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• Strategy development: Support the development and implementation of
  an integrated and effective communication strategy with internal and
  external stakeholders of Medic Mobile for building of a high-performance
  communications function that is managed, structured and focused for
  productive and quality work
• Provide support in the development, implementation and monitoring of
  strategies for internal and external communication
• Internal Communications Management: Ensure that key internal
  communications messages and Medic Mobile products are skillfully developed
  and articulated for meeting their objectives
• Donor/Public Engagement: Manage the planning and production of
  compelling and issues-oriented fundraising, advocacy and publicity
  materials (web-based, electronic, print and video) for effective donor and
  public engagement by Medic Mobile — both in Country and internationally as
  appropriate
• Media Communications Management: Ensure positive portrayal of Medic
  Mobile in the media while promoting the mission and vision of Medic Mobile
• Advocacy: Collaborate with the Partnerships Manager to define key
  issues, messaging, and communications channels for public advocacy
  initiatives and oversee the development of advocacy – oriented
  communications products. Manage information flow between Medic Mobile and
  its external and internal stakeholders

• The ideal candidate for the Global Health Corps Communications
  Officer career placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree*
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, web
  development, communications, external relations, or related field
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience*
• Strong writing skills with experience creating accessible summaries
  of complex concepts, e.g. blog posts, articles, or reports*
• Professional experience managing and evaluating an organization’s
  social media presence*
• Experience managing and evaluating outreach tools, e.g. website (web
  analytics, landing page optimization), ads (ad tracking), newsletters or
  mailings (a/b/n testing), and/or blogs (tag/content management)
• Experience working with press/media contacts, including writing
  press releases
• Experience contributing to fundraising and/or advocacy materials,
  e.g. grant proposals or key messages
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, both
  internally and externally
• Excellent analytical skills
• Creative thinker with demonstrated success in translating concepts
  and ideas into exciting, clear and logical communications
• Excellent people skills–driving results through leadership,
  communication and influence
• Skilled and motivated self-starter with attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, strong work ethic
  and willingness to learn
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced,
  team-oriented environment
• Skilled at using strong organizational skills with a high-level of
  attention to detail; able to multi-task effectively
• Ability to perform quality work within deadlines, with or without
  direct supervision
• Ability to work independently while understanding the necessity for
  communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and
  managers
• Ability to make decisions, while ensuring buy in from stakeholders
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills
• Ability to demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and
  responsibility

• Monthly living stipend
• Award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
• Housing
• Insurance
• Support in applying for visas and/or work permits, as necessary
• Travel costs covered to and from placement site, GHC training and
  retreats
• Professional development funds of up to $600

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