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WiDEF is a White House initiative launched jointly by USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.. You are a skilled communicator able to work across cultures – both institutional and geographic, equally comfortable speaking the languages of the non-profit and for-profit sectors.. Ideally, you have some direct experience working on digital inclusion or an adjacent area (STEM, fintech, agtech, edtech, etc tech).. 7-10 years of professional experience in a marketing, PR, or content strategy position, ideally with an international NGO, global corporation or large foundation.. Expertise developing and managing content strategy for professional audiences.

senior manager marketing communications

Work Location : US- Washington, DC Type of Post : Not Applicable Other Possible Location : Remote Work Location Funding : APPROVED Expected Travel : up to 20% Type of Contract : Language Requirement : English Application Deadline : Employee Duration : Full-Time Job Summary About the Women in the Digital Economy Fund <ul><li> About the Women in the Digital Economy Fund </li></ul>CARE knows that when barriers to progress are taken out of their way, everyone is better off. We know that when women have the access, skills and confidence they need to engage online, they are better able to achieve their goals and expand their livelihoods. We also know that the solutions with the greatest potential to close the gender digital divide are being developed by people and institutions with the deepest knowledge on the goals women have and the barriers they face. In 2023, CARE was selected along with Global Digital Inclusion Partnership and GSMA to lead the Women in the Digital Economy Fund (WiDEF), a $60M initiative to close the gender digital divide globally. WiDEF is a White House initiative launched jointly by USAID and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Over the coming years, WiDEF will: build a wide array of partnerships; run open competitions and provide financial and technical support to a network of local organizations to scale their work; generate new insights and evidence; and advocate for progressive change to effectively close the gender digital divide. About The Role The Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications will co-manage the WiDEF marketing and communications plan, working closely with CARE’s partner GDIP to define and deliver WIDEF’s overarching communications strategy, coordinate with and guide the work of WiDEF partners and managing a cross-functional team of marketing and communications specialists at CARE . The position will work closely with the WiDEF Managing Director, CARE’s Marketing team and WiDEF consortium partners to establish WiDEF’s voice and visibility and meet key communications goals. The role will also serve as a liaison between the WiDEF program team and external partners including program donors and private sector partners to align communications and marketing efforts. The position will be critical to ensuring WiDEF consistently presents clear messaging to an array of distinct stakeholders and effectively captures the intention and ignites the imagination and passion of people ranging from CARE country teams to policy institutions to prospective applicants for WiDEF funding. About You You are passionate about gender equality and helping women and girls achieve their full potential. You believe deeply in the power of effective communications to change perspectives and behavior and love finding creative ways to cut through the noise and get people’s attention. You have managed the delivery of complex communications strategies for high-profile initiatives, working with a broad array of stakeholders. You love project management, keeping processes moving and delivering results from start to finish. You have strong people management skills and an ability to motivate teams to stay focused amidst ambiguity. You are a skilled communicator able to work across cultures – both institutional and geographic, equally comfortable speaking the languages of the non-profit and for-profit sectors. And you are ready to roll up your sleeves alongside the team to help generate or refine content. Ideally, you have some direct experience working on digital inclusion or an adjacent area (STEM, fintech, agtech, edtech, etc tech). But, if not, you are a quick learner and have the track record to prove it. Whatever your background, you bring your practical experience to your work and respect what everyone brings to the table. You have fun, a good sense of humor and you are able to laugh despite adversity. Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in a related field required, MBA or practice experience equivalent strongly preferred.</li><li>7-10 years of professional experience in a marketing, PR, or content strategy position, ideally with an international NGO, global corporation or large foundation.</li><li>Expertise developing and managing content strategy for professional audiences.</li><li>Excellent written communication skills, including writing (demonstrated through portfolio) and editing.</li><li>Project management: Manage all aspects of project planning and execution: anticipate scenarios and develop contingency plans, hold others accountable, and ensure timelines are met.</li><li>Collaboration and executive presence: Ability to collaborate well across all levels of organizational hierarchy, including the ability to collaborate with and influence senior leadership.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit and self-starter with strong bias to action and intellectual curiosity.</li><li>Comfort with data, measurement, and metrics </li></ul> There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. 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Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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