Avis de recrutement : Helen Keller recherche un Chargée de communication basé aux Etats-Unis.

Avis de recrutement : Helen Keller recherche un Chargée de communication basé aux Etats-Unis.

Helen Keller has a matrixed reporting structure that respects both the line management and authority within country office and global management hierarchies; and the accountability and oversight duties of the many subject matter experts, such as those on this project team, that support our country offices. Regular communication and a spirit of teamwork among colleagues, both hierarchically and laterally are essential to make this structure thrive. For example, the Program Communications Officer will be expected to liaise with other departments, such as Grants and Contracts and Marketing and Communications, as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the development of a content development strategy and master annual multi-country content calendar for Helen Keller’s Act | West program activities in close consultation with the program Director, program leads in countries of operation, and the communications staff at FHI 360.
  • Implement the strategy by working independently to plan, develop, and manage the review, approval, and quality control, and ensure completion of all agreed communications deliverables.
    • Develop compelling content to document milestones, key learning, key achievements, challenges, and outcomes of Helen Keller’s Act | West program activities.
    • Develop and source content ideas; plan, write, edit, and manage review process for all communications deliverables, including success stories, staff and program participant interviews, blogs, project updates, status reports, learning summaries.
    • Develop visual stories to document program in action (such as mass drug administrations, launch events, community trainings and sensitization, public mobilization campaigns, assessment surveys, etc.).
    • Collaborate closely with internal clients and stakeholders to help facilitate the creation of photographs, video, and all other communications content.
    • Facilitate and support production of video and video shoots via hired professional videographer consultants. Help scout, select and coordinate subjects and releases for video shoots in coordination with program colleagues.
    • Prepare RFPs for video and photography production consultants and vendors for specific projects, as needed. Select and manage other vendors and suppliers (i.e., graphic designers, printers, etc.) for specific projects as needed.
    • Manage, label, and maintain, video, audio, story/text, and photography files for Act | West SharePoint site: partner with the Digital Marketing Manager to archive all Helen Keller media assets in ResourceSpace.
• Contribute to Helen Keller Intl’s broader communications needs and strategy.
• Serve as an active member of Helen Keller’s Communications Community of Practice.
• Collaborate with Content Marketing Manager to integrate NTD work into larger Helen Keller marketing and communication strategy.
• Liaise with marketing and communications team to develop external facing story concepts and media assets.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications team to ensure all program assets are in compliance with Helen Keller brand guidelines.

Requirements

Proven, professional writing and editing skills and expertise tailoring content for a range of target audiences and translating highly technical source material for a general audience. (Work samples required).

• Expert visual and written storytelling skills.
• Strong familiarity with and understanding of INGO codes of conduct and ethics for images and messaging, policies to safeguard program participants from exploitation, and ethics/best practices for securing informed consent from vulnerable populations for interviews and multi-media content.
• Savvy, flexible, versatile, self-starter; creative thinker and innovator; ability to build multiple relationships to develop and implement cross-cutting ideas and solutions.
• Ability to work independently but with strong accountability, driving projects effectively from conceptual stages to launch, and handling multiple and often competing deadlines.
• Personal commitment to Helen Keller’s mission and goals and the values demonstrated by Helen Keller co-founder, Helen Keller: compassion, grit, and optimism.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, French language skills preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally from time to time, as required (10% travel). Please note that all US staff must be up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccinations and all staff must be up to date in order to travel internationally.
• When community transmission rates of COVID are high, Helen Keller also requires all US-based staff to wear masks while providing program services and when in any open or public space in the office and to observe social distancing.
• New York based team members work a hybrid schedule with two days per week in the New York City location.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• At least 6 years’ experience either as a journalist or as a Program Communications Officer for an international organization. Some field experience is preferred.
• Experience working for an international global health nonprofit, multilateral or international institution. Familiarity with public health content and/or international development issues is a strong plus.
• Experience producing content in resource-poor settings with vulnerable populations, and familiarity and interest in collaborating with diverse global teams.

Compensation

The midpoint of the salary range for this position is $76,000 with a minimum of $60,800 and a maximum of $91,200. Actual base salary will vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, salary of internal peers, and business specialty.