Research Communications Specialist | Sajida Foundation

Position: Research Communications Specialist
Reports To: Associate Director, Research & Evaluation

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a Research Communications Specialist to bridge the gap between our research team and diverse audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, stakeholders, and the public. The ideal candidate will have a passion for translating complex ideas into compelling narratives and a proven ability to craft engaging content across various platforms.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Content Development: Create clear, engaging, and accessible content, including research summaries, reports, policy briefs, blog posts, infographics, and presentations.
2. Digital Strategy: Manage and enhance the organisation's online presence through social media, website content, and newsletters.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Tailor communications to meet the needs of key stakeholders, including funders, policymakers, and industry leaders.
4. Communications Calendar: Prepare and maintain a comprehensive communications calendar to ensure timely and strategic dissemination of content across various platforms.
5. Knowledge Translation: Collaborate with researchers to distil technical findings into actionable insights for non-academic audiences.
6. Media Outreach: Develop press releases and coordinate with media outlets to amplify research findings.
7. Event Support: Coordinate communications for events, webinars, and conferences, including promotional materials and post-event summaries.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Experience Requirements: Proven experience in science or research communication.

Additional Requirements:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to simplify and contextualise complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in digital tools (e.g., content management systems, social media platforms, graphic design software).
• Familiarity with research methodologies and data interpretation.
• Experience in multimedia production (e.g., videos, podcasts).
• Knowledge of women's health, climate change, mental health, and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH).

Benefits and Compensation: Competitive salary with contributory provident fund, gratuity, mobile and internet allowance, life and medical insurance, festival bonus, and performance bonus.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit an online application through the following link by 30 November 2024

Application Link

SAJIDA Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, persons of the third gender, and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.