Communications Specialist

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Communications Specialist for a potential World Health Organization (WHO) project. The projects objective is to provide support for the operationalization of the Open Digital Health Summit (ODHS) and associated curriculum strategy in.

This work directly supports the WHO Global Health Strategy forand will drive measurable impact at country level by supporting Member States in developing resilient essential digital health infrastructure in support of prioritized health sector objectives that are aligned with the emerging WHOITU Reference Architecture for digital health transformation and other existing WHO and ITU normative guidance including SMART guidelines. It includes support for developing and maintaining relevant associated operational guidance including Reference Architecture for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the WHO Classification of digital interventions services and applications in health (CDISAH).

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Specialist will play a central role in designing developing and executing strategic communications that promote project goals amplify the impact of digital health initiatives and engage key stakeholders at global regional and country levels. This includes creating compelling content supporting event communications managing digital platforms and ensuring alignment with WHO communication standards and MSH branding guidelines.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement a strategic communications plan that aligns with project goals including the promotion of the Open Digital Health Summit (ODHS) and the associated curriculum strategy.

2. Create edit and disseminate a wide range of communication materials such as success stories country profiles technical briefs blog posts newsletters infographics and social media content.

3. Support the planning and execution of projectrelated events (virtual and inperson) including webinars technical workshops and global summitsdeveloping event communications invitations talking points and promotional materials.

4. Manage digital content across communication platforms including websites email newsletters and social media ensuring consistency timeliness and adherence to branding guidelines.

5. Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex digital health concepts and findings guidance into accessible engaging language for various target audiences.

6. Ensure alignment with WHO and MSH branding and communication protocols obtaining necessary approvals and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.

7. Maintain a communications calendar to track key milestones events and deliverables.

8. Support documentation and dissemination of project learnings guidance documents and technical resources developed under the project.

9. Contribute to internal communication and knowledge sharing to ensure visibility of project progress and achievements across teams and partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Health International Development Journalism Digital Media or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in communications including producing online and print materials for global audiences.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing communications for international events campaigns or summits.
• Proven experience using digital platforms such as Zoom Webex and Microsoft Teams for event coordination and communication.
• Preferred: Experience working in global health digital health or international development settings.

MSH considers multiple jobrelated factors when determining an offer including but not limited to business and organizational needs candidate qualifications internal equity location and internal budget.

Salary is just one of many aspects of our total rewards package; at MSH our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive set of competitive benefits that includes a substantial vacation sick and holiday policies training and development programs competitive insurance coverage for health vision dental life shortterm and longterm disability 401k plan Flexible Spending Account among others.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity religion creed citizenship national origin age veteran status or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race age color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

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