MALARIA NO MORE, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF U.S. AND GLOBAL ADVOCACY
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer, Malaria No More
ABOUT MALARIA NO MORE
Malaria No More is determined to end deaths from malaria—one of the top three killers of children on the planet—and we’re helping the world get it done by rallying leaders, engaging the public, and delivering life-saving tools to families who need them most in Africa.
Founded and launched in 2006 at the White House Summit on Malaria by business leaders Ray Chambers and Peter Chernin, Malaria No More is working to create a world in which no one dies from a mosquito bite. In the six years since it was founded, Malaria No More has emerged as a key player in the fight against malaria in Africa, where we have seen a 33% decline in malaria deaths since the organization began.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Managing Director will lead, oversee, and manage the advocacy and policy team located in Washington, DC. The Managing Director will develop and lead Malaria No More’s U.S. and global resource mobilization strategy, and bipartisan policy agenda to advance global malaria elimination. The Managing Director will also work in close coordination with the U.S. Congress, the Executive Branch, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, the World Bank, and key health partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation by:
· Developing and implementing a U.S. and global resource mobilization strategy and oversee the communication of Malaria No More’s policy agenda to sustain and expand global resources for the malaria fight;
· Overseeing, managing, and coordinating an experienced team of policy and communications staff and consultants in Washington to achieve the organizational mission through direct engagement of the U.S. government, advocacy events, delegation trips, and external communications;
· Shaping domestic and global thought-leader opinions on issues related to malaria, global health, and foreign assistance;
· Working in close partnership with Malaria No More’s Marketing & Communications, Africa Programs, and Fundraising teams to achieve the organizational mission;
· Liaising with leading global health partners including global Malaria No More affiliates, the World Bank, the Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, the United Nations, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and others in the global health community to coordinate Legislative and Executive Branch messaging and leadership engagement efforts;
· Developing and implementing a strategy to engage and leverage corporate/private sector leaders to bolster U.S. commitments to malaria, global health, and foreign assistance;
· Identifying and implementing a strategy to tap new global markets to finance the global malaria fight; and
· Working with industry, scientific, academic, and research partners to inform Congressional leadership regarding the latest developments in the global malaria fight.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· 10+ years of professional experience, including five years of experience at the senior management level in Congress or in relevant Executive Branch agencies.
· Deep knowledge, experience, and understanding of the Congressional Appropriations and Authorization process, including a proven ability to successfully shepherd passage of key bills. Experience on an Appropriations committee is a plus.
· Strong network of relationships with key Members of Congress and Committees of jurisdiction, as well as relationships with senior levels of the Executive Branch.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and leverage a network of powerful business leaders and global influencers (including the Malaria No More Board) to achieve outcomes in Washington and globally.
· Proven track record of delivering results, setting and achieving targets, and a commitment to advancing policy positions.
· Ability to successfully manage and mentor staff, and work in a high-energy environment managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
· Confident and comfortable as a public speaker with excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Undergraduate degree is required. A graduate degree is highly preferred in a relevant field of study.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: mpcjobs@malarianomore.org. Subject: Managing Director.
MALARIA NO MORE, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
REPORTS TO: Chief Marketing Officer, and Managing Director, Malaria No More
ABOUT MALARIA NO MORE
Malaria No More is determined to end deaths from malaria—one of the top three killers of children on the planet—and we’re helping the world get it done by rallying leaders, engaging the public, and delivering life-saving tools to families who need them most in Africa.
Founded and launched in 2006 at the White House Summit on Malaria by business leaders Ray Chambers and Peter Chernin, Malaria No More is working to create a world in which no one dies from a mosquito bite. In the six years since it was founded, Malaria No More has emerged as a key player in the fight against malaria in Africa, where we have seen a 33% decline in malaria deaths since the organization began.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Malaria No More is seeking a Communications Director to galvanize U.S. and international support for eliminating malaria through strategic communications and media coverage in Washington, the broader U.S., and globally. In addition, the Communications Director will be charged with highlighting and advancing Malaria No More’s policy and advocacy agenda through communications products produced for a bipartisan audience in the United States, internationally and in Africa, by:
· Developing and overseeing the execution of communications strategies to leverage Malaria No More’s unique strengths, “shine a bright light” on the issue of malaria and efforts by Malaria No More to end malaria deaths in Africa and globally;
· Crafting Malaria No More general, thematic, and project-specific messaging for domestic and international audiences, press, and Washington policy-makers.
· Drafting speeches and op-eds for various internal leadership and external partners, monthly progress updates to the Board of Directors, and an annual stakeholder’s report for partners, and current and potential donors, to provide timely updates and elevate the Malaria No More profile;
· Supporting the Malaria Policy Center with its advocacy communications efforts and activities (includes events, website, social media, etc.);
· Participating in regular travel to and from New York in order to incorporate advocacy messaging within the overall MNM communications strategy;
· Maintaining a robust media contacts list and building new Washington, domestic, and international media relationships (print, television, radio and online), pitching press on relevant stories and shepherding them from pitch to completion.
