Regional Communications Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
  
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, development communications or a related field.
  
• At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial, regional or strategic communications role.
  
• Proven experience developing and implementing organisational, regional or multi-country communications strategies.
  
• Strong track record in content development, storytelling, digital communications, media engagement and thought leadership.
  
• Experience strengthening organisational brand, visibility, reputation and external positioning.
  
• Experience supporting donor, partner and business development communications.
  
• Experience advising senior leadership on communications and reputational matters.
  
• Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and diverse teams is highly desirable.
  
• Experience in international development, sustainability, agriculture, climate or related sectors is an added advantage.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Regional Communications, Marketing and Visibility Strategy — Develop and implement the regional communications and marketing strategy and annual plan, translating organisational priorities into integrated campaigns, messaging and communications initiatives.
  
• Strengthen Brand, Positioning and Reputation — Lead Solidaridad’s brand positioning, visibility and external reputation across East and Central Africa, identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational influence and profile with regional and global audiences.
  
• Lead Strategic Storytelling and Thought Leadership — Translate programme evidence, results, learning and technical expertise into compelling stories, publications, knowledge products and thought leadership that demonstrate impact and strengthen Solidaridad’s voice and credibility.
  
• Drive Digital, Media and External Communications — Provide strategic direction for digital communications, social media, multimedia, publications, media engagement and other influential platforms to expand reach, audience engagement and organisational visibility.
  
• Strengthen Leadership and Stakeholder Positioning — Advise the Managing Director and Regional Leadership Team on strategic messaging, positioning and leadership communications, while positioning senior leaders and technical experts as credible voices across relevant platforms.
  
• Support Resource Mobilisation and Institutional Communications — Partner with Business Development, programmes and leadership to develop high-quality donor and partner communications, pitch decks, capability statements, presentations, organisational profiles and other marketing collateral that strengthen institutional positioning and resource mobilisation.
  
• Drive Programme Evidence and Learning Communications — Work closely with programme, technical and PMEL teams to transform evidence, results and learning into accessible and influential communications and knowledge products for donors, partners, policymakers and other priority audiences.
  
• Lead Internal Communications and Organisational Alignment — Strengthen internal communications, leadership messaging and information flow across regional and country teams to promote alignment, engagement and understanding of organisational priorities and achievements.
  
• Provide Functional Leadership and Quality Assurance — Lead the regional communications function and strengthen the capacity of country communications focal points and programme teams, establishing standards, approaches and quality assurance for communications and storytelling.
  
• Manage Communications Resources and Reputational Risk — Oversee communications budgets, agencies and external service providers, while proactively advising leadership on sensitive communications, emerging reputational risks and crisis communications.