Director of Advocacy & Communications NGO Job Prospera

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Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement an integrated Advocacy, Communications, and Research strategy and workplan, aligned with the organization’s strategic framework.
• Advise the Executive Director on public positioning, policy opportunities, communications and research priorities, and reputational risks.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Team (ET), including contributing to broader organizational decision-making and leadership.
• Ensure advocacy priorities are evidence-based and responsive to emerging opportunities and threats.
• Monitors and oversees the team’s budget.

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Advocacy & Public Affairs

• Lead the design and execution of advocacy initiatives to engage and influence Prospera’s key audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, funders, members, coalitions, and allies.
• Oversee engagement with members on advocacy, research and communications.
• Oversee the preparation of policy briefs, position papers, and public statements informed by research.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences, media engagements, and in joint initiatives.

Strategic Communications

• Develop a clear organizational narrative and messaging architecture that integrates data and evidence.
• Oversee media relations, brand management, content production, and digital engagement.
• Supervise the creation of publications, reports, and multimedia content that combine storytelling with credible evidence.
• Ensure rapid-response protocols are in place for timely, coordinated messaging during crises.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public policy, Law, International Relations, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• At least 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy, strategic communications, or public affairs, nonprofit or social impact sector / for social justice movement and/or networks.
• At least 5 years of experience of team and people management.
• Strong knowledge of development cooperation debates, feminist funding discussions, and feminist philanthropy.
• Demonstrated success in influencing funders’ policies and practices.
• Proven experience leading integrated advocacy, research and communications strategies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills.
• Excellent command of English; additional language skills (Spanish, French) are an asset
• Ability to navigate complex political and cultural contexts with diplomacy.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

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