The Role
The Communications Manager will lead strategic storytelling and advocacy for child protection, managing media relations and digital campaigns while ensuring ethical communication and stakeholder engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is an operational non profit organization with a mission to strengthen child protection and prevent child sexual abuse. They currently have an opening for a Communications Manager with a strong track record in non-profit communication, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, ideally within the child protection, human rights or social impact sectors.
Job Responsibilities
- Purpose-led and child-focused – genuinely committed to child protection, prevention of child sexual abuse, survivor support, and systemic change. Must understand the sensitivity and confidentiality required in working with children and survivors.
- A strategic storyteller – able to translate legal, psychosocial, and program work into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences: survivors, parents, schools, government, donors, corporates, media, and the general public. Able to decipher the correct channels and stakeholders for each initiative.
- Digitally fluent – confident in managing websites, social media channels, email newsletters, and basic digital campaigns, with a good understanding of analytics, reach, and engagement.
- Media-savvy – experienced working with journalists and media houses, comfortable drafting press releases, op-eds, speeches, and preparing spokespeople for interviews.
- Organized and execution-focused – able to plan and deliver communications calendars, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and support events and campaigns under tight timelines.
- A strong writer and editor – able to produce professional, error-free content (reports, speeches, presentations, social copy, campaign messaging) with consistent tone and branding.
- Collaborative – works well with program teams, legal and counseling teams, fundraisers, management, and external partners, with a respectful, low-ego style.
- Discreet and ethical – understands safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection in relation to children and survivors, and adheres strictly to the client’s safeguarding and ethical communication guidelines.
Job Requirements
- 5–8+ years’ relevant experience in communications, PR, media, or marketing, preferably with at least 2–3 years in non-profit/NGO, development, or advocacy.
- Demonstrated experience managing social media for organizations, developing campaigns, and working on brand visibility for a mission-driven entity.
- Experience supporting fundraising communications (donor reports, concept notes, impact stories, pitch decks) is a strong advantage.
- Experience in child rights, gender-based violence, or human rights is a strong plus, even if not as a core role.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (three days on site)
Skills Required
- 5-8+ years' relevant experience in communications, PR, media, or marketing
- experience in non-profit/NGO, development, or advocacy
- managing social media for organizations
- supporting fundraising communications
- experience in child rights or human rights
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