Job Description

Communication Specialist

The Communication Specialist will contribute to EMPHNET’s mission by developing strategic, creative, and evidence-informed communication materials that enhance visibility, advocacy, and public health impact across the region. This role leads strategic communication and advocacy initiatives, oversees content quality, and provides guidance to country and technical teams in delivering effective communication outputs.

Scope of Work

The assigned “Vacancy” will include the following tasks, activities, duties, and responsibilities:

Strategic and Advocacy Communication

• Develop advocacy and strategic communication materials aligned with EMPHNET’s priorities.
• Translate complex public health concepts into compelling messages and policy narratives.
• Design and implement advocacy frameworks and communication plans for campaigns and initiatives.
• Provide strategic input and messaging support for high-level engagement with ministries of health and partners.
• Review and ensure coherence, accuracy, and impact of advocacy content produced by the communications team.

Content Development and Editorial Production

• Lead the creation and editing of high-quality content for reports, feature stories, newsletters, press releases, and digital platforms.
• Oversee website content to ensure alignment with EMPHNET’s tone, brand, and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with the Creative Lead to produce engaging and visually appealing communication products.
• Mentor junior staff in content development, storytelling, and editorial best practices.
• Guide storytelling approaches that highlight EMPHNET’s achievements and partnerships.

Social and Behavioral Communication

• Integrate social and behavior change communication (SBCC) principles into EMPHNET’s campaigns and public health initiatives.
• Develop evidence-based communication strategies that promote healthy behaviors and counter misinformation.
• Collaborate with technical experts to ensure behavioral insights and audience research inform all messaging.
• Provide technical guidance and quality assurance for SBCC interventions implemented by country teams.

Country-Level Support and Capacity Strengthening

• Provide strategic communication and visibility support to country offices and national programs.
• Develop advocacy and communication plans tailored to country-specific priorities.
• Document success stories and lessons learned to enhance EMPHNET’s regional and global visibility.
• Conduct training and mentoring sessions to strengthen communication capacity at the country level.
• Participate in country missions, workshops, and training sessions to build local communication capacity and contribute to organizational learning.

Job Specification

Education and Specialization:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Media, Journalism, or a related field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or Media and Journalism.
• Professional certification in social and digital media management is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum years of experience: 8 years.
• Experience field: Communications, including work with NGOs (experience with public health NGOs is preferred).
• Other related experience:
  • Experience working with public health organizations.
  • Experience working in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR).
  • Strong organizational, communication, and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Fluency in English (required); proficiency in Arabic and/or French is an asset.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong ability to design and implement strategic and advocacy communication plans.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in social and behavior change communication (SBCC).
• Skilled in digital communication, social media, and content management.
• Ability to build and manage partnerships with ministries, donors, and media.
• Strong project management, planning, and quality assurance skills.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Effective time management.

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Level of Effort: Full-time
Starting Date: November 2025
Ending Date: November 2026
Period of Performance Duration: 12 months
Career Level: Mid-level
Job Role: Technical
Job Location: Remote or in-office from the MENA region
Closing Date: November 20, 2025

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