Organizational overview
Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) is an international NGO dedicated to transforming the healthcare sector into a leader for environmental health and justice. Working globally, HCWH collaborates with healthcare professionals, hospitals, NGOs, governments, and international entities to promote environmentally healthy practices in healthcare. The organization focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of the healthcare sector and acting as a community anchor for sustainability. With regional offices in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia, and a network of strategic partners across continents, HCWH fosters global and regional collaborations to address climate and health issues, supported by a global team. Its Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network has over 1,700 members in 83 countries who represent the interests of more than 70,000 hospitals and health centers.
Over the past decade, HCWH has seen significant growth in its global program portfolio and a significant recognition of HCWH global network role from key stakeholders in the health and environmental sector at the national and global level, reflecting an expanding impact in the healthcare sector’s approach to environmental health and sustainability. As we step into the next phase of our journey with a new strategic plan, the organization is poised to elevate its strategic communications to new heights. This evolution aims to amplify our message, engage a broader audience, and deepen our impact on global health care policies and practices, notably on strengthening the health sector voice in advocacy and campaigning. The director of global communications will play a pivotal role in this transformative phase, leading efforts to innovate, integrate, and inspire through dynamic and influential communication strategies that resonate across diverse global platforms.
We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering culturally and ethnically diverse organizations and upholding principles that promote inclusive practices. We are dedicated to building a diverse staff and engaging employees with the expertise and interest to serve the mission of the organizations in respectful ways. HCWH proudly stands as an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring every individual’s contribution is valued in our collective pursuit of environmental health and justice.
Position description
The director of global communications will strategically lead HCWH’s international communication efforts. This role involves developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy for HCWH’s global program portfolio, aligning messaging across regional entities, and managing the international communications department.
Requirements
- Strategic Leadership and Global Coordination: Lead HCWH’s overall global strategic communications and coordination across the global network, partnering with communications teams across the HCWH global network and working to align Global and U.S. efforts to strengthen the collective impact and ensure cohesive messaging and branding strategies.
- Advocacy, Campaigns, and Content Management: Spearhead the communication strategy of global advocacy initiatives and oversee the development and distribution of content for HCWH’s networks and programs, ensuring broad reach and engagement.
- Team Management and Development: Build and lead a diverse, dynamic international communications team. Foster collaboration, integration, and adaptability to meet evolving organizational needs.
- Digital Engagement and Media Relations: Craft and execute digital strategies, manage HCWH’s online presence, and implement comprehensive media plans to enhance public engagement and visibility.
- Resource Optimization, Budget Management, and Performance Evaluation: Efficiently manage the communications budget and resources, ensuring optimal use. Lead monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for assessing communication effectiveness and impact.
- Quality Assurance and US Integration: Uphold high-quality communication standards aligned with HCWH’s mission. Collaborate closely with the U.S. Communications Director to achieve strategic integration of communication efforts.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in communications, journalism, or public relations are highly valued.
- Experience: A minimum of 10 years in strategic communication roles, with a strong preference for experience in nonprofit advocacy, particularly related to climate, health, and sustainability.
- Expertise: In-depth knowledge of communications strategies within the context of nonprofit advocacy. Experience in climate and health communications is highly desirable.
- Multicultural Experience: Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural settings, with experience in global or international communications being a significant advantage.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English is essential. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, given the global nature of HCWH’s work and its engagement in Spanish-speaking regions.
- Virtual Work Proficiency: Comfort and experience working in virtual or remote environments, demonstrating the ability to collaborate effectively across different time zones and digital platforms.
Job-specific competencies:
- Strategic Messaging and Campaign Planning: Demonstrated expertise in crafting impactful messaging that aligns with an organization’s mission, alongside adept planning of communication campaigns.
- Inspirational Leadership: Proven ability to motivate and galvanize team members and stakeholders towards achieving shared communication goals.
- Digital Proficiency: Strong skills in developing engaging web content and managing dynamic social media campaigns.
- Media Relations Expertise: Proficiency in effectively framing and pitching stories to the media, ensuring compelling and persuasive narratives.
- Writing and Editorial Excellence: Exceptional ability in writing and editing, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and maintaining the organization’s style and tone.
- Advocacy Skills: Ability to advocate persuasively and effectively across a variety of platforms and in diverse settings.
- Design and Visual Communication: A keen sense for graphic design and the ability to communicate visually.
- Creative and Strategic Thinking: A blend of creative and strategic thought processes, underpinned by efficient time management and strong organizational abilities.
What’s in it for you?
- Join an organization where your colleagues share a profound commitment to the mission, and a global network of partners work collaboratively to support it.
- Play a vital role in helping drive growth, influence impact, and further advance our efforts to create a more sustainable health care sector and planet.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package based on location.
To apply or inquire
Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth are committed to cultivating and sustaining culturally and ethnically diverse organizations and to the principles that promote inclusive practices. We believe systems can only be transformed when a diversity of voices, perspectives, and lived experiences are a part of the movement for change. We are dedicated to building a diverse staff with expertise and interest in addressing systemic racism within our organization and to serve the mission of the organizations in respectful ways. Health Care Without Harm/Practice Greenhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, upload a cover letter along with your resume via this link . Questions can be addressed to [email protected]. Only competitive candidates will be invited to participate further in the recruitment process. Closing date to apply is December 27, 2023.