Sr. Communications Manager

Jhpiego seeks a dynamic and strategic Sr. Communications Manager to lead and execute comprehensive communications planning for global maternal and newborn health (MNH) initiatives. This role primarily supports AlignMNH, a global initiative, and provides communications leadership to USAID's MOMENTUM Country and Global Leadership (MCGL) and Reaching Impact, Saturation, and Epidemic Control (RISE) projects.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• **Communications Strategy:** Develop and implement overall content and communications strategies, including messaging, brand identity, and tactics across all channels (social/digital media, knowledge hub, e-newsletters).
• **Content Management:** Oversee content strategy, creation, curation, and digital media for public-facing websites (Knowledge Hub) and various channels, ensuring engaging and relevant content.
• **Event Leadership:** Lead communications, promotion, and logistical support for major events, including the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC 2026) and project-specific convenings (webinars, exhibitions).
• **Project Support:** Manage robust publications pipelines for MCGL and RISE, act as the primary communications liaison for country teams, ensure USAID branding compliance, and support development of project deliverables and stakeholder presentations.
• **Knowledge Sharing & Supervision:** Drive strategies to expand communications reach, foster community engagement, track trends, and potentially provide coaching/mentorship to direct reports.
• *Required Qualifications:**
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in public affairs and marketing communications.
• Proven experience with social media tools, websites, SEO, and content marketing strategies.
• Strong writing, editing, decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with event design, management, and budget handling.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, and travel domestically and internationally up to 30%.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• *Preferred Qualifications:**
• Master's degree in public health communication, global health, or strategic communications.