Organization: FHI 360
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today"s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Communications Specialist
Description:
The Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance III Project (FANTA) improves nutrition and food security policy, strategy, and programming, and provides technical support to USAID and its partners, including host country governments, international organizations, and NGO implementing partners. Focus areas for technical assistance include maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and other infectious diseases, community-based nutrition programs and interventions, and food security and livelihood strengthening. FANTA develops and adapts approaches to support the design and quality implementation of field programs, while building on field experience to improve and expand the evidence base, methods, and global standards for nutrition and food security programming. The project, funded by USAID, is a five-year cooperative agreement.
Position Summary:
FANTA is looking for a Communications Specialist to join the FANTA Communications team. The Communications Specialist works to present and disseminate project results to a wide range of stakeholders including USAID Washington, USAID Missions, partners, multilateral agencies, and nongovernmental organizations working in the global nutrition and food security fields. Working collaboratively with FANTA team members, s/he contributes to the development, design and production of compelling print and digital products. The Communications Specialist is responsible for graphic design and multimedia, as well as maintenance of the project’s websites, social media and email distribution channels, and monitors and uses analytics to inform digital strategies. S/he is responsible for enhancing and guiding digital presence and strategies to ensure that project findings are packaged appropriately and disseminated across all communication channels.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
Graphic design and multimedia
- Design infographics and publications including training materials, job aids, posters, and reports using Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Word. Enhance presentations created in PowerPoint. Contribute to storylines and manage production of multimedia presentations.
Website management
- Manage the project website in Drupal 7 working with an in-house Drupal developer as needed. Curate content for the website as well as contribute to writing web blogs and project updates. Manage search engine optimization, 508 compliance, website statistics. Lead the development of microsites, online toolkits and other digital products, as needed.
Dissemination
- Develop targeted dissemination strategies through email marketing, blogging, social media and other channels. Manage the bi-monthly FANTA Update e-newsletter. Work collaboratively with partners to increase reach and engagement of audiences.
Knowledge-sharing events and webinars
- Support knowledge sharing through events and webinars by developing content, and repackaging project materials for various electronic and social media platforms. Contribute to brownbags and trainings to staff about communications and digital media topics. Assist FANTA staff with video, digital and recording technology during brownbags, meetings and conferences.
Other duties as assigned
- Assist fellow FANTA Communications team members in providing support related to internal communications, print production, event logistics, Sharepoint and activity tracking, as well as administrative tasks, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor"s degree preferred in communications, knowledge management, public health, or a related field, and at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in supporting and/or implementing communications, global health, or international development programs.
- Capacity to work independently and to manage several assignments at once on a daily basis with minimal supervision to meet tight deadlines.
- Keen attention to detail and advanced skills in organizing/presenting information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent problem solving and program management skills.
- Experience in re-purposing information for different audiences into shorter pieces or infographics.
- Knowledge of USAID preferred, along with familiarity of health-related programming and implementation.
- Experience in managing and curating website content. Expertise in website development process, including planning, strategy, user experience, information architecture, and usability testing.
- Experience in using social media platforms and social networking for communicating professional and technical information. Working knowledge and prior application of social media analytics tools.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, Drupal, as well as Microsoft Office 2013 and Sharepoint. Experience with audio, video, and animation is a plus.
- Experience in online community building and management a plus.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360"s Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
How to apply:
https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15741/communications-specialist-ii/job
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