Strategic Communications Manager

  • Mid-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 5 June 2019

Job Description

Chemonics seeks a Strategic Communications Manager for the Strategic Communications department within the Executive Division. The manager works closely with the Strategic Communications team, executive leadership, practice leaders, and others throughout the company to support the company’s external communication and outreach goals. A strong writer with sound judgement, the manager leads department initiatives under the mentorship and oversight of a director, understands and promotes Strategic Communications’ and the company’s goals, writes high-quality content for Chemonics’ and external outlets, and assists with daily administration of digital communication channels. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities Include:
  • Leads communication and outreach initiatives and planning under the mentorship of a director, working closely with executive leadership, support departments, practices, the Strategic Communications team, and others throughout the company
  • Develops strong understanding of departmental, divisional, and corporate goals and strategies, and ensures they are integrated into communications and outreach activities
  • Identifies, researches, and writes useful and engaging content for target audiences on Chemonics’ and external outlets, including ChemCom, social media, and industry or mainstream news outlets
  • Interviews executives and senior technical experts for the purpose of creating content for external audiences
  • Supports daily administration of digital communication channels, primarily external
  • Identifies and helps coordinate practice participation in global development forums to showcase technical expertise and technical contributions to development
  • Provides timely communications expertise to the home office by responding to inquiries and, depending on needs and availability, to the field by taking short-term technical assignments
  • Mentors and may supervise associates
  • Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation and exceeding expectations
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in communications, marketing, international development, or related field preferred
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience, including experience in strategic communications
  • Ability to connect individual communications activities or products to higher-level strategies and goals
  • Ability to write story-driven content about complex technical subjects and projects that engages target audiences and enhances the company’s image, with the appropriate level of director supervision
  • Working knowledge of uses and administration of popular social media outlets (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr, Instagram, YouTube)
  • Sensitivity to diverse audiences and demonstrated sound judgement about messaging
  • Interviewing skills and the interpersonal skills to establish and maintain strong working relationships with executives, senior technical experts, and a variety of staff around the world
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure with diverse teams and manage production schedules
  • Fluent English required; proficiency in a foreign language preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Photoshop; working knowledge of WordPress preferred
  • Willingness to travel and work abroad a minimum of 4-8 weeks per year
Application Instructions: Apply through our Career Center at https://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk05/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=CHEMONICS&cws=1 by June 19, 2019. No telephone inquiries, please. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

About the Organization

Owned entirely by employees, Chemonics is an ISO-9001 certified international development company. For more than 40 years, we have partnered with local and international organizations to promote social and economic change around the world.

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