Communications Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• The Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing the programme’s communications and visibility strategy to support donor accountability, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning.
• The role exists to ensure that programme results, learning, and impact are translated into clear, credible, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, including donors, partners, policymakers, beneficiaries, and the general public.

Key Responsibilities
Communications Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications and visibility strategy aligned with programme objectives and donor requirements.
• Define key messaging frameworks for different audiences and stakeholders.
• Ensure communications activities support programme influence, learning, and sustainability objectives.

Content Development & Storytelling

• Produce high-quality written, visual, and multimedia content, including reports, briefs, case studies, success stories, and digital content.
• Translate complex programme data and outcomes into accessible, audience-appropriate narratives.
• Ensure all content reflects accuracy, sensitivity, and development-sector best practice.

Donor Visibility & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with donor branding, visibility, and acknowledgement requirements.
• Support the preparation of donor reports, publications, and communication materials.
• Coordinate communications inputs for donor reviews, learning events, and external evaluations.

Media Relations & Digital Platforms

• Manage relationships with media outlets and oversee press engagements.
• Develop and manage the programme’s digital presence, including website and social media platforms.
• Monitor media coverage and digital engagement metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement & Internal Communications

• Support internal communication across programme teams and partners.
• Coordinate communications around key programme milestones, events, and launches.
• Provide communications support to senior leadership and programme teams.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 10–12 years’ experience in communications, preferably within development programmes, NGOs, CSR initiatives, or donor-funded projects.
• Proven experience developing and executing communications strategies.
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality written and digital content.
• Experience managing donor visibility and compliance requirements is highly desirable.