Communications and Engagement Director
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WomenLift Health
Remote (local)- Location: Southern Africa, East Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Northern, Southern and Western Europe
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 14/05/2025
- Location: Southern Africa, East Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, Northern, Southern and Western Europe
Our Vision and Mission – WomenLift Health envisions a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented mid-career women in health and engage with senior institutional and societal leaders to catalyze systemic change for gender equality in health leadership. We work in East Africa, India, Nigeria, North America, Southern Africa and continue to explore outreach to other regions.
Our Work – Established in 2019, we work to advance equality in health leadership through a range of actions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. This includes “Leadership Journeys,” which focus on equipping mid-career women with tools, along with peer, mentor and coach support, to successfully use their voice, expertise and leadership for impact. It includes pushing conversations and partnerships with senior leaders in health institutions, taking steps to prioritize gender equality. It also includes supporting/ convening global conversations about the importance of women’s leadership, amplifying the voices of national and global health leaders including at the bi-annual WomenLift Health Conference.
Position Summary
WomenLift Health is seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Director to raise awareness, foster change, support fund-raising and inspire concrete actions to advance women's leadership in global health. The Communications and Engagement Director will be responsible for the development and execution of a global communications strategy that enhances the visibility and impact of WomenLift Health. This role will play a key part in amplifying our work, driving engagement across diverse stakeholders, and positioning the organization as a thought leader on women’s leadership in global health.
Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Communications and Engagement Director will represent WomenLift Health on an international platform, engaging with high-level leaders across sectors, and managing a small cross-regional team.
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in strategic communications. They should be a visionary leader with a passion for gender equality and an understanding of the global health landscape. The ability to navigate a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment is essential, as WomenLift Health is in a phase of rapid growth. The ideal candidate should also have experience managing cross-functional teams, ensuring collaboration across regions, and navigating diverse cultural contexts.
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