Team Lead (Communications)

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Lead, establish and implement the communications strategy that aligns all of the organization's priorities;
• Implement the communications strategy through outreach to partners, donors and other stakeholders;
• Manage a team of communications staff, guide and train them to execute the strategy and closely monitor its implementation;
• Formulate and coordinate messaging and ensure consistent delivery of these messages in time-sensitive situations;
• Oversee design and content of website and social media activities
• Use professional knowledge and expertise of communications to oversee writing of reports, news releases, summaries, briefing papers and talking points on issues of relevance to the organization;
• Oversee the production of all promotional and printed materials, including annual reports;
• Work with colleagues across units to communicate complex issues to diverse audiences;
• Provide professional know-how to colleagues in other departments to build on their knowledge of communications skills;
• Develop and promote a standardized branding approach across the organization that ensures a coherent external image;
• Act as a senior representative of Unitaid to external stakeholders
• Oversee handling of inquiries and coordinate responses to partners and donors about the organization;
• Provide explanations of the organization to external partners and stakeholders
• Oversee the successful execution of selected projects, such as high-profile events, and social media campaigns
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization and as its primary media and communications focal point;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with international media;
• Manage the Communications team: coordinate, manage, implement budgets and work plans; contribute to continuous improvement
• Manages performance: guides staff towards meeting challenges and achieving objectives, promoting ownership and responsibility for outcomes
• Develop media and communications engagement plans for Board members and the Executive Director;
• Perform other duties as required.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential:

• Advanced level university degree in communications, media, journalism, social sciences, humanities or a related field.
  

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in journalism, marketing or related field, some of which in an international context.
• Extensive experience in managing teams effectively.
• Experience of working with international news media.
• Experience of working with a variety of media, such as written press, social media, video etc.

Desirable:

• Experience working in an organization with a complex variety of external partners.
• Experience working in an emerging country.
• Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
  

Skills

• Excellent management and delegation skills
• Excellent writing, editing and oral communications skills
• Ability to initiate and lead projects with staff from different departments and backgrounds
• Ability to use advanced problem-solving skills in sensitive situations
• Ability to write on deadline and change direction on short notice
• In-depth understanding of international news media
• A solution-oriented and proactive mind-set
• Deep knowledge of handling, international news media.
  

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English.
• Intermediate knowledge of French.