MD, Strategic Communications Job Namati

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Namati is seeking a communications visionary to lead the next era of our influence and impact. This leader will work closely with our CEO, Vivek Maru, and the rest of the Namati team to establish Namati as an unignorable voice in global conversations on democracy and climate.

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Who You Are

• A strategic architect who connects the dots others can’t see. Across borders, movements, and issues, you weave disparate threads into a galvanizing narrative that can move institutions, shift resources, and drive collective action at scale.
• A collaborator and coach. You lead with humility, confidence, and empathy. You bring out the best in others, and foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and joy.
• A storyteller with moral conviction. You help us tell the biggest story possible about our work. You bring heart and clarity to complex issues and translate grassroots realities for global audiences without losing nuance. Your stories shift how people see what’s possible.
• Media savvy and digitally fluent. You command a network that spans the media ecosystem. You know what will break through the noise and what will sustain momentum across platforms and news cycles.
• A grounded strategist. You value travel for what it enables: trust building with teams, deeper insight into local realities and external opportunities, and for crafting strategy that is informed by and responsive to frontline work. You balance this with care for climate impact, making thoughtful choices about when and how to travel.

Experience & Qualifications

• We anticipate the successful candidate will bring these qualifications, but they are not requirements. We’re looking for vision, dynamism, and a proven track record of bold impact.
• 12+ years of professional experience, including demonstrated experience in leadership in strategic communications, campaigns, and/or media, ideally at a mission-driven organization; at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in the responsibilities outlined below.
• Experience managing high-performing, diverse teams across wide geographies.
• Experience developing and executing media strategy to shape public discourse, proactively securing high-impact placements. You have built warm, global relationships in media and advocacy spaces.
• Experience navigating complex political, operational, and interpersonal dynamics. Bonus if you’ve led rapid-response and crisis communications.
• An established and polished writer. In addition to strong editorial judgment and expertise, you’ve held the pen on important written communications. Bonus if you’ve been published.
• Experience guiding integrated digital marketing strategy across multiple channels.
• Native or near-native fluency in English; additional languages and visual storytelling skills are a plus.
• Prior experience in legal empowerment, human rights, environmental justice, or international development is strongly preferred.

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