Global Director, Strategic Communications & Marketing

Jhpiego Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Jhpiego Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing to lead the development and execution of strategies that shape Jhpiego's global reputation and brand.

The role reports to GECO and collaborates across HQ, regional, and country offices to advance fundraising, partnerships, and mission impact. The role oversees Communications, Marketing, and Global Communications Coordination, driving integrated campaigns, analytics, and thought leadership with international travel up to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience leading strategic communications, marketing, branding, or public affairs; minimum 7 years managing high-performing communications and marketing teams; experience developing integrated communications strategies for complex, global organizations; experience advising executive leadership and serving as a strategic communications counselor.
• Demonstrated expertise leading integrated communications and marketing strategies for complex organizations.
• Deep understanding of branding, reputation management, and organizational positioning.
• Exceptional executive communications, writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience developing organizational narratives that support fundraising, partnerships, and thought leadership.
• Proven success managing media relations and executive visibility strategies.
• Strong understanding of digital communications, marketing analytics, audience engagement, SEO, social media, and web strategy.
• Experience leading crisis communications and issues management.
• Ability to translate complex technical and scientific information into compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with executive leadership, donors, partners, media, governments, and staff.
• Experience leading global communications teams across multiple countries and cultures.
• Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Ability to lead organizational change and foster innovation.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive communications.
• Experience supporting data-informed communications and marketing strategies using analytics, dashboards, and audience insights.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications, Brand & Organizational Positioning: Develop and lead integrated strategy; Implement messaging framework and brand identity; Lead executive communications and thought leadership; Oversee crisis communications; Ensure consistency across materials; Execute communications strategies.
• Marketing, Visibility & Audience Engagement: Lead marketing strategy to increase awareness and philanthropic support; Oversee digital marketing, website, social media, SEO; Ensure marketing supports fundraising and partnerships; Drive campaigns to elevate visibility; Monitor metrics and optimize using analytics.
• Global Communications Leadership & Content Strategy: Provide strategic leadership for Jhpiego's global network; Oversee editorial planning and content governance; Strengthen country communicators; Align regional with priorities; Share impactful stories.
• Internal Communications & Executive Engagement: Lead internal communications strategy; Support CEO and senior leadership speeches and messaging; Ensure employee alignment and engagement; Support change communications.
• Leadership, Collaboration & Operational Excellence: Direct supervise Senior Managers; Build high-performing team; Lead planning, budgeting, vendor management; Establish KPIs; Partner with Development, Technical Programs, Country Offices, HR, and Leadership; Represent communications externally.

Skills

Strategic communications

Marketing leadership

Brand management

Executive communications

Media relations

Digital marketing

Analytics & dashboards

Storytelling

Crisis communications

Stakeholder engagement

Global communications

Education

Master’s degree (Communications/Marketing/Journalism/Public Relations/Business)

Job description

Jhpiego Inc. is seeking a Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing to lead the development and execution of strategies that shape Jhpiego's global reputation and brand.

The role reports to GECO and collaborates across HQ, regional, and country offices to advance fundraising, partnerships, and mission impact. The role oversees Communications, Marketing, and Global Communications Coordination, driving integrated campaigns, analytics, and thought leadership with international travel up to