External Affairs and Communications Director job at Tiko

Role’s responsibilities:
• Global Advocacy Campaigns: Design and execute campaigns that communicate Tiko’s mission, programs and impact on the global stage.
• Strategic Communications: Develop and implement a communication strategy that clearly articulates Tiko’s impact
• High-Profile Event Planning: Strategically select, secure participation in, and manage Tiko’s presence at major global events
• Media Relations: Cultivate strong relationships with international media to amplify Tiko’s initiatives and achievements.
• Brand Management: Establish and oversee Tiko’s brand to ensure it is compelling, communicated effectively, and reflective of our mission.
• Content Development: Produce and manage content that effectively distills Tiko’s work, from thought leadership articles and podcasts to social media posts.
• Manage the Team: Build and lead a team of communication professionals to ensure Tiko’s message is consistently impactful.
• Social Media and Website Oversight: Guide our digital presence to engage a global audience effectively online.
• Crisis Communication: Develop proactive strategies to maintain Tiko’s reputation during challenging situations.

About you
Education:
• An advanced degree is required in a relevant subject, such as International Development, International Studies, Education, Economics, Politics, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or similar.
• A bachelor’s degree will be considered with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.

Requirements:
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience of progressively responsible roles within communications.
• A proven background in developing and executing communication strategies within complex, politically nuanced environments.
• Experience leading international advocacy campaigns; utilising both traditional and digital media.
• History of directly managing people, steering projects, and guiding teams towards achieving strategic communication goals.
• Exceptional writing abilities, able to distil intricate concepts into clear, compelling content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a start-up/ scale-up environment; comfort and ability to thrive amidst ambiguity and to quickly (re-)adjust to new circumstances.
• Experience within sexual reproductive health advantageous
• Experience within multiple industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience or interest with Results Based Financing is preferred.

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