Communications Specialist

• Edit and produce content for CHECOD across various formats, including both print and digital.
• Curate, edit, and coordinate the layout of a newsletter for distribution to broader audiences.
• Serve as the in-house brand specialist, ensuring consistency in CHECOD’s branding across all outputs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, write, and support media activities related to our initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts to increase awareness of our work.
• Maintain and update accounts across social media platforms (LinkedIn and X).
• Engage with regular and social media to actively promote CHECOD’s image and visibility.
• Flag and respond to inaccurate or misleading comments on social media to mitigate potential impact.
• Innovate ideas and approaches for delivering digital content for promoting CHECOD’s programmes.
• Ensure the organization’s website is accessible and regularly updated with relevant information.
• Monitor and assess media coverage, providing recommendations for future communications strategies.
• Carry out communication or media tasks as assigned by the team lead or management.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in communications or a media-related discipline.
• Excellent command of English, with strong verbal, written, and editorial skills.
• 4+ years of experience in communications, knowledge management, or a related role.
• Experience creating diverse communication materials, including media advisories, policy briefs, newsletters, case studies, articles, and annual reports.
• Proven ability to translate technical reports into clear, engaging content for non-experts.
• Demonstrated expertise in growing social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn and X.

Desirable Criteria:

• A master’s degree in communications, public health, policy, international development, or a related field.
• Experience working on donor-supported health programmes or public-private partnerships.
• Experience in creating infographics and other visualizations that simplify complex information.
• Experience managing and updating websites using WordPress or similar tools.
• Proficient in using analytics tools to measure website or social media performance.
• Skilled in creating graphics using Adobe, Affinity, or comparable software suites.