Consultant – Communications Support at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Job Summary

The consultancy entails, Communications support for the Centre and affiliated projects.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in the development of communication materials:
• Support the iMAMA project team in finalization of the ongoing documentary production, including conceptualization and coordination with production teams.
• Assist in the procurement of the iMAMA visibility materials.
• Design and develop communication materials for the PRETERM Africa study, ensuring alignment with project goals and target audience needs.
• Provide strategic advice on engagement opportunities, activities, and messaging for the key global health days relevant to the Centre (International HPV Awareness Day, International Women’s Day, World Maternal Mental Health Day, World Ovarian Cancer Day, International Day of Action for Women’s Health)
• Collaborate with the AKU Office of Strategic Communications to ensure integration in messaging and tactics and to leverage synergies.
• Support media relations and event communications, including drafting press releases, coordinating media coverage, and ensuring effective event communication strategies. 
• Maintain and regularly update the Centre’s webpage on the AKU website, ensuring accuracy and relevance. 
• Manage the Centre’s X (formerly Twitter) account and support the development of a LinkedIn presence to enhance visibility and engagement. 
• Provide broad-based and project-specific communications advice to project teams:
• Provide communications guidance to project teams by helping them craft key messages, enhance storytelling, and leverage communication opportunities.
• Offer project-specific communications support to ensure clarity, consistency, and impact in outreach efforts.
• Support any other communication needs for the Centre e.g. the quarterly newsletter.
• Attend the monthly communicators forum on behalf of the department

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications
• Ability to develop and execute communications strategies tailored to diverse audiences. 
• Demonstrated experience in multimedia storytelling.
• Strong skills in content creation, social media management, and website maintenance.
• Proficiency in graphic design.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and coordinate multiple projects.
• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable to dynamic environments.