We’re Looking for You:
Are you looking to further your career in support of nature and people? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative and durable solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, creative, and a problem solver. By joining our regional Africa team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and expertly bringing strategy and action together. Join us!
Role Scope and Key Responsibilities:
Lead and implement integrated strategic communication promotions to grow the organization’s influence
Design, oversee and implement a thought leadership strategy to shape the conversation around nature-based solutions among government and private sector audiences
Oversee development of best-in-class communications and marketing assets, including print materials and digital content
Build a network of new relationships (corporate and media partners, communications lead of partner organizations, influencers) and strengthen existing relationships to expand the reach and impact of our message
Drive brand influence through innovative strategies tied to external, high-profile events, such as Biodiversity Multilateral Environmental Agreements’ (MEA) Conference of Parties (COP) events, which may include collaborations with partner NGOs and creative agencies
Expand the portfolio of trusted freelance experts in key markets to grow the team’s capability to communicate with locally resonant strategies and messages
Develop and oversee new relationships with PR and marketing agencies in key markets to design and implement campaigns that contribute to global and regional objectives
Develop and manage the region’s marketing and communications budget, evaluate results, and develop corrective strategies as needed
Advise on decisions to commit resources for programs or initiatives in a way that has an organization-wide impact and affects the public image
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally and work in variable weather conditions, remote locations, hazardous terrain, and physically demanding circumstances
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in communication or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent combination
Experience in project management, developing communications, media, and engagement strategies, and measuring results
Experience cultivating and managing client relationships
Experience supervising staff and team
Experience working with current Marketing and Communications trends, and practices and conceiving and implementing strategic, and creative initiatives including crisis communications
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives, and managing performance
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex scientific or technical content into compelling communications
Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills including experience engaging diverse audiences including some or all the following: internal and external executives, donors, members, board members, Indigenous Peoples, and local community groups and the public or equivalent
Experience working in a global, decentralized organization a plus
Experience working in communications between NGO, corporate, and governmental organizations
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and compelling content
Experience in advocacy and strategic communications
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience of working with many internal and external partners simultaneously
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated
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