Job Summary

Working with a wide array of internal and external collaborators and stakeholders, the Manager, Communications and Stakeholder Engagement plays a leading role in planning, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating communications and engagement plans to raise the profile of the BMI.  Using a keen understanding of BMI’s targeted internal and external audiences, the incumbent supports cohesion and consistency in all Institute’s communications and engagement efforts, in alignment with AKU’s regulations, and demonstrate communications best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate BMI’s communications and engagement plans to support the Institute’s priorities.
• Build and execute effective and dynamic internal and external communications and engagement campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with the broader AKU communications teams to ensure integration in messaging and tactics, and alignment of BMI’s communication strategy with the University’s overarching communication strategy.
• Coordinate BMI’s media relations and event communications, in liaison with AKU Strategic Communications Department to showcase BMI’s activities and impact.
• Develop and maintain strategic internal & external partnerships and engagement strategies
• In liaison with the BMI’s leadership and working with the BMI Scientists, research, write and edit compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of BMI including writing speeches, news releases and articles for internal and external use and promotion.
• Lead the Institute in developing and procuring collateral/promotional material.
• Lead in design and collation of material for profiling BMI activities and impact including a regular newsletter.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Communications, Marketing or related discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in communications, with an understanding of media, journalism, and digital marketing
• Proficiency in MS Office packages, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Google Analytics, Mail Chimp, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn is critical for this role
• Have demonstrable experience within large, complex organizations with multiple internal and external stakeholders, especially in a health or health-research institution
• Have practical experience and know-how of digital marketing tools and best practices in managing communications campaigns on social media channels and in other media
• Have excellent writing and editing skills, with an emphasis on developing from simple copy for digital channels to complex articles for media and journal publications
• Must be familiar with the use of content management systems, with ability to effectively operate, and manage resources in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Have strong self-management, proactivity, and the ability to work independently, with a high level of energy and flexibility
• Relationship building with demonstrated interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders at all levels is key for this position
• Have practical analytical and conceptual skills essential for effective strategic thinking