About the role

  • Develop and execute CHAI's overall content strategy in coordination with the Communications Director
  • Cultivate a high-level view of the organization to identify strategic content opportunities
  • Lead the planning and creation of major content initiatives
  • Manage the editorial/content calendar and workflow
  • Measure content performance and adjust strategy based on analytics and stakeholder feedback
  • Write and edit thought leadership pieces
  • Edit content for strategic messaging and organizational voice
  • Develop compelling narratives that translate technical achievements into accessible stories
  • Lead content approval processes with internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop a suite of templates for low- and medium-priority content
  • Lead Annual Report development and production
  • Supervise and mentor content team member
  • Coordinate with technical program and country teams
  • Collaborate with the policy, advocacy, and communications group
  • Build strong relationships with organizational leaders
  • Provide training to program and country teams
  • Partner with the analytics manager to track content performance
  • Manage contracts with freelance writers and other vendors as needed
  • Develop and maintain content governance frameworks and approval workflows
  • Maintain quality assurance processes and content review protocols
  • Manage content team schedules, workload distribution, and capacity planning

Requirements

  • Degree in journalism, communications, public health, or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, content development, or related field
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with demonstrated ability to create compelling narratives
  • Previous journalism, editorial, or equivalent experience producing high-quality written content
  • Prior experience working in one or more low or middle-income country settings, with a deep understanding of the global health landscape and development sector
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts for broader audiences
  • Strong project management experience with demonstrated success managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
  • Experience supervising staff and developing team capabilities
  • Strategic thinking ability with capacity to align content development with organizational goals
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, particularly with senior leaders and technical experts
  • Sound editorial judgment and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated track record of innovation in communications and content strategy
  • Understanding of digital content best practices and content distribution channels
  • Familiarity with content performance metrics and analytics
  • Knowledge of global health issues, international development, and/or public health
  • Fluency in additional languages such as Swahili, Portuguese, French, Spanish or other languages native in our countries of operation is highly desirable
  • Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Benefits

  • CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Committed to providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect

Job title

Senior Writer, Content Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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