Regional Communications Manager
Solidaridad
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Role description
Solidaridad East and Central Africa
Job Title: Regional Communications Manager
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Regional Communications, Marketing and Visibility Strategy — Develop and implement the regional communications and marketing strategy and annual plan, translating organisational priorities into integrated campaigns, messaging and communications initiatives.
- Strengthen Brand, Positioning and Reputation — Lead Solidaridad’s brand positioning, visibility and external reputation across East and Central Africa, identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational influence and profile with regional and global audiences.
- Lead Strategic Storytelling and Thought Leadership — Translate programme evidence, results, learning and technical expertise into compelling stories, publications, knowledge products and thought leadership that demonstrate impact and strengthen Solidaridad’s voice and credibility.
- Drive Digital, Media and External Communications — Provide strategic direction for digital communications, social media, multimedia, publications, media engagement and other influential platforms to expand reach, audience engagement and organisational visibility.
- Strengthen Leadership and Stakeholder Positioning — Advise the Managing Director and Regional Leadership Team on strategic messaging, positioning and leadership communications, while positioning senior leaders and technical experts as credible voices across relevant platforms.
- Support Resource Mobilisation and Institutional Communications — Partner with Business Development, programmes and leadership to develop high-quality donor and partner communications, pitch decks, capability statements, presentations, organisational profiles and other marketing collateral that strengthen institutional positioning and resource mobilisation.
- Drive Programme Evidence and Learning Communications — Work closely with programme, technical and PMEL teams to transform evidence, results and learning into accessible and influential communications and knowledge products for donors, partners, policymakers and other priority audiences.
- Lead Internal Communications and Organisational Alignment — Strengthen internal communications, leadership messaging and information flow across regional and country teams to promote alignment, engagement and understanding of organisational priorities and achievements.
- Provide Functional Leadership and Quality Assurance — Lead the regional communications function and strengthen the capacity of country communications focal points and programme teams, establishing standards, approaches and quality assurance for communications and storytelling.
- Manage Communications Resources and Reputational Risk — Oversee communications budgets, agencies and external service providers, while proactively advising leadership on sensitive communications, emerging reputational risks and crisis communications.
- Strategic Communication & Judgement – Ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, impactful communications and make sound decisions about audiences, messages and channels.
- Storytelling & Content Excellence – Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the creativity to make complex issues accessible, compelling and memorable.
- Influence & Executive Advisory – Confidence and credibility to advise senior leaders and influence stakeholders on messaging, positioning and reputation.
- Digital & Media Leadership – Strong understanding of digital communications, social media, multimedia, media relations and evolving audience engagement platforms.
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, media, governments, businesses and other influential stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Cross-Cultural Leadership – Proven ability to work effectively across countries, cultures, disciplines and diverse teams.
- Results Orientation & Accountability – Focus on measurable impact, quality, timely delivery and continuous improvement.
- Creativity, Agility & Integrity – Curious, proactive and innovative, with the resilience, discretion and integrity required to navigate complex communications and reputational issues.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, development communications or a related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial, regional or strategic communications role.
- Proven experience developing and implementing organisational, regional or multi-country communications strategies.
- Strong track record in content development, storytelling, digital communications, media engagement and thought leadership.
- Experience strengthening organisational brand, visibility, reputation and external positioning.
- Experience supporting donor, partner and business development communications.
- Experience advising senior leadership on communications and reputational matters.
- Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and diverse teams is highly desirable.
- Experience in international development, sustainability, agriculture, climate or related sectors is an added advantage.
- Lead a high-impact regional communications agenda within an international organisation committed to sustainable and inclusive development.
- Shape how Solidaridad’s impact, expertise and stories are communicated across East and Central Africa.
- Work with diverse programmes, experts and partners across multiple countries.
- Be part of a collaborative, international environment connected to the wider Solidaridad Network.
- Use communications and storytelling to strengthen visibility, influence and positive change across the region.