Executive Communications Officer, Africa Region

The Nature Conservancy seeks to hire an Executive Communications Officer who will serve as senior writer/editor for the Africa region, with lead responsibility for writing and editing a variety of marketing & communication multimedia materials that elevate TNC Africa’s voice including leveraging the Africa Regional Managing Director’s voice to advance The Nature Conservancy’s priorities.

The Executive Communications Officer will lead the development of content reflective of TNC Africa’s voice and the Regional Managing Director’s voice through various content forms ranging from thought leadership content on targeted media platforms to multimedia digital campaigns communications in collaboration with relevant strategic internal and external partners.

The Executive Communications Officer is shared service between the Regional Managing Director and reports to and works closely with the Marketing and Communications Director for the Africa Region. They will work closely with a TNC network of experts across the business unit who will provide guidance on key messaging and targeted audiences including Strategy and Country Program leads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement integrated internal strategic communication promotions to grow staff engagement
• Edit thought pieces that give a voice to the Executives as TNC contributes to shaping the conversation around nature-based solutions among government and private sector audiences
• Develop best-in-class communications and marketing assets, for Executives including print materials and digital content
• Drive Executives’ brand influence through innovative strategies tied to external, high-profile events, their digital footprint, and internal platforms in ways that impact and affects the public image.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication or a related field and a minimum of 7 years of related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience writing, editing, and proofreading messages for targeted audiences.
• Experience in developing internal communications, media, and engagement strategies, and measuring results
• Experience working with current Marketing and Communications trends, and practices and conceiving and implementing strategic, and creative initiatives including crisis communications
• Experience presenting to diverse audiences including some or all the following: internal and external executives, donors, members, board members, and the public or equivalent.
• Experience implementing and managing multiple complex projects.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for diverse and inclusive audiences including experience in translating complex scientific or technical content into compelling communications
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic, high-quality marketing products and plans as well as familiarity with creative processes.
• Experience developing, implementing, and measuring communication and engagement plans/strategies for both internal and external audiences.
• Experience in journalism or fundraising writing, editing, and familiarity with communication technologies and best practices.
• Knowledge and application of current, evolving trends in relevant disciplines and ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret data.
• Excellent presentation and verbal communication skills including experience engaging diverse audiences including some or all the following: internal and external executives, donors, members, board members, Indigenous Peoples, and local community groups and the public or equivalent
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has experience working with many internal and external partners simultaneously
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

How to apply

The deadline for applications is November 30, 2024. To learn more and apply, please click here.