[Hiring] Project Communications Specialist @Jhpiego

Role Description

Working with designated Global Awards and their project and country communications teams, the position supports communications for large, multi-country U.S. Government-funded global health programs, including:

• Maternal, newborn, and child health
• Global health security
• HIV
• Other areas of global health

The Specialist is an experienced global health communicator who understands complex programs and works effectively with technical experts, program leaders, and communications teams. The role provides communications support and guidance to Global Awards while bringing relevant program information, stories, experts, and opportunities into GECO’s broader communications work.

The position is part-time and requires someone who can:

• Work independently
• Build relationships quickly
• Exercise good judgment
• Prioritize high-value communications opportunities

The position reports to the Senior Manager of Communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, global health, international development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of communications experience, including significant experience in global health or international development.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience communicating complex technical or program information to external audiences.
• Experience working with technical experts, program leadership, country teams, and communications professionals.
• Experience working on U.S. Government-funded programs and familiarity with related communications, branding, visibility, and approval requirements.
• Strong organizational and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a part-time role.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Requirements

• Experience supporting large, multi-country U.S. Government-funded Global Awards.
• Experience working directly with project or country communications teams.
• Experience with global health communications, technical communications, thought leadership, or evidence-based storytelling.
• Experience supporting communications for global health conferences, publications, events, or organizational campaigns.
• Experience working across digital, media, events, fundraising, or organizational communications.

Benefits

• The hourly rate range for this role is expected to be: $38.39 - $47.65.
• Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career, and retirement.
• More information can be found here .