Community Liaison – Program Officer

Job Req ID: 115231 Community Liaison

• Program Officer A global leader in family planning and reproductive health, the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health is critical in advancing evidence-based family planning policies, practices, and programs worldwide. For over two decades, the institute has worked to promote and advance scholarship and science for social change, primarily focused on family planning, gender equity, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and population dynamics. We are seeking a Community Liaison
• Program Officer who will contribute to managing various programmatic and communications activities focusing on international family planning, reproductive health, and population dynamics for the institute. For information about the W. H. Gates Sr. Institute, please visit www.gatesinstitute.org Overview As the WHGI Program Officer/Community Liaison, you will facilitate communication, collaboration, and programmatic execution within the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) Secretariat. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating various subcommittees, managing virtual events, fostering partnerships, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. This role is crucial as it will support the unveiling and execution of WHGI’s communications strategy, leveraging the power of WHGI platforms to amplify impact. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Serve as ICFP Community Liaison
• Coordinate programmatic and communication efforts across the institute’s partner and community networks.
• Provide administrative, promotional, logistical, and communication support for ISC (International Steering Committee) Subcommittee Co-chairs for regularly scheduled meetings (once per month).
• Develop agendas and implement quarterly calls with co-chairs to enhance cross-sectoral engagement.
• Lead speaker engagement and logistics support for virtual events hosted by the W. H. Gates Institute's platform.
• Identify synergies and opportunities for engagement across communities and networks. Develop and Maintain Global Partnerships
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with global partners, particularly in the Global South.
• Work collaboratively to identify opportunities for joint initiatives, research projects, and advocacy efforts.
• Highlight and elevate the accomplishments of global partners through various communications channels such as newsletters, blog posts, and digital media.
• Highlight accomplishments of WHGI RHCoEs (Reproductive Health Centers of Excellence) by collaborating with the communications team through various platforms. Elevate Global South Institutions
• Integrate Reproductive Health Centers of Excellence (RHCoEs) into the planning process for ICFP2025, ensuring their active participation in subcommittees.
• Promote the contributions and innovations of Global South institutions within the WHGI network. Ensure Programmatic Alignment with Strategic Priorities
• Collaborate with the communications team to showcase research findings and advocacy initiatives.
• Utilize WHGI platforms to amplify the impact of research programs and policy advocacy.
• Ensure alignment of communication strategies with WHGI’s mission and vision.
• Communications Team Support
• Craft formal letters of invitation and other official communications.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Support the development of community blog posts, social media posts, and newsletter articles.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Manage and update content on the WHGI website and platforms.
• Assist in the development of marketing materials and campaigns. Additional Responsibilities Under Program Officer
• Draft correspondence on behalf of the ICFP Secretariat.
• Serve as the point of contact for ISC Subcommittees and manage their meetings.
• Coordinate relevant virtual events and webinars.
• Manage all Highlighted Sessions and evening events logistics for ICFP conferences.
• Lead copywriting and editorial tasks for communication materials. Additional Skills
• Demonstrated experience in project management, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Minimum Qualifications
• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Three years related experience. Preferred Qualifications
• Fluency in French and/or Spanish.
• Master’s degree in international relations, public administration, public policy, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Three to five years of experience managing large-scale projects. Classified Title: Program Officer Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Mon - Fri 9 AM - 5 PM Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Remote Department name: PFRH Gates Institute Personnel area: School of Public Health Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:. 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