Knowledge Management And Communications Specialist

Overview

Provide Knowledge management support and communications oversight to both organizational and pr oject communications, to ensure high quality strategic communications to donors , stakeholders and beneficiaries, while ensuring that communications adhere to policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Communications Strategy
• Update and implement the communication strategy for Jhpiego Ghana in consultation with the project staff and the Global Communications team .
• Interact and strategize with the Communications team at the Baltimore office to understand the Global Communication strategy and
• Develop capacity building activities for staff to enhance their ability to communicate about project achievements.
• Success Stories
• Work with the programme team to develop success stories and to explore opportunities for potential program highlights.
• Interview identified clients, providers, program managers to develop success
• Knowledge Management, Materials & Report Development
• Provide support to program teams to develop effective communication tools and IEC
• Support program teams to draft, edit and format programme documents , including communication deliverables such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, job aids, ads, promotional videos and slideshows.
• Ensure proper branding and marking of Jhpiego and program materials and activities as per Jhpiego or program-specific branding and marking guidelines.
• Assist with developing and producing documents, reports and presentations according to Jhpiego guidelines for internal program needs and externally for dissemination.
• Collaborate with program teams to develop and implement documentation and dissemination plans for projects.
• Internal Jhpiego Communications
• Manage and support knowledge sharing efforts including staff participation in webinars, seminar series ,, marketplaces, presentations, events, online discussions, mailing lists (internal, and for Jhpiego/Ghana stakeholders) and communities of practice
• Track, assess and respond to internal communication requirements, when required.
• Update headquarters staff quarterly on key activities and achievements such as success stories .
• Maintain, develop and regularly showcase Ghana's presence on Jhpiego’s website, social media, , program intranet platforms and other communications
• Undertake all other activities as instructed by the supervisors towards furthering organizational
• Photos and Video Database
• Compile/collate program-related photographs and
• Catalogue photos and videos and prepare a central
• Ensure that project teams are taking good quality photos and are adhering to Jhpiego's communication policy.
• Media Coverage and Stakeholder Engagement
• Ensure that Jhpiego is appropriately and effectively represented at public health events and
• Ensure that activities and ach i evement s are covered in the local
• Support programme team to manage media at project events (i.e. drafting talking points and developing press kits).
• Coordinate and direct regular updates on new technical knowledge, approaches and successes to the Government and to Jhpiego
• Maintain updated project and technical
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Communications, Public Health or related field essential.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience in Communications or Development Communications.
• Previous experience in the health development sector; working on USAID or other donor funded programs preferred.
• Proven oral and written Communication skills essential.
• Excellent organizational skills, detailed-oriented and high degree of accuracy required.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite, , design and editing tools such as InDesign , Photoshop, Illustrator and others are required.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff, partners and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of team.
• Be self-motivated, proactive and have a positive attitude to work requiring minimum supervision.
  
  

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