Communications and Engagement Director

**Job Title**: Communications and Engagement Director

**Location**: Any major cities in India, Southern Africa, East Africa, US, Canada,Nigeria or Europe; with travel internationally up to 20%.

**Reports to**: Amie Batson, President

**Position Type**: Full-time

**Our Vision and Mission** - WomenLift Health envisions a world where diverse, accomplished leaders collectively transform health outcomes. To realize that vision, we seek to expand the power and influence of talented mid-career women in health and engage with senior institutional and societal leaders to catalyze systemic change for gender equality in health leadership. We work in East Africa, India, Nigeria, North America, Southern Africa and continue to explore outreach to other regions.

**Our Work** - Established in 2019, we work to advance equality in health leadership through a range of actions at the individual, institutional, and societal levels. This includes “Leadership Journeys,” which focus on equipping mid-career women with tools, along with peer, mentor and coach support, to successfully use their voice, expertise and leadership for impact. It includes pushing conversations and partnerships with senior leaders in health institutions, taking steps to prioritize gender equality. It also includes supporting/ convening global conversations about the importance of women’s leadership, amplifying the voices of national and global health leaders including at the bi-annual WomenLift Health Conference.

**Our Culture and Values**

We are building a diverse, entrepreneurial team of people who bring unique cultural and technical perspectives and experiences. We welcome results-oriented problem-solvers of any nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, and disability. We are a growing organization that is committed to building a culture with our partners that values:

- ** Collaborative leadership** that celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences and ensures everyone contributes to their full potential.
- ** Partnership** grounded in humility, respect, empathy, and inclusion.
- ** Transformative change** based upon bold, strategic thinking combined with adaptability and pragmatic action.
- ** Spirit** of learning** ensures we are open, forward-looking, constructive, and committed to growing collectively and individually.
- ** Achieving impact** by improving global health and gender equality.

**Position Summary**

WomenLift Health is seeking an experienced **Communications and Engagement Director** to raise awareness, foster change, support fund-raising and inspire concrete actions to advance women's leadership in global health. The Communications and Engagement Director will be responsible for the development and execution of a global communications strategy that enhances the visibility and impact of WomenLift Health. This role will play a key part in amplifying our work, driving engagement across diverse stakeholders, and positioning the organization as a thought leader on women’s leadership in global health.

Reporting to the President and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Communications and Engagement Director will represent WomenLift Health on an international platform, engaging with high-level leaders across sectors, and managing a small cross-regional team.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Strategic Communications**
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy to enhance global and regional awareness of the organization’s mission, programs, and impact.
- Oversee the creation and dissemination of high-quality multi-media content across platforms, including social media, website, newsletters, and owned and earned press.
- Support communications with key stakeholders including the Global Advisory Board and other WomenLift Health partners to effectively champion WomenLift and its impact.

**Thought Leadership**
- **Develop Thought Leadership Strategy**: Position the organization as a recognized leader on women’s leadership, highlighting its relevance to global health. Lead the creation and dissemination of thought leadership content such as white papers, research reports, and op-eds that inform public discourse and policy and identify relevant speaking opportunities for WomenLift Health leadership.
- **Engage with Global Health Networks**: Contribute to building relationships with key stakeholders, including international agencies, health institutions, and gender equality and women’s leadership advocates, to further the organization’s thought leadership.

**Matrix Management of Global Communications Team**
- **Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Working within WomenLift Health’s matrix management structure, coordinate efforts between global communications staff, regional program teams, and external partners/consultants, ensuring alignment with the organization’s broader mission.
- **Global Coordination**: Work closely with regional communications managers based in different Hubs to ensure that gl