Communications Manager

Overview

Effective cross-departmental cooperation is necessary for the position in order to provide coordination between communications, finance, and programs. Strong and broad engagement abilities on multiple levels are also required, as is the perseverance to complete numerous, challenging tasks in order to make and maintain an influence.

Responsibilities

• Create and put into action a thorough plan for communicating both internally and outside. • Oversee the company's external communication channels, social media accounts, and website. • To increase the organization's influence and advocacy activities, provide top-notch material (newsletters, reports, videos, and press releases). • Keep an eye on public discourse and media coverage of disability rights on a regional, national, continental, and international level, and respond promptly and pertinently. • Work in tandem with GFD's financial team to guarantee appropriate funding for advocacy and communication initiatives. • Create communication resources that are easy for donors to understand, like reports, case studies, and grant bids. • Make ensuring that donor visibility policies are followed and that deliverables pertaining to communications are reported on time. • Work with finance staff to create financial reports for advocacy-related activities and keep an eye on the budgets for advocacy campaigns. • Create and oversee effective internal communication channels to promote information sharing and improve employee and member involvement. • Plan and lead staff and partner capacity-building workshops on advocacy, storytelling, and media relations. • When necessary, offer or carry out crisis communication assistance. • Provide residents with assistance with digital literacy.

Requirements

• A degree in development studies, public relations, journalism, communications, or a similar discipline. • expertise in disability advocacy or non-profit organisations. • An understanding of budgeting procedures and project management tools. • knowledge of the requirements for donor communication and initiatives sponsored by donors. • Strong proficiency in accessible and disability-inclusive communication