Communication Coordinator

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Under the supervision of Deputy Director, the Senior Communication Coordinator develops and implements comprehensive communication strategies, manages media relations, creates compelling content, engages stakeholders, documents success stories, and oversees overall communication activities. The incumbent will strengthen community engagement, enhance visibility, and support evidence-based messaging for disease prevention, surveillance, and response activities. The role involves leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders to enhance the organization’s visibility, impact, and advocacy efforts for the CGPP project. PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Internal Communication Strategy: Implement an internal communication strategy involving regular team meetings and collaborative platforms. Work with Country secretariat technical lead and CGPP HQ communication advisor to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns. Conduct training sessions for implementing partners on effective internal communication, utilizing SharePoint, Teams, and other communication platforms. Knowledge Management: Establish and maintain a centralized repository (SharePoint) for project-related content. Implement knowledge-sharing mechanisms for exchanging best practices among project teams and external partners. Utilize project documentation to contribute to the broader knowledge base in CGPP projects Content Development and Distribution: Collaborate with project subject matter experts to develop project communication instruments, including presentations, bi-weekly bulletin, briefing material, for dissemination to different audiences. Develop and disseminate projects programmatic quarterly, and annual reports to internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate with various project departments to gather updates, achievements, success stories, and upcoming programmatic events for inclusion in the quarterly newsletters Develop a systematic approach to document and showcase project successes, impactful outcomes, and innovative practices. Research, develop, and edit public relations materials, brochures, information sheets, capacity statements, for public relations and social media content. Support field teams with to develop context- specific communications materials for sharing with county government and local stakeholders. Coordinates the translation, proofreading and editing of information, education and communication documents as required. Develop and produce project videos such as testimonials, expert interviews, how-to guides, and documentary-style content in collaboration with implementing partners Promote communications and project materials through appropriate social channels Maintain digital media archives, including photos and videos Ensure all communication and IEC materials align with DOS and CGPP branding and marking guidelines Lead the creation of success stories, case studies, and human-in