Communications & Advocacy Manager

About Global Health Strategies Global Health Strategies (GHS) is a global health and development communications and advocacy consultancy. We use research, advocacy and storytelling to inspire action on key policies, funding and programs—working with leading philanthropies, multilateral organizations, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, and governments around the world. Our work spans infectious diseases, universal health coverage, women's and girls' health, climate and agriculture, gender equality, and more. On any given day, our teams draft op‑eds for senior global health leaders, build coalitions to drive new policy commitments, run communications for major international conferences, and create campaigns that put critical issues in front of audiences that can act on them. We do this work across offices in New York, London, Geneva, Nairobi, Johannesburg, New Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, and beyond. About the Role Managers lead teams so that clients achieve their goals. They devise strategy and mobilize people, build expertise across wide‑range topics, and provide strategic advice to diverse audiences. Specific responsibilities include: Communications Making complex concepts accessible and actionable to a wide audience by developing strategies for creating key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and creative digital materials and mobilizing teams accordingly Building strong relationships with top‑tier media outlets so that clients’ efforts receive the best coverage for advancing their goals Elevating the voice and expertise of high‑level influencers by polishing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews, and providing ongoing counsel Leveraging trends in media coverage, key announcements, new evidence and high‑level conversations to further strategies that work on behalf of client interests Advocacy Identifying strategic moments and new champions to influence target stakeholders and amplify our clients’ goals Getting partners on the same page through careful coordination, relationship management and message alignment Getting partners, influencers and decision‑makers in the same place by overseeing high‑level events, including identifying invitees and speakers, and developing agendas or presentations Building new coalitions of support for an issue with dedicated outreach, organization and relationship management Following and tracking trends in global health policies and funding opportunities to continuously innovate on strategy Client / Project Management Overseeing all major deliverables by developing a vision and strategy and delegating work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment Leading client calls and meetings, while mentoring team members on how to do these things effectively Over‑communicating with senior management on progress and challenges, creating solutions to problems before they arise Understanding background and nuance across priority issue areas to form compelling arguments and provide strategic counsel to clients Coaching junior staff members on writing, client‑facing interactions, and time‑management skills Attending events and meetings with senior management on behalf of clients Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required 5–7 years of work experience Microsoft Office proficiency Exceptional writing ability Experience managing teams to achieve ambitious results Valuable Qualifications Foreign language skills (French or Spanish, in particular) International work experience Communications, public relations or journalism experience Public health, global development or campaign experience Master’s degree in a related field Experience with Adobe Suite of creative tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva Salary NYC Salary Range: $85,000–$90,000 (plus bonus opportunities) #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Health Strategies (GHS)