Communications and Engagement Director at WomenLift Health

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

• Play a leading role in developing the platform, templates and dissemination strategies for compelling storytelling of women leaders in global health, highlighting how their leadership drives systemic change and improves health outcomes.
• Oversee content creation for a range of channels and platforms, including blogs, reports, videos, op-eds, press releases, and social media. Ensure consistency and alignment with the organization's key messages.
• Contribute to the development of compelling, targeted messages to support fundraising proposals.

Media Relations and Digital Strategy

• Cultivate relationships with international media outlets to secure coverage of WomenLift Health’s work. Serve as a spokesperson and ensure the organization’s voice is well-represented in the media.
• Oversee the digital strategy, including website management, social media, and email campaigns, ensuring that content reaches and engages a global audience effectively.

Stakeholder Engagement and Brand Management

• Develop strategies to engage key stakeholders, including donors, program participants, and global and public health leaders. Contribute to partnerships that support the organization’s mission and goals.
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels, aligning with the organization’s values and mission to drive global awareness and engagement.

Event Management

• Plan and execute conferences, workshops, and other events to engage stakeholders and promote WomenLift Health’s work including conceptualizing goals and formats, identifying and preparing speakers, shaping dynamic programs, organizing content-capture opportunities and supporting seamless event logistics.
• Evaluate the success of events and make recommendations for improvements.

Impact Reporting and Metrics

• Contribute to the production of annual reports, donor impact reports, and other key communications that showcase WomenLift Health’s achievements and impact on global health.
• Track and measure the effectiveness of communications efforts using key performance indicators (KPIs).

Crisis Communication:

• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage reputational risks.
• Train staff on crisis communication protocols and procedures; respond to crises in a timely and effective manner.

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 (additional language proficiency, particularly in French, is a plus).
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.