Communications Manager: Impact & Policy at Ripple Effect

Job purpose:

• Effectively communicate Ripple Effect’s impact and USP to inspire existing and attract new
• support – funders, partners, and advocates. Establish Ripple Effect as an authoritative voice in
• our specialist areas, and inspire positive change in rural Africa.

Key accountabilities:

• Creating engaging content to support all teams in their marketing and reporting of impact.
• Manage the production of Impact Reports, Annual Review, position and policy papers, including: establishing need and priorities, interviewing, writing, commissioning, editing, and liaising with designer etc
• Data visualisation and interpretation appropriate to different audiences, including sector specialists, donors, and general public.
• Working alongside the Content Manager to combine powerful impact communications and emotive storytelling , which reflect our values and policies
• Work alongside the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation to identify audience needs for impact measures.
• Research and manage Ripple Effect’s policy needs and opportunities to reach our communications goal.
• Support the Communications team to deliver the organisation’s strategy

Learning & skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in report or policy communications – all sectors considered. Must have
• proven track record of interviewing, writing reports and data interpretation, for a multitude of audiences.
• Working for an international organisation is desirable and ability to work alongside teams in different countries.
• Minimum of C grade at GCSE English or equivalent
• This role requires experience of managing your own projects and timelines and ability to prioritise against competing needs.