Communications Manager

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Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: USD 35,000 USD-USD 40,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Not specified
  • Deadline: 13/09/2026
  • Location: South Africa
GBV / VAWG Health Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR)
Introducing the SVRI 
The Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is the largest global network for advancing research on violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC) and other forms of violence driven by gender inequality. The SVRI brings together a diverse group of actors aiming to achieve a world free of violence against women and violence against children through innovative responses and prevention programmes informed by evidence, with a focus on low and middle-income countries (LMIC). 

All work undertaken and supported by SVRI strives to be feminist-centred, rights-based, innovative, collaborative, equitable and held to the highest ethical standards. Commitment to diversity and gender equity is core to SVRI’s culture.  

Purpose of the Role  

The SVRI is seeking an individual to join our committed team to work towards an integrated, coherent, innovative and consistent communications strategy for research dissemination and knowledge exchange across our four pillars. This is an opportunity to join the SVRI team in a full-time role. Key tasks will be developing creative and innovative ways to showcase SVRI’s work and impact, and supporting the Global Advocacy Director in translating evidence to promote uptake, and building influence to shift, disrupt and strengthen the field.  

Required Education:  
  • Degree or advanced degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or similar. 
  • Advanced degree and/or experience in VAW and/or VAC research, public health, development, social sciences or another relevant field.  

Required experience:   
  • 5 (minimum) to 10 years (or more) of relevant experience within the communications and/or PR fields.
  • Good understanding of research on violence against women and violence against children. 
  • A track record of engagement globally on violence against women and violence against children, and knowledge of key stakeholders and the field. 
  • Understanding of and ability to foster a feminist approach to this work.  
  • Excellent understanding of ethical issues related to communications, storytelling, and research.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Good design and presentation skills. 
  • Expertise with all social media platforms and formats. 
  • Experience with knowledge translation, including the ability to translate scientific, peer-reviewed content as well as research best practices into key highlights and messaging for different channels and target audiences.
  • Excellent IT and database management skills (Word, Outlook, Excel). 
  • Expertise using CSM systems such as WordPress. 
  • Experience in design (Canva), video editing, web design and/or web coordination, and email marketing platforms (Mailchimp). 
  • Experience working in a multicultural, remote team. 
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centred communications.

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