Full job description: https://ona.io/jobs/communications-associate.html
We are seeking an experienced Communications Associate to manage company communications and marketing efforts. If you have strong communication skills, a passion for creating positive change, and an understanding of technology and development, we’d love to meet you.
Ona builds software that enables organizations around the world to solve important global health and humanitarian challenges. As a young company, our communications are geared towards telling our story and helping customers understand how we can help them achieve their impact goals.
This position requires someone who can thrive in a technology startup. You should know what Github is, have used Slack before, and have a smartphone. We are considering qualified applicants from anywhere in the world, but prefer someone located in Nairobi, Kenya, Washington D.C, Burlington, VT, or New York City.
Responsibilities
- Work with Ona leadership and the sales, support, and product teams to create messaging that will resonate with a given audience and expand our business.
- Frame our previous work and solutions in compelling ways.
- Seek opportunities to increase visibility of Ona to our intended audiences.
- Occasionally support client projects on aspects of communications and instruction.
- Conduct market research.
- Package and copy-edit proposals.
- Manage digital marketing channels.
- Manage web content.
What’s Important to Us
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
- Interest and deep familiarity with ICT4D.
- Excellent communication skills. You can synthesize complex ideas into clear writing and presentations for a range of given audiences.
- Ability to grasp customer needs and respond in kind through messaging.
- Ability to take initiative and identify and prioritize opportunities.
- Fluency with technology.
- Multimedia and graphic design production experience a plus.