Program Communications Specialist Full Time NEW

• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness
• Full time role-based Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
• Flexible work from home arrangements available
• Closing Date: 31 May 2026

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Fred Hollows Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation is known around the world as an organisation that works with purpose and determination. With a reputation for excellence, we are well known for making change happen.

The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25+ countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health. To find out more about our work, please visit our website https://www.hollows.org

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Communications Specialist plays a key role in advancing the organization’s eye health programs and advocacy efforts through evidence generation and impact communications, strategic communications and public engagement. The position is responsible for designing and implementing program communication strategies that effectively convey the organization’s impact, promote eye health awareness, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, donors, government partners, and communities.

Working closely with program and technical teams, the specialist translates complex public health information into clear, compelling messages and materials for diverse audiences. This includes program impact communications, programs factsheets, managing media relations, producing success stories and digital content, coordinating campaigns and events, and ensuring consistent branding and visibility across all communication platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Communications Specialist will own the outcomes of:

• Develop and implement comprehensive program communication strategies to support the eye health program goals and organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with program staff, technical advisors, and field offices to generate evidence, gather program impact stories, photos, and data.
• Ensure alignment of all communication activities with the organization’s brand, mission, and donor requirements.
• Support advocacy initiatives by crafting persuasive narratives and messaging for campaigns and events.
• Produce, edit, and disseminate communication materials, including program impact, evidence, success stories, press releases, newsletters, social media posts, and reports.
• Provide program communication capacity-building support to program teams and partners.
• Document communication results and lessons learned to improve future initiatives.
• Ensure communication materials comply with donor branding and visibility guidelines.
• Other tasks as requested by your manager.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in program communication, preferably within the health or development sector.
• Master’s degree in communication, Journalism, Public Health, or related field Experience in a customer facing role.
• Experience in the international development & NFP sector.
• Some project management experience.
• Experience working with INGOs or donor-funded health programs is an asset.
• Experience in a customer facing role.
• Experience in the international development & NFP sector.
• Some project management experience.
• Strong program impact communication, storytelling, content creation, and editing abilities.
• Solid understanding of public health issues and community-based programming.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools, social media management, and basic graphic design or multimedia production.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of local languages (Amharic, Oromiffa) is an advantage).

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you.

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