Public Relations Specialist

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 and marketing.

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be mobile in an office environment and able to use standard office equipment.
• Must be able to communicate in verbal and written form and must be able to travel internationally.
• Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”

Work environment:

• Typical office environment with exposure to a minimal noise level.
• Emergency deployments may be in resource-deprived environments with austere living conditions.
• Travel for extended periods may be by air and/or other modes of transportation.
• While international travel is not a regular part of every job, programmatic needs may require it intermittently.
• Project HOPE employees may be required to travel or work in countries where working conditions are classified as “hardship.”

Salary range starting at $67,000 USD per year based on candidates residing in the US. Compensation for the role is dependent on several factors including a candidate’s location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Project HOPE offers comprehensive benefits as part of the total compensation package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, 403(b), paid leave, and much more. 

For more information about our benefits please visit our benefits page

Due to the substantial number of inquiries, we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be considered. No phone calls please.

However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.

Thank you very much for your interest in Project HOPE.

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