Public Relations Specialist

Position description

Project HOPE is an international NGO of more than 1,000 engaged employees and hundreds of volunteers who work in more than 25 countries, responding to the world’s most pressing global health challenges. Throughout our 60-year legacy, Project HOPE has treated millions of patients and provided more than $3 billion worth of medicines to local health care organizations around the world. We have helped build hundreds of health programs from the ground up and responded to humanitarian crises worldwide.

Code of Conduct 

It is our shared responsibility and obligation to treat each other with respect, take affirmative steps to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse and Trafficking in Persons, and to disclose all potential and actual violations of our Code of Conduct, which may include Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption, Discrimination or Harassment.  Together we can reinforce a culture of respect, integrity, accountability, and transparency. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Public Relations Specialist supports the Communications & Public Relations team to coordinate and execute Project HOPE’s PR and thought leadership strategy to raise awareness of the organization’s expertise in global health and humanitarian aid. This individual will research and manage thought leadership opportunities, write communications materials, support policy & advocacy efforts, and identify and support conference and awards opportunities. This individual should have a passion for global health, humanitarian issues, and/or policy and be comfortable working cross-functionally.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• In collaboration with Senior Director of Communications & Public Relations, collaborate and support senior leadership and subject matter experts to identify and develop thought leadership opportunities that reflect the organization’s mission and vision
• Raise awareness of Project HOPE’s subject matter experts to strengthen brand awareness with policymakers, partners, sector leaders, and donors
• Project manage the strategy for advancing and supporting speaking engagements, executive communications, events, policy initiatives, and awards
• Draft and edit op-eds, speeches, blogs, and talking points in support of executives and spokespeople
• Assist in planning and promoting events, webinars, and conferences that showcase the organization’s work
• Support media relations efforts to raise Project HOPE’s profile and audience, including cultivating relationships with relevant media, developing outreach strategies, and prepping spokespeople
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree – preferably in Communications/Public Relations, Public Policy, or International Relations
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in communications or public relations, preferably within health or international development sectors
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications and thought leadership content
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrate initiative, muti-tasking abilities, problem-solving skills, and professional maturity
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams, departments, and time zones
• Impeccable organizational skills that enable rapid prioritization and execution of many urgent tasks
• A “can-do” attitude and the ability to work through ambiguous and fluid situations
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as necessary

Application instructions

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