Communications Officer

Jhpiego

. Support communications for large-scale, multi-country U.S.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,867 - $92,924 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public affairs and marketing communications, with a strong focus on developing engaging content for global health programming. Proficient in managing communications strategies, coordinating with diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with branding and donor requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Public Affairs ExperienceMarketing CommunicationsStrong Writing And Editing SkillsExperience With USG-Funded Global Health ProgrammingProficiency In Photoshop, InDesign, And Canva

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Hard Skills

WritingEditingContent DevelopmentCommunications PlanningProject ManagementSocial Media ManagementDigital Content CreationBrandingEvent CoordinationTechnical Communication

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopInDesignCanvaWordPressHTMLCSSJavaScriptSocial Media Tools

Industry Keywords

Global Health ProgrammingUSG-Funded ProgramsHIVMaternal HealthChild HealthGlobal Health Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support communications for large-scale, multi-country U.S. Government / Department of State global health programming
Report to the project’s Director of Program Management and Delivery and coordinate with Jhpiego’s global communications team
Serve as an embedded communications partner to project leadership
Identify and communicate project achievements and innovations
Develop and coordinate project updates, presentations, briefers, digital content, webinars, workshop and conference materials, and other communications products
Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, engaging content
Develop and maintain project communications plans
Identify and prioritize communications opportunities with project and country teams
Coordinate communications activities, maintain a communications calendar, and track products through development, review, approval, and dissemination
Participate in project meetings to stay informed of priorities, milestones, results, challenges, and communications opportunities
Build relationships across project leadership, technical teams, country teams, and GECO
Identify and develop content demonstrating project results and impact
Draft, edit, and proofread updates, announcements, talking points, presentations, briefs, and social media/web content
Coordinate photography, video, graphics, and other visual content
Apply editorial judgment and ensure content is accurate, compelling, and appropriate for donor-funded programming
Coordinate reviews and approvals with Jhpiego and donor representatives
Escalate sensitive or high-risk communications issues
Ensure DOS branding and acknowledgments are applied appropriately
Lead development or refinement of the project branding and marking plan
Advise country teams on project branding and marking requirements
Develop or refine branded project templates
Support communications planning and execution for workshops, webinars, technical meetings, and other external activities
Capture key messages, results, and stories from events and translate them into follow-up communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA with 5-7 years relevant work experience
Proven experience in public affairs and marketing communications
Prior experience with social media tools and websites
Strong writing and editing skills
Experience with USG-funded global health programming, including HIV, maternal, newborn, and child health, or global health security
Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, and Canva
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
High level of organization and ability to balance competing priorities
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to project a professional image and communicate positively and effectively as a representative of Jhpiego
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%
Familiarity with WordPress, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Successful candidate subject to a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, career, and retirement total rewards package
Pre-employment background review considers justice-involved applicants individually
Equal opportunity employment
Workplace accommodations and accessibility support