Core Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the development of audience-focused communications and outreach.
• Provide concise and compelling written content for presentations, newsletters, social media, and other content to support HETA’s messaging priorities and overall programmatic objectives. 
• Provide copyediting and formatting support for HETA documents and outreach materials, ensuring adherence to Power Africa and USAID branding and marking guidance. 
• Post content to the HETA website, and track web analytics.
• Develop and send email marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and manage HETA’s distribution lists.
• Maintain and manage the HETA photo library.
• Work with Abt’s corporate Marketing & Communications team to identify opportunities to cross-share HETA stories that advance the company’s digital communications goals.
• Assist in planning and coordinating conference activities and webinars. 
• Contribute proactively to a culture of information sharing and cross-team learning with HETA’s geographically dispersed team.

What We Value

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of relevant experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, marketing, or another relevant field in addition to 5+ years of relevant experience is highly preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience with social media platforms, email management software, and/or web content management tools, including MailChimp and WordPress.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of graphic design basics, with experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or similar tools.
• Familiarity with USAID, Power Africa, or other international development donors is required.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; experience coordinating event logistics a plus.
• Experience working with remote or geographically dispersed teams a plus.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required; French, Portuguese, or Swahili are a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated appetite for learning.