Communications and Reporting Specialist

Global Communities is an international development non-profit organization. Our mission is to create long-lasting, positive and community-led change that improves the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable people across the globe. 

Global Communities is seeking a Communications and Reporting Specialist for the USAID-funded Household WASH program in Gaza. The three-year program will improve human health, environmental health and livelihoods in vulnerable communities by increasing access to facilities and services for safe domestic water and improved sanitation. Priorities include: 1) Providing durable solutions to vulnerable communities, such as the establishment, extension or rehabilitation of water distribution networks and sanitation systems at the household and neighborhood levels; and 2) Increasing emergency WASH preparedness interventions to mitigate and reduce rainwater and sewage flooding risks in vulnerable communities.

Responsibilities:

The Communications and Reporting Specialist specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the development of a rich content library including but not limited to factsheets, videos, personal stories, statistics, infographics, images, and other materials for use in both online and offline collateral.
• Develop, implement and drive GHW and organization-wide digital strategy, including the development of KPIs for digital communications, social media, and website.
• Ensure branding, brand guidelines, and consistent tone and messaging are embedded throughout GHW and Global Communities activities and external communications, to continue building brand awareness.

Reporting

• Provide ongoing updates on GHW activities and results
• Maintain a register of donor reporting requirements and ensure that these are adequately met
• Contributes to the development of the quarterly and annual reporting
• Maintain current records in the database and develop mechanisms to enable sub-award tracking
• Support the CE in managing the sub-award reporting requirements for partners and ensure full compliance with sub-award /grant reporting requirements
• Work closely with CE, SMELS, SIO, and COP to prepare and draft relevant GHW Activity report
• Provide additional ad-hoc reports as required by the COP
• Develop strong relationships with GHW program teams to ensure information collected for reporting and other requests from COP and donors are accurate and timely
• Drafting, editing, and publishing content through digital communication channels (website, Facebook, etc.)
• Adhere to the organization style guide, ensuring that GHW produces a high-quality and error-free copy.
• Collaborates with the M&E team to develop lessons learned and best practice documents.
• Support and evaluate results of communication and public-based events with the team.

Communication

• Lead the ongoing design, development, and delivery of digital communications, including but not limited to the GC website, digital communications (e-newsletters), and social media platforms
• Develop and implement coordinated social media strategy and align messaging, content, and tone with broader GHW and Global Communities’ key messages and media activity.
• Manages the distribution and correct usage of branding, marking, and communications materials.
• Develops effective and innovative tools and systems to market the program to GHW’s target neighborhoods.
• Supports Chief Engineer, Social Inclusion Officer, and the Public Health Officer in developing GHW’s integrated WASH, health promotion, and social inclusion strategies.
• Produces and manages Audio, Visual, and Digital Communications media Platforms
• Write press releases, fact sheets, success stories, articles, and others.
• Produce and manage media materials and content for the GHW website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters.
• Supports the development of household hygiene promotion materials.
• Interviews beneficiaries to develop success stories.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies); Master’s degree preferred;
• Seven+ years of experience in relevant roles, including experience leading the communication and reporting-related function (or sub-function)
• Experience in working with international development organizations is preferred;
• Experience in working with donors and USAID-funded projects is a plus

• Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in media and public relations, brand management, internal communications, and partners/stakeholder management, preferably including experience in not-for-profit organizations
• Demonstrated high-level skills in managing partners/stakeholder relations
• Highly collaborative, with demonstrated ability to engage with colleagues with respect, and earn respect. Has the ability to work independently and as part of the team
•  A proven track record in writing successful reports, stories, fact sheets, articles, etc.
• Experience with, and ability to work with communities in cultural sensitivity and appropriate manner
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing online and offline campaigns.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with donor acquisition and stewardship
• A systematic thinker who thrives in an environment that is ambiguous and complex
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated high-level organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written in both English and Arabic;

To apply for the position listed above, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than Saturday July 16, 2022, indicating the position title and location.  

 Global Communities positively welcomes and seeks applications from all sections of society.  We are committed to a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of everyone and offers equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.