Communications Management Position

Development Gateway Foundation is seeking an Associate Director of Communications to be responsible for the planning and execution of the Foundation?s communications, branding and public relations efforts. This includes print materials, online communications, media and public relations, in support of both fund-raising and general marketing of the foundation?s services.

 

ResponsibilitiesTranslate high-level objectives and technical subject matter into high-impact online and offline messages and materials for a variety of international audiences: donors, international and domestic partners, customers/user groups and employees.Maintain favorable public image for the Foundation by communicating information about programs, accomplishments, and value to user groups. Manage the Foundation?s corporate website design, content and communications efforts, including a monthly e-mail newsletter. This position is not responsible for managing the functionality or user interface of the dgCommunities, dgMarket or AiDA online services.Creative and cost-effective management of marketing and fundraising materials. Includes development, drafting and managing of the design and print process. Manage outside vendors as necessary.

Provide communications support to fundraising and marketing programs.  Provide messaging support to all staff to ensure consistent and accurate communications outreach by all.

Build the media relations function. Plan, draft, assign, edit and distribute press releases, fact sheets, scripts, etc. Build relationships with journalists and development newsletter/website editors worldwide. Draft and place articles. Track and report on results.

Provide support on creative development and writing of speeches, talking points and presentations for the CEO and others, as needed; provide writing and editing consultation to Foundation staff, as needed.

Respond to inquiries from the public and other organizations.

 

Required Education & Experience

? Bachelors degree in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.10+ years of experience in public relations or corporate communications with an excellent track record, at least 3 years managing a PR or communications team. Experience managing web communications is requiredInternational development industry experience is strongly preferred

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

?  Proven ability to develop and implement effective communications strategies.Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, media representatives, and stakeholders.Ability to produce compelling pieces under deadline without sacrificing accuracy or attention to detail.Proven ability to communicate effectively to a multifaceted and diverse audience using traditional and online delivery methods.Ability to translate specialized and technical information into readable, jargon-free prose.

? Strong organizational, research, and analytical skills.

? Excellent written and spoken English skills.

? Ability to read, write and speak French, Spanish or Arabic is a plus.

 

To Apply

Apply online or send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@dgfoundation.org .  No phone calls, please.  Due to the large number of resumes received, we are only able to directly contact those individuals selected for an interview. Local candidates only, relocation expense and visa sponsorship are not available for this position.