Technical writing and Communications Consultant (Part time/20 hours per week) Jo

Technical writing and Communications Consultant (Part time/20 hours per week)

Location: Washington, DC / Remote

Job Type: Part Time, Temporary

Posting Date: January 13, 2025

Company: CORE, Inc. https://coregroup.org/

Hiring Period: February 1 through September 30, 2025

The Technical Writer and Communications Consultant will provide communications and knowledge management services to the CORE Group Partners Project. The consultant will be part of the global HQ CGPP team and work closely with the MEAL and communications team. The consultant will report to both the CGPP Global Technical Director for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and CORE Group’s Senior Director of Programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical writing support for articles, newsletters, factsheets, abstracts, peer‑reviewed publications and reports.
• Copy edit reports to ensure consistency, accuracy, and high quality writing.
• Create case studies, field stories, and success stories from interviews and work sessions.
• Facilitate linkages between CGPP headquarters, the secretariat staff, and CORE Group members.
• Develop and implement a coaching and mentoring plan to support regional communications officers.
• Provide capacity building sessions on communications and writing topics.
• Identify priority areas for four 60‑to‑90 minute virtual technical workshops and oversee logistics.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for CGPP headquarters and secretariat staff.

Support improved visibility for the CGPP project:

• Develop two knowledge sharing workshops with another CORE Group funded project.
• Support the visibility of CGPP in meetings and events.

Deliverables:

• Articles, newsletters, fact sheets, abstracts, and reports; a quarterly newsletter in each country; at least one global fact sheet for FY25.
• Copy editing of reports for eight countries each quarter.
• Case studies and success stories from interviews.
• Coaching plan for at least 4 regional communications officers.
• Organization of 4 60‑90 minute virtual technical workshops.
• Two knowledge sharing workshops with another CORE Group funded vaccination project.
• Establishment of a CGPP booth at one regional meeting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6–8 years of relevant experience in communications and/or knowledge management.
• Experience working in a non‑profit and non‑governmental setting.
• Master of Public Health or related advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with global health or other international development sectors preferred.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and leading webinars and online learning platforms.
• Basic layout and design skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.
• Experience working/volunteering overseas and in multicultural environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi‑task.
• Fluency in written English; French knowledge a plus.
• Creativity, independence, and entrepreneurial spirit encouraged.

How to Apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@coregroup.org. Use “Technical writing and Communications Consultant _Last Name” as the subject line – no phone calls, please. Only potential interviewees will be contacted. Deadline for submission is January 26, 2025.