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SCOPE OF WORK
We seek a Strategic Communications Manager to play a key strategic and operational role as part of the Urgent Action Sister Funds’ Weaving & Activation Team (the position is hosted at UAF-Africa).
Key outcomes of this role include:
● Raise the profile of the Urgent Action Funds consortium in our core areas of impact, in
particular, feminist crisis response and collective care.
● Amplify our collective analysis and learnings and our collective impact stories within the
philanthropic sector.
● Generate momentum for our global initiatives among current and new feminist and
philanthropic audiences.
● Ensure that the voices of women, trans and non-binary activists shape our advocacy and
communications.

Key responsibilities include:
● Supporting the development and implementation of the Sister Funds’ overall strategy and
collective work plan
● Communications strategy development and implementation
● Brand and narrative development
● Cultivate strategic partnerships with media and other stakeholders to elicit support and
maximize the impact of our communications work.
● Manage the publication of Sister Funds’ reports and drive the communications and
dissemination strategy of future publications.
● Collaborate with the Partnerships Managing Officer to ensure that communications strategy
supports the UAF philanthropic advocacy and resource mobilization goals.
● Content and asset creation
● Review, improve, and manage our communications infrastructure, such as the website,
database, and mailing lists, among others.
● Facilitate the Communications Core Group of the Urgent Action Funds
● Facilitate translation of essential communication products
● Provide strategic advice on anything communications-related to other staff and core groups of the Urgent Action Funds
● Identify and manage potential risks in our communications work.
● Evaluate results and impact of Urgent Action Funds’ strategic communications work, in
collaboration with the monitoring, evaluation, and learning team.
● Work with the different teams to create a culture that is respectful, collaborative, agile,
adaptable, accountable, transparent and centers care.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Advanced university degree (master’s or equivalent) in communications and media,
journalism, international development, or related fields
● 7-10 years of experience in related fields.
● Minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in developing and implementing a strategic communications strategy at managerial level
● Professional Accreditation - Accredited Communications professional qualification required e.g. PCM, ABC, SCMP, ITIL, PMP, CSB, BCBA, PCS, G.I
● Excellent writing skills with experience producing written outputs and other digital content
that shows storytelling ability.
● Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a track record of effectively
engaging and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
● Experience developing and driving a strategic communication strategy.
● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a remote and diverse team.
● Fluency in English
● Experience working with feminist organizations, human rights, and the philanthropy sector.
● Experience with different communication tools (e.g. WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp)
● Experience working with graphic designers and other vendors to develop communications
products.
● Good design eye
● Knowledgeable in digital security
● Flexibility and willingness to travel.