Requirements

Key competencies

• Strong writing and editing skills
  
• Ability to synthesize complex information clearly
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to write in multiple tones and adapt to different voices
  
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Comfort working with senior leadership and sensitive material
  
• Ability to incorporate feedback constructively
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public policy, social sciences, or related field
  
• 1–3+ years of experience in writing, communications, research support, or editorial roles
  
• Strong writing portfolio demonstrating clarity and range
  
• Experience in social impact, research, policy, or nonprofit settings preferred
  

Thought Leadership Writing Support

• Support senior leaders (e.g., CEO, CGSO, senior researchers) in developing written thought leadership content
  
• Draft, edit, and refine content, including op-eds and articles, blog posts and essays, speeches and remarks, LinkedIn posts and long-form threads, and press releases and media-related content
  
• Translate verbal ideas, notes, or outlines into polished written pieces
  
• Ensure writing reflects the leader’s voice while aligning with organizational messaging
  

Research & Evidence Translation

• Work closely with Research & Learning to translate research findings into accessible written formats
  
• Draft research summaries, policy briefs, blog posts, and explainers
  
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and appropriate framing of evidence
  
• Adapt technical content for non-technical audiences
  

Organizational & Strategic Writing

• Support the writing of internal and external materials, including strategy summaries, concept notes, donor briefs, and organizational updates
  
• Assist in drafting materials for Board engagement and high-level stakeholders
  
• Edit and proofread leadership-facing documents for clarity and tone
  

Editorial Coordination & Workflow

• Maintain a pipeline of writing projects with clear timelines and owners
  
• Coordinate with Brand & Social Media Manager to align written content with visual outputs
  
• Ensure version control and documentation of drafts and final pieces
  
• Incorporate feedback efficiently and accurately
  

Quality Control & Voice Consistency

• Ensure consistency in tone, language, and narrative across written outputs
  
• Apply editorial standards and fact-checking practices
  
• Flag inconsistencies or risks in public-facing content
  

Ownership of Outputs & Accountability

The Communications and Editorial Writer is directly accountable for:

• Drafting and editing written thought leadership content
  
• Research summaries and accessible written outputs
  
• Written materials supporting leadership, fundraising, and partnerships
  
• Timely delivery of drafts and revisions
  
• Maintaining clarity, accuracy, and coherence in assigned outputs