Executive Communications Lead

1.CEO and Senior Leadership Communications

• Provide strategic communications support to the CEO and other members of senior leadership.
  

o   Draft and edit speeches, keynote addresses, talking points, briefing notes, presentations, correspondence, statements and other executive communications.

o   Develop concise executive briefs that synthesize complex issues, organizational positions and relevant external developments.

o   Prepare leaders for meetings, interviews, panels, conferences, donor engagements and other high-level interactions.

o   Adapt content to the communication style, voice and priorities of individual executives while maintaining consistency with the organization’s positioning.

o   Anticipate communications needs and proactively identify opportunities for leadership engagement.

2. Executive Positioning and Thought Leadership

• Support the positioning of the CEO and senior leadership as authoritative voices on issues central to the organization’s mission.
  

o   Identify opportunities for executive thought leadership linked to organizational priorities and major global policy agendas.

o   Develop narratives, messages and evidence that strengthen executive positioning.

o   Draft or coordinate executive social media content, opinion pieces, commentaries, forewords and other thought-leadership products.

o   Monitor relevant global developments and identify issues on which senior leadership should communicate or engage.

o   Work with communications colleagues to connect executive visibility with broader institutional campaigns and priorities.

3. Research and Strategic Briefing

• Provide high-quality research and analysis to underpin executive communications.
  

o   Conduct rapid research on policy, scientific, political, economic and institutional issues relevant to leadership engagements.

o   Distill complex information into clear, decision-useful briefs and messages.

o   Verify facts, statistics, quotations and references used in executive communications.

o   Work with technical experts across the organization to ensure scientific accuracy while maintaining accessible and compelling language.

o   Maintain relevant background materials, key messages, organizational facts and evidence for executive use.

4. Major Events and High-Level Convenings

• Provide communications and substantive preparation for major international events, leadership meetings and strategic convenings.
  

o   Develop executive communications packages for major conferences, summits, bilateral meetings, donor engagements and organizational events.

o   Prepare speeches, talking points, session briefs, participant profiles, anticipated questions and background materials.

o   Support development of the strategic narrative and leadership objectives for priority events.

o   Coordinate with events, media, digital and program teams before, during and following major engagements.

o   Identify opportunities to extend the impact of executive participation through media, digital communications and follow-up engagement.

5. Internal Leadership Communications

• Support clear and consistent communication between senior leadership and staff.
  

o   Draft CEO and senior leadership messages to staff, including organizational updates, strategic announcements and communications around significant institutional developments.

o   Support preparation for staff meetings, town halls, leadership forums and other internal engagements.

o   Help maintain consistency between internal and external leadership messaging.

o   Advise on tone, sequencing and communication approaches for sensitive or complex organizational issues.

6. Coordination Across Communications

• Ensure executive communications are integrated with the organization’s wider communications program.
  

o   Work closely with corporate, regional, program and project communications teams to identify priorities, evidence, stories and opportunities for executive engagement.

o   Coordinate with media, digital, events, publications and creative teams to maximize the impact of leadership communications.

o   Ensure executive messaging reflects organizational strategy, positioning and brand.

o   Maintain effective workflows for commissioning, reviewing and approving executive communications.

o   Build strong working relationships with technical experts and leadership offices across the organization.

7. Editorial Quality and Executive Voice

• Maintain exceptional editorial standards across all executive communications.
  

o   Ensure communications are concise, compelling, accurate, audience-appropriate and aligned with organizational priorities.

o   Maintain a recognizable and authentic executive voice across speeches, correspondence, presentations and digital channels.

o   Apply rigorous editorial quality control, including fact-checking, consistency and appropriate use of evidence.

o   Translate technical and scientific language into accessible narratives without compromising accuracy.

o   Develop and maintain executive messaging, style and voice guidance where appropriate.

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, international relations, public policy, environmental studies or another relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
  
• 5–10+ years of progressively responsible communications experience, including substantial experience supporting executives or senior leaders.
  
• Exceptional English-language writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to write effectively for senior executives.
  
• Proven experience producing speeches, talking points, executive briefs, presentations and high-level correspondence.
  
• Experience working on international policy, development, science, environment or related issues strongly preferred.