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The Assistant Director of Communications and Outreach develops and manages the GDP Center’s overall strategic communications and outreach programs. They communicate with stakeholders at all levels to effectively represent the GDP Center and ensure compliance with Boston University’s (BU) brand guidelines. They are responsible for producing content for the GDP Center’s website, social media outlets, press advisories, email marketing, and other publications for internal and external stakeholders. They track and report on communications and outreach impact, publications, media mentions, and web/social/email analytics, recommending improvements and changes to strategy as necessary. They also oversee the logistics of virtual and in-person events. This role reports to the Director and Executive Director of the GDP Center and directly supervises the Global China Initiatives (GCI) Communications & Outreach Associate, the Global Economic Governance Initiatives (GEGI) Communications & Outreach Specialist, and students.

To plan for the transition of a highly successful, long-time leader, GEC is seeking an Executive Director (ED), who will serve as a visionary leader and strategist, champion, fundraiser, and community ambassador. This is a critical inflection point for GEC, and presents an opportunity for the new ED to build on an outstanding track record of success while exploring opportunities for even greater impact. As the leader of GEC, the ED will advocate successfully and passionately for Kitenga and a growing portfolio of Tanzanian organizations.