WomenLift Health is seeking a communications Coordinator to work under the direction of the WomenLift Health East Africa Communication Manager to contribute to the implementation and support of the communications function to achieve WomenLift Health’s objectives.

The communication coordinator will work closely with the Communication Manager, East Africa, and other members of the small and nimble globally distributed WomenLift Health team to contribute to building, and implementing the East Africa communication strategy and raising the WomenLift Health brand identity and visibility in East Africa.

The Communications Coordinator should be a strategic storyteller, a self-starter with a strong work ethic, someone who pays close attention to detail and takes initiative. They should have an eye on constant improvement and support streamlining of systems and processes related to the East Africa Leadership Journey and other programs being run by the East Africa team. The ideal candidate should be able to work adeptly both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities And Tasks

Support the implementation of the East Africa communication strategy 

Support generating captivating and informative content across multiple channels, including website, social media, newsletters, and press releases that showcases our impact, initiatives, and success. 

Facilitate seamless internal communication by disseminating relevant updates, announcements, and resources to team members and the East Africa Leadership journey’s eco-system, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. 

Ensure consistency and integrity of our brand identity and messaging across all communication channels, upholding our brand values and enhancing brand recognition. 

Support the planning and execution of East Africa’s impactful events by coordinating communication efforts, promoting attendance, and maximizing engagement. 

Support in monitoring East Africa’s communication activities, analyze metrics, and derive actionable insights to optimize communication strategies, enhance engagement, and drive continuous improvement.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills And Ability

Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, marketing or related field. 

4+ years’ experience in communication for nonprofit, media, academic, or research organizations 

Exceptional writing, editing, and creative management skills, and mastery of key principles for communicating research, with accuracy, in ways that non-technical audiences can understand 

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders 

Strong aptitude for visual and interactive content creation in addition to text-based content 

Familiarity with content creation tools (Adobe suite, Canva, etc.) 

Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task with a willingness to perform a wide range of tasks 

Ability to demonstrate inclusiveness, collaboration, respect and broad organizational interests 

Proactive, self-starter able to work independently 

Fluency in English (written, spoken, reading) 

Experience in and a passion for global public health and gender equality