Amref
ABOUT SEMA REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
Shaping Equitable Market Access for Reproductive Health – SEMA Reproductive Health – is a new, innovative partnership that aims to transform SRH markets so that people everywhere have sustained access to comprehensive, quality, and affordable SRH products. It emerged from a collective reflection by partners that although we have made tremendous improvements in SRH markets, we need to do business differently moving forward. In particular, we need to support countries to be stewards of their total markets and build a collaborative platform for countries, donors, and other partners to align on priority market problems, jointly problem-solve, and coordinate resources more efficiently to overcome SRH market challenges.
JOB PURPOSE
The Communications Manager will report directly to the SEMA Head of Operations and develop and drive a communications strategy and activities for SEMA to advance its mission. The portfolio will include activities to: (i) raise awareness, political commitment, and resources for SEMA and its priorities; (ii) develop and build partnerships to advance work with country governments, regional agencies, civil society, private sector, and multilateral and bilateral agencies; (iii) collaborate with partners to elevate attention and resources for SRH generally. The work may include a range of activities such as in-person and virtual events, dynamic social and print media management and engagement, influencing, leadership communications support, partnership collaboration, packaging success stories, message development, website/production, newsletters, etc. in consultation with SEMA leadership and other partners.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with SEMA Leadership Team (Executive Director, Head of Operations, Head of Markets, and Head of Data & Analytics) to develop an effective and impactful communications strategy leveraging creative and dynamic approaches to advance SEMA’s strategic objectives
- Sets targets/KPIs, tracks and reports on communications strategy implementation, including a timeline and reporting on what is and is not working and updating strategic recommendations
- Manage communications budget and prioritize investments
- Manage contractors against communications plan and strategy
- Develop partnership with communications leaders in key partner organizations (e.g., FP2030, UNFPA, USAID, Gates Foundation, CIFF, FCDO, France, etc.) to align messaging and activities to promote common objectives
- Develop and implement vision for the SEMA website to advance SEMA’s objectives and maximise messaging impact including sharing of success stories, technical papers, investment opportunities, sharing of best practices, etc.
- Produce and disseminate quarterly newsletters with SEMA stakeholders and partners
- Develop internal collateral (overviews, case studies, messaging, Q&A) for SEMA stakeholders (leadership, Governing Body, staff) to support the SEMA brand and support the advocacy agenda
- Create internal communications protocols and initiatives that will foster, boost and strengthen employee morale
- Coordinate various webinars and events and represent SEMA at relevant events and press conferences
- Drives design and implementation of events to help advance SEMA’s goals including media engagement, social media activities, etc.
- Reach out to influencers, media and beyond in order to promote story placement on a national and global level to advance SEMA’s objectives
- Support fundraising and development as needed
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, International Development, Social Sciences or a closely related field.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience in designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns, preferably in the field of sexual and reproductive health, global health or global development.
- Experience supporting successful and impactful communication strategies for comparable programs or organizations working with diverse stakeholders (governments, funders, implementation organizations)
- Ability to think strategically, set priorities and manage concurrent projects, handle pressure, manage time effectively, exercise independent judgment and assume responsibility for seeing projects through to timely and successful completion
- Experience writing content for various audiences including researchers, policy makers, donors, online influencers and others
- Experience selecting and managing communications contractors
- Strong experience in the dynamic/adaptive use of social media to advance a communications strategy/agenda.
- Up to date on industry trends in communications and knowledge management and able to stay ahead of the latest developments in the industry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Deep personal commitment to sexual & reproductive health & rights, including the right to safe abortion for all who need it
- Language skills: Excellent spoken and written English and French
- Experience with design applications and email marketing tools
- Excellent writing and presentation skills, including presentation and reporting to leadership
- Self-motivated; willingness to work independently and as part of a team
- Great interpersonal skills and able to work effectively in multi-cultural work environment and committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and belongs
- Eagerness to contribute and collaborate to a team working in a start-up environment (i.e., enjoy creating, can be flexible, embrace ambiguity)
- Entrepreneurial and creative
How to apply
Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/job/communications-manager-previously-communications-officer/ to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.