintain project’s communication, knowledge management, and photo database.
• In collaboration with other Program teams, lead in identifying and drafting success stories and compiling lessons learnt which will be used for adaptive management within the project and beyond.
• Lead content development and design of high-quality Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials, factsheets, and other publications for the project.
• Foster strong media relationships, managing press engagements, corporate communications, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Play key role in project’s inception engagement with relevant stakeholders as well as project close out dissemination events.
• Act as the project’s focal point and technical resource person for internal and external communications including branding and messaging within the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public health, or other related discipline. Preferred: Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study
• At least 6+ of progressively responsible, related experience is required
• Excellent English writing skills, with ability to convey complex technical information in clear, compelling language without technical jargon.
• Experience with public health communications and relevant technical areas required.
• Understanding of donor, including trends, audiences, and requirements and experience in the implementation of donor global projects required.
• Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies, annual plans, and materials related to relevant project technical areas.
• Superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to establish clear and concise communication with team members, senior management, and partner organizations across cultures to deliver results.
• Experience in the production of print and digital communications content and dissemination strategies.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally as necessary