Job description
CBM is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. Based on Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, CBM addresses poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability, and works in partnership to create an inclusive society for all. CBM is looking for a Scholarship & Communications Coordinator to support its Inclusive Health Initiative (IHI). In this role you will lead communications activities across IHI programmes and partnerships while coordinating the end-to-end management of scholarship programmes. You will work closely with universities, training institutions, government stakeholders, partners and CBM teams to strengthen collaboration, communicate programme impact and ensure the effective delivery of scholarship activities. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and execution of the Inclusive Health Initiative's communications strategy across programmes and partnerships. - Support teams in communicating programme milestones, impact stories and key updates internally and externally. - Produce programme communications outputs, including case studies, social media content, website content and internal publications. - Support internal teams in developing strategic thought leadership pieces and external publications. - Coordinate the full scholarship cycle, including application management, selection logistics, onboarding, documentation and communication with trainees and training institutions. - Serve as the central administrative and communication link between CBM teams, universities, partners and government stakeholders. - Maintain accurate records, including scholarship databases, contracts, academic progress tracking and financial documentation.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, International Development or a related field. - At least 7 years of experience in communications, preferably within international development, innovation, health or entrepreneurship ecosystems. - Demonstrated experience managing communications outputs. - Strong editorial and writing skills, with experience producing high-quality external publications. - Experience managing communications for multi-stakeholder partnerships or programmes; experience with scholarship or education programmes is an added advantage. - Experience using digital communications platforms, social media and content production tools. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural environments. - Excellent written and spoken English. - A demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion and safeguarding principles. - Identification with the Christian values and mandate of CBM.