Senior DEEI (Diversity, Equity, Engagement, and Inclusion) Communications Specialist / Principal DEEI Communications Specialist at DAI

Job Code: 6758
Reports to: Vice President, Global Communications
Grade: 8 - 9
Department: Communications

Function of the position

• Under the guidance and direction of the Vice President, Global Communications - while maintaining a strong day-to-day working relationship with the Global Head of DEEI - the DEEI Communications Specialist / Senior Specialist will support internal and external communications at DAI, with a particular focus on enhancing DAI’s messaging around diversity, equity, engagement, and inclusion.
• As an integral part of DAI’s Corporate Communications team, the DEEI Specialist / Senior Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that DAI applies a consistent approach across all our DEEI touch points; communicates to staff and other stakeholders accurately, authentically, and sensitively about all matters related to DEEI; and considers and integrates DEEI principles and concerns across the enterprise, from executive communications to website content.
• The DEEI Specialist / Senior Specialist will counsel and support the Global Head of DEEI in various communications assignments, from industry presentations to Board reporting and in-person meetings, and will serve as the go-to partner for our DEEI function in developing and executing its communications initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independently develop communications plans and strategies for DEEI-related projects. This includes driving the development of the plan and drafting any supporting messaging.
• Partner with other Communications team members to determine the best channels for maximum impact and provide any executive-level messaging.
• Develop and work on communication plans and strategies for DEEI programs and broader business initiatives that will benefit from the application of a DEEI lens.
• Work with DEEI partners, Communications team members, and subject matter experts to incorporate DEEI perspectives into DAI’s communications, as applicable.
• Provide Communications team members with insight into DEEI programs and principles to “connect the dots” and tell a consistent story across the enterprise and beyond.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needs evolve.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Grade 8 -  5 years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree or 3 years relevant experience and a Master’s degree (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Grade 9 -  7 years relevant experience and Bachelor’s degree or 5 years relevant experience and a Master’s degree (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Outstanding writer and editor able to draft camera-ready copy without supervision
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work across a large organization with internal team leaders including executive-level staff
• Ability to master the big picture of DAI’s business strategy and DEEI commitments while fastidiously attending to detail
• Fluency in various media and communications channels – text, video, graphics, audio, live presentations, social networking, event management, etc.
• Experience supporting communication programs for large, highly engaged organizations; in-depth understanding of current trends in the communications space, with an emphasis on internal communications and organizational engagement
• Strong, nuanced understanding of DEEI issues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing communication plans, managing cross-functional projects, and creating messaging around DEEI
• Knowledge of international development