Communications Manager at Prospera

Purpose of the Role

Along with the Director of Advocacy and Communications and the Advocacy Manager, this role is critical to advancing Prospera’s strategy through compelling storytelling, effective media engagement, and consistent messaging across platforms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an organisation-wide communications strategy that supports programmatic, advocacy, and resource mobilisation goals.
• Craft clear, engaging content for newsletters, reports, websites, social media, press releases, speeches, and donor materials.
• Manage media relations, including building relationships with media outlets, drafting press materials, and coordinating media opportunities.
• Work closely with network members and Secretariat to co-create narratives and campaigns that advance their collective advocacy and movement-building goals. 
• Centre local knowledge and political context in storytelling, amplifying diverse member voices in ways that shift power and visibility.
• Ensure consistent use of branding and messaging across all communication channels and materials.
• Oversee the organisation’s online presence, including social media accounts and website updates.
• Improve communication tools and support building capacities within the Secretariat and across the network as needed.
• Build systems to track and evaluate the reach, resonance, and impact of their communications.
• Manage relevant external service providers, agencies, and freelance contractors as needed.
• Participate in organisational planning, budgeting, and risk management processes,  and oversee the communications budget and spending.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in communication, social sciences, or other related areas.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field—preferably in organisations or groups that focus on women’s rights, gender equality, and social and environmental justice.
• At least 3 years of experience managing communications projects or small teams.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a keen understanding of audience engagement, with a demonstrated track record in shifting narrative and influencing opinions through compelling messaging.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and managing or overseeing social media and digital platforms.
• Experience in developing briefs, keynotes, and framing conversations for multi-stakeholder engagement and convenings.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, compelling messages.
• Excellent command of English; additional language skills (in any of the spoken languages within the network) are an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.