The Director will play a central role in positioning Living Goods as a thought leader in advancing community health, working closely with internal teams and external partners to highlight the impact of our approaches. Reporting directly to the Chief of External Relations, this senior leadership position will serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and a key driver in strengthening Living Goods\u2019 visibility and influence worldwide.
\nKey Responsibilities:
\nStrategic Communications<\/p>\n
\tDevelop and execute a strategic communications plan that elevates visibility, strengthens brand awareness, and amplifies influence across global, Africa regional, and country-level markets, including Kenya, Uganda, and Burkina Faso.
\n\tOversee and guide organizational messaging and positioning, ensuring high-quality on-brand content across events, digital, video, and print.
\n\tLead the development of high-impact external communications products, including speeches, publications, reports, and op-eds.
\n\tShape and advance Living Goods\u2019 thought leadership strategy in close collaboration with program, digital health, and advocacy teams.
\n\tEnsure consistent application of brand guidelines and visual identity across all platforms.
\n\tEquip staff with the training and tools needed to confidently and consistently represent Living Goods\u2019 work and strategy.
\n\tDirect digital and media engagement strategies, including social media, media relations, and performance monitoring to maximize reach and impact.
\n\tDevelop and maintain comprehensive crisis communications and reputation management plans to proactively address potential challenges.<\/p>\n
Team Leadership<\/p>\n
\tLead and mentor a team of communications professionals who support global, regional, internal, and country strategic communications.
\n\tCollaborate with the People and Culture team to oversee key internal communications channels\u2014providing strategic guidance to ensure clear, consistent communication with staff, while boosting engagement and knowledge sharing.
\n\tManage relationships with external partners and vendors, including consultants for photography, editing, and graphic design, ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with organizational standards.<\/p>\n
Essential Qualifications, Experience, & Attributes:<\/p>\n
\tA demonstrable commitment to international development and global health with at least 15 years of experience in communications with progressive levels of responsibility in public health or another international development sector.
\n\tAt least 5 years of leading high-performing communications teams in matrixed organizations; skilled at inspiring, coaching, and developing talent while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
\n\tAbility to combine big-picture strategic thinking with tactical execution, delivering measurable outcomes while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
\n\tProven experience leading the management of organizational brands, including brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and visual identity, and ensuring consistent application across all internal and external channels.
\n\tExtensive hands-on experience designing and executing communications tools and strategies across print, digital, social media, video, and graphic design. Proficient in the MS Office Suite and basic experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud preferred but not required.
\n\tProven success translating complex technical content into clear, compelling messages tailored for diverse audiences.
\n\tForward-thinking, problem-solving professional who thrives on formulating new strategies, improving processes, and inspiring others to embrace communications excellence.
\n\tSkilled at representing the organization externally with media, donors, government partners, and other stakeholders.
\n\tEnglish fluency is required; French and\/or Kiswahili language skills are a plus.
\n\tAn exceptional relationship builder, increasing rapport, trust, and transparency across a diverse and growing community of internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
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