Global Health Corps Communications Officer Jobs in Malawi

Global Health Corps Communications Officer Jobs in Malawi

Role Overview

The Communications Officer will work closely with Amref Malawi staff on projects in our priority focus areas, contributing to the design and implementation of Amref’s visibility, branding, and communications strategy in order to raise Amref’s profile and impact as a local health organization. The Communications Officer will assist in increasing Amref media exposure through managing relations with media representatives within Malawi.

They will liaise with Program Managers to coordinate and amplify messages and communications on all media platforms. The Communications Officer is also responsible for ensuring that project information is packaged, disseminated, and utilized by appropriate users in conformity with Amref program’s strategies.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of a communication networking strategy for Amref programs

Collect and share program information and success stories via Amref’s website, media reports, publications, etc.

Develop collegial connections with media representatives in order to highlight Amref’s accomplishments in Malawi

Provide recommendations to senior management staff on media strategies, public statements, and other information matters

Develop and nurture good working partnerships and linkages with NGOs, government agencies, local institutions, and other like-minded organizations to advance the mission of Amref

Establish and maintain systems of information flow and communication

Strengthen communication capacity among key program staff

Design, write, edit, produce and distribute communication products (e.g. newsletters, annual report, short note series, brochures, blogs, websites, photos etc)

Share quarterly updates regarding program activities and success stories with key stakeholders

Manage Amref’s social media platforms

Provide technical guidance on documenting project activities and events

Support Country Director Office in its engagements with the Regional

and Global partners to organize content and documentation

Produce fundraising materials in collaboration with the Business Development and MEL Managers

Support opinion and attitude surveys to identify the impact of interventions on key stakeholders served by the organization

Skills and Experience

Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required

At least two years of professional experience in a communications position*

Excellent writing and editing skills with experience producing documents for external audiences, such as academic research, policy briefs, news releases, articles, or blogs*

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and/or Premiere Pro*

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, mass communications, media studies, international relations or other related field

Experience managing digital communications for an organization including social media, websites, blogs, etc.

Experience managing relationships with media contacts/journalists, including writing press releases and setting up interviews

Strong public speaking skills, with experience delivering trainings, presentations, or workshops

Demonstrated experience in the use of webinar and e-learning software for virtual engagement and training, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Bigmarker, or Adobe Connect

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Global Health Corps Communications Officer Jobs in Malawi

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