PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

The Center of Digital and Data Excellence (CoDE) at PATH works with government ministries of health, the private sector, and donors to strengthen the use of digital technologies and data for improved health services. Digital Square is one of CoDE’s flagship global initiatives. It is PATH-led and funded by multiple donors, including USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to advance digitally enabled health services to help close the health equity gap. Conceived from the lessons of the inefficiencies and redundancies of prior investments in digital technologies for international development, Digital Square works with ministries of health to align adaptable, interoperable digital technologies with local health needs and brings partners together to improve how the global community designs, uses, and pays for digital health tools and approaches.

PATH is currently recruiting for an experienced, resourceful, and energetic COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER to support Digital Square’s efforts to share its learning and expertise, to tell its story more broadly, and to convey the impact of Digital Square’s work. The Communications Officer is an integral member of the Digital Square team who will work with team members across the initiative to fine-tune and implement Digital Square’s communications strategy and workplan for primarily an external audience. This position will be filled by a highly competent communications professional who has excellent writing skills in English, sophisticated decision-making abilities, and an open and collaborative attitude. The Communications Officer will join a robust multi-country team and will report to Digital Square’s Senior Communications Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and support Digital Square’s communications workplan, including the development of key messaging and content to share insights, contributions, and learning. This includes the production and/or dissemination of briefs, reports, case studies, presentations, fact sheets, talking points, infographics, videos, blog posts, social media posts, success stories, and other digital content.

• Partner with team members to identify areas of learning, expertise, impact, and success, and translate this content into compelling communications materials for a variety of external audiences—ranging from global digital health innovators to public health officials in low- and middle-income countries.

• Collaborate with Digital Square country implementation teams to develop a core suite of collateral about their digital health work, including success stories, presentation decks, and other overview materials.

• Support communications about Digital Square’s portfolio of COVID-19 activities, including our partnership with the UNICEF/WHO Digital Health Centre of Excellence (DICE) and sharing best practices for adapting and scaling digital health global goods for COVID-19 response and the post-pandemic context.

• Plan, draft, implement, and monitor social media content and campaigns with the goal of optimizing reach and engagement. Using a strong understanding of various social platforms (including Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube), create and execute on a social media strategy that is tailored to each platform and fits into Digital Square’s broader audience strategy and goals.

• Ensure that all external communications products and activities are in-line with PATH’s and Digital Square’s communications policies; review content to ensure it is on-brand, consistent in style, quality, and tone of voice, and in compliance with donor branding and marking requirements, e.g., USAID.

• Develop, review, and edit content for Digital Square deliverables, including copyediting and formatting as necessary, to produce high quality documents.

• Manage external projects or collaborate on production processes and work with designers, editors, and other vendors on materials requiring professional involvement.

• Support implementation of a communications training plan for Digital Square’s team and partner organizations, enhancing the collective ability to tell the Digital Square story.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with PATH colleagues, donors, public and private partners, and the digital health global goods community.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years working in communications and/or advocacy fields, with a substantial amount of writing and a strong track record of making highly technical content accessible to lay audiences while maintaining credibility with the technical community.

• Experience developing and implementing versatile and creative external communications strategies and campaigns for global, regional, and national audiences, including policymakers, implementers, governments, and funders.

• Experience developing multimedia and online communications, including social media, websites, knowledge management and storytelling platforms, etc.

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and a demonstrated capacity to translate sophisticated health and development issues into compelling, persuasive writing.

• Solid graphic design skills including document layout and producing social media graphics and PowerPoint slides.

• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and relationship-building skills demonstrating a client-centered approach to opportunities.

• Able to work with flexibility, entrepreneurship, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.

• Balances being extremely detail-oriented with thinking about the big picture in a strategic and creative way.

• Knows and cares about engaging and growing audiences, reaching them where they are and in ways that meet their needs.

• Thrives in an environment in which taking charge of initiatives and targets is key, while getting the support needed.

• Experience in global health communications is required, and experience with USAID projects is highly preferred.

• Enthusiasm for digital health is important.

• French language skills are desirable.

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% time annually.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the country of PATH location.

TO BE CONSIDERED, APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING AS PART OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Cover letter

• CV in reverse chronological format

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

PATH has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, interns, consultants, and temporary staff based in the United States. Individuals selected for job opportunities in the United States must be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination status, upon hire. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as Pfizer or Moderna, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

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PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experiences, such as entrepreneurial/startup experiences, innovation training design and facilitation, business strategy and operations, program/solution design, program management, etc. Understanding of the innovation process and finance, and exposure to the local innovation ecosystem Excellent project management, communication, presentation, and event management skills Energetic, empathetic, and able to connect with and coach undergraduate and graduate-level students Experience with data gathering and analysis; ability to work with technologies and systems and learn new systems quickly Ability to work well with stakeholders and build relationships Experience in healthcare, technology, or creative industries, exposure to navigating startup funding, and experience in event planning, are pluses Graduate degree preferred but not required

This position requires a cover letter for consideration

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