Technical Specialist- Networking and Partner Communication

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About the Organization

Vital Strategies India Services Private Limited is focused on strengthening and revitalizing public health systems to address the leading causes of death, disease, and injury. We deploy our unique world-class technical expertise and global experience to design and support scalable solutions that can bridge the gap between public health needs and their solutions, focusing on rapid large-scale impact. We leverage our core strengths in public health Intelligence to strengthen the collection and use of data for informed government action, strategic communication to build awareness and behavior change, Institutional strengthening, and Innovative financing. In addition to our topical areas of focus – noncommunicable diseases, environmental health and climate change, injury prevention, and social determinants of health we also prioritize work that aims to strengthen the fundamental, foundational dimensions of public health practice that enable governments to tackle and respond to any public health challenge.

Job Description

The Technical Specialist for Networking and Partner Communication will work with key partners and stakeholders to advance the Tobacco Control Division’s objectives in-country. This role will facilitate coordination and collaboration between partners and country stakeholders and serve as the Division’s representative for partner working groups and campaigns.  The Technical Specialist will support the development of new communication tools that directly support country actions and work with internal teams to share insights, interventions and other communication materials with key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Networking & Partnerships

• With guidance from the Deputy Director, Tobacco Control, work with key partners including the focal point National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) at MoHFW to identify and advance agreed upon strategies to advance program objectives
• Facilitate coordination and collaboration between partners and country stakeholders:
• Communicate regularly with country partners about the Division’s resources and activities
• Serve as Vital Strategies Tobacco Control Division representative for partner working groups and campaigns as assigned
• Support outreach efforts to connect with the tobacco control focal points/nodal officers within national institutes of health, educational institutions, and ministries to collaborate with Vital Strategies on advancing joint tobacco control initiatives

Coordination and Communication

• Attend relevant meetings and conferences, and internally distribute findings and other pertinent communication materials
• Work with internal teams to share insights, interventions and other communication material with a variety of stakeholders including Central and State Governments, UN agencies, WHO, NGOs, CSO and others.
• Support the development of new tools that directly support country actions and adapt existing resources for country utilization (e.g. letters, policy briefs, factsheets, guidelines, etc.).
• Facilitate communication, networking and partnership sessions at national events/trainings for advancing and strengthening tobacco control in India.
• Support the coordination and logistics of various capacity building and training initiatives of the tobacco control department.
• Coordinate dissemination of research and evaluation activities undertaken by the TCD.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or Public Relations or in Public Health or Public Policy. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in establishing and nurturing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, and community groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas, influence stakeholders, and articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to identify partnership opportunities and cultivate strategic alliances to advance organizational goals.
• Strong team player with experience in coordinating efforts across departments or organizations to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to navigate cultural and political sensitivities when interacting with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and contexts.
• Aptitude for identifying challenges, developing solutions, and implementing strategies to overcome obstacles in networking and partnership activities.

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