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About Us :
Bixal is a consulting company based in Fairfax, VA, working alongside governments and organizations to help them deliver better services and experiences to the communities they serve. Using evidence-based knowledge and technology, Bixal empowers clients to deliver on their missions more effectively by fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Location :
This role can work remotely from anywhere within the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with the requirement to attend in-person meetings as scheduled. You must be currently eligible to work for any employer in the United States. Bixal does not sponsor visas for employment.
What will you do?
Bixal seeks a Strategic Communications Director for a nine-year anticipated contract supporting health supply chain and pharmaceutical management for USAID. The Strategic Communications Director will develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy to raise visibility and drive meaningful outcomes for global health. This role will lead a team of communications staff and oversee the creation and management of an external website, social media channels, communications products, and more. You will create foundational ways of working for the contract to ensure high standards of deliverables, including an editing, design, and brand engagement process and quality control review. You will liaise with in-country partners, government agencies, and donor communities to ensure alignment with USAID objectives, partnering with the contract’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning Director and Knowledge Management Director to set and accomplish contract objectives, and alongside their peers, ensuring a cohesive knowledge-sharing strategy for the contract. This role includes fostering stakeholder engagement, supporting USAID Missions and partners, working seamlessly with a cross-functional team, and managing ad-hoc communications services to meet project needs.
Important note :
This is a full-time position contingent on contract award by our client, with a defined performance period of up to nine years. This role offers you a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a project that aligns with Bixal’s mission of delivering innovative, human-centered solutions. While the role has a fixed duration, we are committed to transparency and collaboration, keeping you informed about contract updates and new opportunities. At Bixal, we support your professional journey, ensuring your experience reflects our inclusive, purpose-driven culture and prepares you for future success.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and lead the implementation of a cohesive and inclusive communications strategy for the contract.
- Lead the strategy and implementation for an external website that serves as the primary resource for external audiences to access information on the health supply chain and pharmaceutical management.
- Oversee content management and a robust content calendar for the external website.
- Maintain and evolve a unified brand voice by leading the development of branding tools, templates, and guidelines for internal and external communications.
- Oversee the growth and strategy of social media accounts for the contract.
- Oversee the development and dissemination of communications materials such as fact sheets, technical reports, media briefs, and success stories.
- Set up and manage a system for ad-hoc communications requests.
- Create and manage standard operating procedures to ensure products are edited, designed, 508 compliant, and meet quality standards before delivery.
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Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
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