· Building Malaria No More’s Africa-facing media contacts and foster relationships with journalists on the continent to target stories to an African audience;
· Supporting regular Africa trips for stakeholders including celebrity champions, media, partners, and funders as well as advocacy-focused trips;
· Maintaining relationships with communications departments in affiliate and partner organizations for common materials, press opportunities, reports and events
· Preparing and staffing Malaria No More senior leadership for interviews with relevant press and speaking engagements;
· Serving as hub of internal communications and frequent responder to stakeholder concerns, malaria community information and general malaria facts and data;
· Frequently serve as Malaria No More representative or spokesperson with partners, board members, and media regarding the organization, work and mission;
· Managing Communications staff, outside Communications firm(s), and provide strategic vision to advance the work of the department; and
· Demonstrating high energy and strong leadership and cooperation skills, internally and externally, serving as an effective representative of Malaria No More and its key partners and a strong advocate for ending malaria deaths.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· 6+ years of successful communications experience, including public relations experience, as well as past work with multiple national and local media outlets, and strong writing skills. On-the-record press experience and proven media pitching success. Capitol Hill, Administration and/or extensive political campaign experience is a plus.
· Demonstrated success in developing strategic PR and communications plans focused on bipartisan communications and implementing effective media relations strategies.
· Strong strategic analytical, and political skills as well as an ability to distill complex concepts into concise messages.
· Strong knowledge of and interest in global health and development issues.
· Strong leadership abilities, including excellent interpersonal skills and ability to inspire and develop, and mentor junior staff.
· Knowledge of AP style and possess excellent writing, editing, and verbal communications skills.
· Ability to assess the effectiveness of public relations campaigns and overall communications planning relative to particular audiences.
· Attention to detail, problem-solving attitude, and strong organizational skills. Proven ability to handle projects, manage details, and follow-through independently.
To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to: mpcjobs@malarianomore.org. Subject: Communications Director.
We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program. The program has multiple positions available that fall under our Policy and Communications Intern Programs. The Internship program will run from June through August and interns are expected to give approximately 20 hours a week. The position is unpaid. Academic credit can be arranged. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to: Katie.Todd@MalariaNoMore.org
Policy Intern-Summary of Duties and Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be a current graduate or undergraduate student with a strong academic background in Global Health, International Relations, Political Science or a related field. The candidate should also have excellent analytical abilities and high-quality writing, computer, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Intern responsibilities will include the following:
- Provide administrative support on a day to day basis
- Research on malaria-related and global health issues, including pending legislation and policy making
- Attend pertinent events to malaria policy in Washington
- Provide support for long-term event planning and crafting of various advocacy events
- Help to organize and maintain departmental files, documents and procedures
- Work with Policy staff on special projects as needed
Communications Intern-Summary of Duties and Qualifications:
The communications intern position requires a strong academic background in Communications, Political Science, Journalism or related field. This position also requires excellent computer and writing skills. The candidate will also be a current graduate or undergraduate student.
Intern Responsibilities will include the following:
- Research media outlets and media trends and pitch stories about the Malaria Policy Center to relevant press
- Provide support for long-range pitching and crafting of organization messaging and materials
- Assist in the management and content creation of the Policy Center website
- Compose blogs for the Malaria Policy Center's website
- Create, edit, and/or proofread a broad range of materials for the Malaria Policy Center to be distributed among general and media audiences
- Respond to phone calls, online inquiries, and other requests to engage media and individuals in the mission of the Malaria Policy Center
- Provide support on database and list management, including media lists and coordination with international partners
- Help to organize and maintain departmental files, documents, and procedures
- Provide support for media events
- Work with communications team on special projects as needed
About Malaria No More
Malaria No More has one and only one mission: ending malaria deaths in Africa.
The world has known how to defeat malaria for more than a century, yet it remains the number one killer of children under five in Africa, claiming more than one million lives a year. Malaria No More (MNM) works to raise the profile of the disease among the public, policymakers, and businesses, while engaging both the public and private sector to provide life-saving bed nets and other critical interventions to families in Africa.
Our role as a catalyst is to maximize opportunities to save lives through communications, resources and investments. Each area of our work leverages the others to form a virtuous cycle for impact. We make high-yield investments of time and capital to speed progress, unlock resources, mobilize new assets and spur the world toward reaching this goal.
About the Malaria No More Policy Center
The Malaria Policy Center (MPC) leads MNM's advocacy efforts. Despite being less than three years old, it has become a recognized leader in raising awareness among policymakers and opinion leaders, both here and around the world. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the MPC has worked tirelessly to turn the malaria challenge into the first great humanitarian victory of the 21st Century.
The Policy Center:
- Conducts research and analysis of the malaria field to provide a robust assessment and corresponding policy agenda for the issue;
- Educates policymakers, the media and other opinion leaders on the issue of malaria, including its scope, impact and needed interventions;
- Raises awareness and support for malaria among the G8 and other donor-nations;
- Leverages support to enact effective policies to ensure a significant and sustained investment in funding to fight malaria;
- Builds coalitions among world policymakers in an effort to maximize the effectiveness of policies and investments; and
- In addition to supporting the work of groups like the new African Leaders Malaria Alliance, the MPC works closely with the Congressional Malaria Caucus on Capitol Hill, Roll Back Malaria Consortium and other key coalitions and organizations. To assist the MPC in its global reach, it works with MNM affiliates and teams in the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Senegal and Tanzania.