COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY SPECIALIST WASHINGTON DC/SOUTH AFRICA

BroadReach is currently accepting expressions of interest for the position of Communications Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded project, African Strategies for Health. BroadReach Healthcare is a global healthcare solutions company that provides consulting, implementation and program management services. We are dedicated to expanding access to healthcare services across the globe through innovative approaches that combine the best of the private sector and public health. We work with a wide range of partners and clients, including international donor agencies, national governments, civil society, pharmaceutical companies, local NGO partners, and other private-sector companies. We apply our expertise across five core service areas: Distribution Networks/ Product Value Chain, Health Systems Strengthening, Patient Education and Community Mobilization, Public-Private Partnerships, and Strategic Consulting. Our approach across each of these service areas combines best practices from the public sector with business efficiency and private sector discipline to address international health challenges and opportunities. Responsibilities: Provide overall guidance and leadership to the project, to the Bureau for Africa and to African partners in the areas of communications and advocacy strategies and knowledge management, including dissemination. Develop and implement a communication and advocacy strategy that builds in periodic review and "stock taking" of the effectiveness of the strategy in influencing policy and programs. Develop and implement innovative and effective approaches to disseminating analysis and synthesis findings and advocacy, including the use of new media, in order to promote policy, strategy and program changes in African countries. Work closely with the Project Director to develop strategies that will ensure utilization of analysis and synthesize results by integrating ideas/ concepts into issues-identification strategies, analysis and proposal development and implementation. Provide leadership in developing frameworks and coordinating agendas for conferences and workshops. Basic QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Health, International development or related field, with requisite experience in knowledge management and advocacy. At least 5 years of experience and demonstrated capability in developing and implementing a wide variety of communication and advocacy approaches in the African context. Demonstrated capability in use of qualitative consumer research and policy analysis tools and materials for decision makers. Experience in utilizing new media avenues such as social marketing for achieving outcomes. Experience working on USAID, PEPFAR, and/or other donor-funded projects or programs. Must have the capability to work in English, French and Portuguese speaking African countries. Must demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills. Consistent ability to meet deadlines and remain focused. Advanced Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience. Additional Desired Qualifications: Advanced degree. Ability to speak French and/or Portuguese, highly desirable. Experience in the social sectors working with both researchers and policy makers. (Note: Offer is contingent upon awarded proposal.) BroadReach Healthcare offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with match, and annual performance bonus. BroadReach is an Equal Opportunity Employer (www.brhc.com). Please, no phone calls. TO APPLY: directly for this position, please click the attached link: https://jobs-brhc.icims.com/jobs/1250/job. Only applications submitted through the BroadReach website will be considered. Applications that are e-mailed or faxed will not be considered for employment. - Thank You.