Communications and Advocacy Officer

Responsibilities:

Communication Strategy and Brand Management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that enhance ADPF’s visibility, credibility, and impact.
• Lead internal and external communication planning, including digital, print, and media outreach.
• Ensure consistent branding, tone, and messaging across all communication materials and platforms.
• Produce and manage communication assets that support programs, advocacy, fundraising, and organisational growth.

Digital Communications and Content Management:

• Manage ADPF’s digital platforms, including the website, social media channels, email newsletters, and online campaigns.
• Produce high-quality content such as press releases, articles, blogs, impact stories, advocacy briefs, and social media posts.
• Ensure that digital platforms are regularly updated with accurate, compelling, and audience-appropriate content.
• Monitor engagement metrics and optimise content performance across platforms.

Public Relations and Media Engagement:

• Serve as the Foundation’s spokesperson when required, in coordination with senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with media houses, journalists, and influencers.
• Coordinate media engagements, interviews, press conferences, and public appearances.
• Proactively pitch stories and thought leadership pieces to promote Parkinson’s disease awareness and ADPF initiatives.

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Design and implement advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing public policy, reducing stigma, and improving access to Parkinson’s care.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and alliances with government agencies, healthcare institutions, civil society organisations, and private-sector partners.
• Organise and participate in advocacy events, workshops, policy dialogues, and stakeholder meetings.
• Mobilise community members, caregivers, volunteers, and supporters to participate in advocacy initiatives.

Fundraising Communications and Campaigns:

• Plan and execute fundraising and awareness campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.
• Collaborate with fundraising and program teams to develop compelling donor appeals, case stories, and campaign materials.
• Support donor engagement through storytelling, updates, impact reports, and recognition communications.

Donor Relations and Grant Support:

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and supporters through consistent and transparent communication.
• Acknowledge donor contributions, provide timely updates, and ensure positive donor experiences.
• Support grant development by researching, drafting, and editing grant proposals in collaboration with program and management teams.
• Ensure compliance with donor communication and reporting requirements.

Event Planning and Coordination:

• Plan and coordinate events related to Parkinson’s disease awareness, advocacy, and fundraising.
• Manage event communications, logistics, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
• Liaise with speakers, partners, participants, and media to ensure successful event delivery.

Monitoring, Learning, and Reporting:

• Monitor the effectiveness of communication, advocacy, and fundraising strategies using data and feedback.
• Track media coverage, campaign reach, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on communications and advocacy activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
• Use insights and lessons learned to continuously improve communication approaches and advocacy effectiveness.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience.
• Degree in a related field.