Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Position: Strategic Communication Analyst
Location: Abuja
Responsibilities:
- The Strategic Communication Analyst will be responsible for supporting the smooth operation of MSH communication drive to maximize visibility of the contribution MSH Nigeria projects is making to the people of Nigeria with support from USAID.
- She/he will work with MSH Director for Communications, Project Directors, Technical Advisors, Communication Volunteers and where necessary with partner organizations to support visibility of project results.
Specific Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Director for Communications, support the implementation of the MSH Nigeria Communication Strategy, assisting to bring out “cause-result relationships” in the work we do.
The successful candidate will:
- Generate creative concepts for success stories/news nuggets, briefs and other information items. Draft and edit written communication materials to print ready status.
- Generate photographs, video-recordings about MSH activities
- Support management of ProACT Communication Team, collating materials generated by technical teams and field offices and mentoring Communication interns.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in the Liberal Arts, Social or other Sciences.
- Four years post-qualification work experience (with Masters) or six years post-qualification communication-relevant experience may be seen as substitute for Masters in exceptional cases of high aptitude for writing.
- Exemplary verbal/written English language and drafting skills – and evidence of interest in reading widely and writing, essential.
- Proven track record in communication/creative writing with capacity for strategic-thinking
- At least one-year supervisory-level work in development programming or communication
- Works independently and takes initiative.
For Job Description and Application follow the link: https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/6353/job
The candidate must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
How to Apply:
To apply for the above listed positions, you must follow the specific links, as applications will not be considered through any other channel.
Interested persons must send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter not later than closing date of the application.
Friday, February 21st 2013.
Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Note:
There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
For More information about MHS, visit: www.msh.org
