Director, Global Advocacy Communications

Director of Global Advocacy Communications

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is seeking a skilled Director of Global Advocacy Communications to contribute to addressing the global health crisis of tobacco and nicotine use. This position, based in Washington, DC, offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic and innovative public health movement.

Responsibilities:

1. Partnership and Strategy:
   • Collaborate closely with country teams to develop and implement robust communications strategies in low- and middle-income countries.
   • Lead the development of strategies that amplify diverse voices, especially youth, advocating for government action to reduce tobacco use.
2. Campaign Execution:
   • Ensure well-designed and executed communications campaigns and activities.
   • Oversee media landscape analysis to inform communications strategies in priority countries.
3. Capacity Building:
   • Strategically enhance communications abilities of grantees and in-country teams through training workshops and hands-on coaching.
   • Work with the Digital Advocacy team to employ social media best practices and oversee capacity building for partners and grantees.
4. Monitoring and Evaluation:
   • Develop systems for media monitoring to track progress and ensure objectives are met.
   • Lead the implementation of polls and focus groups in selected countries to inform message development.
5. Reporting and Collaboration:
   • Lead the writing and design of annual reports to funders, highlighting success and progress.
   • Collaborate with internal teams, including the Press Secretary and Digital Advocacy team, to stay informed about global media trends and industry tactics.

Skills Required:

• Customer service and client management experience.
• Extensive experience in advocacy campaign development and implementation in international settings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience building communications capacity through workshops and coaching.
• Excellent English writing, speaking, and editing skills; fluency in other languages is a plus.
• Dedication to ensuring equity for diverse backgrounds in programmatic goals.
• Willingness to travel overseas.
• Supervisory and staff development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.

Benefits:

• 100% company-paid health, vision, and dental for employees; significant contribution for dependents.
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks) in addition to federal and local provisions.
• 403b plan participation with a 9% company contribution.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation days, sick days, and personal days.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office; 2 days remote).

This exciting opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on global public health. Join the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and contribute to the fight against tobacco and nicotine use.

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