• Application Deadline:
• Position: Manager, Communications


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding 
  

Purpose of the position

The Communications Manager will work closely with the Communications team to develop and implement short and long-term communications strategies for the organization as well as manage and lead the Communications team. 

What you’ll do 

• Develop a work plan to execute and implement eHealth Africa’s integrated communications plan to facilitate the organization’s brand visibility, storytelling, and thought leadership objectives. (e.g. webinar series, conference attendance)

• Develop and implement proactive and reactive public relations programs to obtain positive media coverage of eHA’s expertise, solutions, brand, and mission. 

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a quarterly marketing and communications plan that includes social media, print, and digital content, and email marketing. 

• Work with program staff to collect testimonials and quotes about eHA’s impact, and identify and create impact stories.

• Oversee the development, design, distribution, and maintenance of high-quality print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to annual reports, brochures, presentations, newsletters, and reports.

• Collaborate with the business development team to format and support the development of funding proposals.

•  Identify trends and monitor current events to anticipate opportunities for eHA to engage in and/or lead conversations in public health.

• Work with the Executive Director and other key staff to position eHA as a thought leader.

• Guide the strategy for media relations and spokesperson training; leadership message development; issues management; and internal communication.

• Understand the online and social media spaces that speak to eHA’s target audience and use data and metrics to build eHA’s online presence.

• Ensure eHA has consistent branding across all platforms and media tools (website, presentations, social media, conferences, etc

• Provide formal or informal leadership to others and serves as a resource on complex solutions

Who you are

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related discipline. 


• 7-10 years of progressive and related experience


• At least 2 years experience leading a high-performance team


• 5 years of experience working with donor-funded programs (USAID, FCDO, etc.) 


• CIM, CIPR, CPM, or similar certification is preferred


• Proven leader and demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal, negotiation, listening, and management skills; ability to successfully interact with people at all levels of the organization and counsel, influence, and inspire


• Proven project management ability including managing the conceptualization and execution of multiple large, complex projects


• Strong, well-rounded communications skills including writing/editing, project management, media relations, and thought leadership


• Ability to exercise judgment in solving technical, operational, and organizational challenges in the context of organizations objectives and priorities


• Experience as a supervisor with proven ability to coach staff for optimal results in a positive working environment with experience managing remote teams


• French Language is a plus


• Visual design skills also a plus


• Deep commitment to eHA’s core values