Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 25, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About WGH and context:
Women in Global Health (WGH) is a global movement with the largest network of women and allies working to challenge power and privilege for gender equity in health. It is a US 501(c)(3) started in 2015, WGH has grown to include over 35,000 supporters in 90 countries and has 24 official chapters, with a strong presence in low- and middle-income countries. The global team and its network of chapters drive change by mobilizing a diverse group of emerging women health leaders, by advocating to existing global health leaders to commit to transform their own institutions, and by holding these leaders accountable.
WGH has been featured in CNN, NPR, EuroNews, the Lancet and Devex for its work and maintains a robust presence via in person and virtual events at major global health and international development forums, such as the World Health Assembly, High-Level Political Forum and UN General Assembly. WGH is unique in its approach, connecting global and national policy-making to local reality. Most recently, WGH was able to get three of our COVID 50/50: Five Asks for Gender-Responsive Global Health Security into the 73rd World Health Assembly’s COVID-19 resolution supported by 130 of 194 member states.
About the role: Are you passionate about global health, gender equity and challenging power structures? We need YOU to join our global movement! WGH is a hybrid organization. We are still a startup in many aspects, yet we have achieved impact on a global scale and now have sector-wide name recognition. We also have a small core team of paid staff supported by passionate volunteers. Women in Global Health (WGH) has catalyzed a global network of national chapters aiming to enable women from around the world to engage at national and global levels in policy development and leadership, particularly for women that are under represented in global health leadership, especially from Lower Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Women in Global Health is seeking a Chapter Communications & Advocacy Manager to strengthen WGH global communications and advocacy at the national level and facilitate communicating our chapters’ impact globally. .

Job Description:
Communications:
● Act as a liaison between WGH Global and WGH chapters, drawing down resources from the global network as well as feeding information on the region back into the global network
● Handling communication to and amongst local members and other regional stakeholders
● Coordinate with the WGH communication teams regarding all chapters
● Provide basic communication support to chapters
● Assist with digital communications strategy implementation
● Support chapters in implementing social media presence creation on new and emerging social media platforms
● Capture chapter impact stories/narratives monthly and provide to the communications team
● Creating a database of speakers from chapters on a variety of topics that WGH participates on (i.e. women’s leadership, gender, health workforce, universal health coverage, Covid-19, health systems, power and privilege)
● Reporting findings and progress on a consistent basis to WGH Executive Leadership Team Content Creation:
● Creates dynamic written, graphic, and video content
● Occasionally writes/ghost writes blogs and other written communication
● Interview chapter leaders and members to draft an online series of stories from the WGH network
● Prepares social media and newsletter content for WGH global audiences on behalf of chapters
Advocacy:
● Works as part of a team to develop large digital advocacy campaigns (and corresponding advocacy toolkits), ensure chapter engagement, and manage online events
● Coordinate with WGH chapters, partners, and local organizations/governments on advocacy objectives, including supporting in the creation of tailored advocacy toolkits and leading dissemination of said products
● Assist with local media outreach activities and health sector engagement in collaboration with the communications team;
● Supports team with major projects, digital events (i.e. webinars, twitter chats), community management and event-follow up e-mails
● Maintain a comprehensive understanding of WGH priority issue areas (global health, gender equality, etc) to form compelling arguments and briefings and provide strategic counsel to chapters

Skills Needed:
● A First Level/Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years relevant experience, or a Master's level degree and 1 year, but we will consider all candidates and evaluate backgrounds individually
● Prior background or formal education in global health is required
● Competencies: Comfort with uncertainty; Entrepreneurial nature; Vision; Ability to inspire others; Leadership and team building; Decision-making; Self-management; Development of networks; Strong communicator and relationship builder
● Fluent in English required (reading, writing, and conversation). Additional proficiency in French, Spanish or another official UN language strongly preferred
● Availability to travel internationally up to 30%
● Flexibility to work non-traditional hours with an organization based in the US

Experience Desired:
● At least 3 years of relevant experience, including: Communications; Policy; Advocacy;Project management;
● Significant global advocacy experience and track record
● Relevant experience in organization, movement and network building
● Strong foundation in feminisitc principles and power, privilege and intersectionality frameworks
● Significant experience and exposure to global health
● Experience in multilateral agency engagement strongly preferred

Anticipated Deliverables:
● Create engaging e-newsletters
● Weekly design work to produce event invitations, with event-follow up emails and community outreach content
● Bi-monthly social media advocacy toolkits for events
● Updated WGH chapter communications materials
● Chapter communications plan to identify high priority action areas to create, support and engage national and global community for Women in Global Health, which includes hosting quarterly activities, creating and maintaining national WGH Lists and regional annual events

Anticipated Salary and Timeframe:
● Approximately 2,500 - 4,600 USD per month (adjustments made based on geography/cost of living)
● Benefits: not eligible for benefits; related travel and communication expenses are reimbursed
● Timeframe: 1 year, renewable, full-time (approx. 40 hours per week); 30 day trial period
● Anticipated start: mid-February

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter February 4th at 11:59 ET to operations@womeningh.org with “Chapter Communications & Advocacy Manager Application” in the subject line.
Women, people from underrepresented backgrounds and applicants from low-and middle-income countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

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