The Communications Officer will manage and disseminate information related to DRASAs program activities across our key program areas. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to ensure that our results and impact are effectively communicated to the public and relevant parties.
Tasks
- Position DRASA as a thought leader and expert in the field of public health through strategic communications.
- Develop case studies reports and success stories to showcase the initiatives achievements and impact of DRASAs work and events.
- Maintain relationships with media outlets and manage media inquiries related to DRASAs program activities.
- Coordinate and manage media coverage to ensure consistent and accurate representation of DRASAs work.
- Collaborate with government agencies donors and partners to communicate program outcomes and impact.
- Develop and implement program communication strategies to promote DRASAs program impact.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for communicationrelated inquiries and partnerships.
- Maintain a comprehensive archive of program communications materials and media coverage for reference and reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications public relations or a related role.
- Strong writing editing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor content to diverse audiences.
- Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans for public health and/or nonprofit programs and activities.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience working in the public health and nonprofit sector.Preferred: experience in communications for communicable diseases