About the position
Step into a world where your passion for communication meets a mission that shapes the future. Join our client, an organization dedicated to innovation and impact, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. As part of their team as a Communications Manager, you'll lead the charge in developing and delivering groundbreaking communication strategies that resonate locally and globally, driving transformative change and fostering sustainable practices. If you're ready to be brilliant, passionate, and results-driven while embracing a positive attitude, then we invite you to be part of their journey. Your work won't just be for the planet; it will be for you, for us, and for a better world.
Responsibilities:
- Manages and leads Corporate Communications, including newsletters, events, social media, and reporting.
- Maintains corporate partner databases using Mailchimp and HubSpot.
- Acts as liaison with Communications and Marketing teams.
- Focuses on communication for new and existing Corporate Partnerships.
- Develops and maintains communication tools, guidelines, and best practices.
- Provides communication support to projects like Alliance for Climate Action South Africa.
- Supports Corporate team with PowerPoint presentations and communication guidelines.
- Crafts key messages tailored for various platforms.
- Monitors and evaluates communication activities and impacts.
- Leads cause-related and licensing partnerships.
- Ensures strategic communication supports resource mobilization and behavior change.
- Provides communication support for corporate events, webinars, and conferences.
- Collaborates with partners to develop content and raise profile of corporate partnerships.
- Implements communications strategies related to corporate partnerships and benefits.
- Delivers quality communication content for external business audiences.
- Contributes to strategic plan implementation and monitoring.
- Leads delivery of compelling stories and events for business community.
- Coordinates inputs for annual communications plans and budget.
- Plans and implements communications campaigns, including network-specific campaigns.
- Develops clear communication assets for corporate partnership marketing and fundraising.
- Briefs and manages agencies for report design and marketing collateral.
- Supports program staff with key study findings dissemination.
- Develops and maintains relationships within Communications Network.
- Identifies and aligns with core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
Requirements:
- University degree and in-depth understanding of communication practices.
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in communications in private or NGO sectors.
- Experience and expertise in developing relationships with corporate donors.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines promptly.
- Prioritization and coordination skills for multiple projects; flexibility and cooperative teamwork.
- Knowledge of environmental issues, conservation, and sustainability.
- Strong interpersonal skills for internal and external relationship building.
- Proven experience in project communications and social media.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional standards for quality and strong organizational/project management skills.
- Excellent multimedia skills and familiarity with Canva.
- Experience with remote teams.
- Ability to relate convincingly and credibly with peers in partner organizations.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work within a virtual network.
- Ability to conceptualize and implement communication tools.
- Adaptive and able to work in a loosely structured environment, reprioritizing as needed.
- Familiarity with CMS.
If you're ready to channel your passion for making a difference into meaningful action and be part of a dedicated team working towards a brighter future, send your CV to [Email Address Removed] or [Email Address Removed] or apply directly.
Please note: We will only contact those that are shortlisted.
Desired Skills:
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication Strategy
- Corporate Governance
- Database Management
- Event Coordination
- Project Management
- Social Media
