Project Officer: Communications at Panagora Group

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support the development of strategic communications and/or learning products, such as toolkits, newsletters, fact sheets, presentations, and audio/visual promotional materials, working in close collaboration with TSS team members. 
• Support the conceptualization, development, editing, design, and overall quality control of communications products for the TSS Activity, USAID, and other implementing partners. 
• Support the development of reports on TSS activities and achievements (including quarterly and annual program reports), working in close collaboration with TSS team members. 
• Project manage communications and/or knowledge management activities provided to USAID, including liaising with various stakeholders, coordinating internal and client-facing meetings and communication, monitoring work plan progress, and ensuring production of high-quality deliverables which are submitted on time and on budget. 
• Collaborate with team members to identify/develop, strengthen, and maintain effective communications and knowledge management practices, systems, tools, and technology.  
• Support the maintenance and/or development of knowledge management platforms, such as Google Drives and Sites. 
• Develop and maintain detailed communications and knowledge management documentation, including guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and training materials.  
• Support with recruitment to expand Panagora’s bench of global technical, program, and operations professionals with expertise across the health portfolio, as well as with technical experts’ onboarding/offboarding, and ongoing engagement and management, including leveraging their skills and expertise across TSS.  
• Other activities as assigned. 

Requirements 

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, public health, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 
• 5+ years of experience in the health and development sector in southern Africa. Experience with donor-funded programs (such as USAID and/or PEPFAR) preferred. 
• Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality communications and knowledge products for key stakeholders. 
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to various audiences in English. 
• Strong technological proficiency, including extensive capacity in using both the Microsoft and Google suites of tools particularly PowerPoint/Slides. TSS operates extensively within Google Workspace, as does USAID. 
• Ability to organize, manage, prioritize, and follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. 
• Analytical thinker and attention to detail. 

No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. Please include a cover letter and resume. Only applicants who include the required application components will be considered.