Communications Manager, White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood (Washington, DC)

Communications Manager

Salary: low to upper seventies
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
Posted by: White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood
Job Category: Advocacy, Communications, Editing & Writing , Public relations
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 1, 2008
Area of Focus: Communications Access and Infrastructure, International Relations, Women's Issues

The Communications Manager will act as the hub for communications with WRA’s Global Secretariat. S/he will be responsible for producing high-impact publications and materials for the WRA. S/he will also contribute to strategic communications efforts on particular programs and campaigns.

Specific Responsibilities:
Contribute to development of communications strategies to support WRA programs

Develop specific messaging, tactics, and materials to support WRA’s advocacy and programmatic efforts

Update and create content for websites and e-blasts

Create and maintain innovative communication mechanisms for WRA’s membership in over 100 countries

Write WRA’s annual report, quarterly newsletters, and other key organizational communications

Use innovative means to raise the profile of the WRA and ensure brand equity

Edit donor reports and other key communications to support programmatic and executive staff

Manage outside vendors, as needed, to ensure production of high-impact publications and materials

Recruit, manage and oversee interns’ work and progress as needed

Design and facilitate working groups, trainings, and workshops as needed

Collaborate with communications and media consultants and field staff

Present WRA’s work to diverse groups when appropriate

Other tasks and projects as requested.

Required qualifications and skills
BA in communications or related field

5+ years of communications work with international non-profits, membership or policy groups

Excellent written and oral communications skills

Excellent knowledge of MS Office programs

Experience with varied communication mediums and venues

Experience working with diverse cultures

Demonstrated experience managing complex internal and external communications programs

Demonstrated experience working with partners, including NGOs, government, donor and UN agencies

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Demonstrated innovation and flexibility

Strong organizational and project management skills

White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.
How to Apply:
Submit resume and cover letter to:
E-mail: admin@whiteribbonalliance.org

Fax: Administrator, White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood, 202-775-9694

No Phone Calls please.