Deadline: 31 March 2016
Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach in United States.
The Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach will be responsible for accountable for managing the functional areas of outreach, communications and external relations, and for supporting the Programs and Partnerships Team on government agency relations.
AKDN’s mission is to improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Director, Strategic Communications and Outreach will perform the following functions-
- Undertake the responsibility for continually strengthening AKF USA communications that can be embedded within the overall vision and directions for the organization.
- Lead in the development and strengthening of communication processes and tools including collaborating with other AKF Units (in UK, Canada, the developing countries) to produce materials for multiple Foundation offices.
- Lead in the development and implementation of the digital strategy and analysis of constituent data to inform strategic communications.
- Support the Programs and Partnerships Team in their efforts to develop relationships with key government and development agencies, preparing quality communications material that augment proposals to agencies and help in reporting success of programs.
- Support other departments’ efforts to extend a wider net of potential collaborators for AKDN work internationally.
- Develop and implement a strategy for knowledge management and learning in close collaboration with Programs and Partnerships Team.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A graduate degree or equivalent in communication and information management, journalism/publishing, editorial and/or PR or related field from a recognized university.
- A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience (e.g. communication and information management, journalism/publishing, editorial marketing and/or PR) preferably combining private sector experience with a large international development organization, donor or philanthropic organization, with at least five years in a senior manager role.
- Demonstrated experience of dealing with the media (newspapers, radio and TV).
- Strong demonstrated experience of building and managing relationships, including effective engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders at the highest level.
- Experience of working in multi-cultural environments.
- Knowledge and understanding of media’s ways of working.
- Knowledge of website management and social media tools.
- Knowledge of international development field and a good understanding of its trends.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit AKDN.
