Head of Communication

Client of Kalamntina

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement a comprehensive communications and visibility strategy aligned with the organization s mission and strategic goals.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels and materials.
• Advise senior leadership on communication opportunities, reputational risks, and crisis communication responses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local, national, and international media outlets.
• Draft press releases, media statements, and press kits, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination.
• Support advocacy initiatives through targeted communication campaigns tailored to specific audiences.
• Oversee content creation for the website, social media platforms, e-newsletters, and digital campaigns.
• Ensure digital platforms are consistently updated and compliant with branding and digital communication standards.
• Monitor and analyze engagement metrics, recommending adjustments to enhance performance and reach.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the production of key publications, including annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and impact stories.
• Ensure high quality of all print and digital materials, with strong visuals and compelling content.
• Lead communications support for events (e.g. workshops, conferences, public campaigns), covering branding, media engagement, invitations, and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with program teams to produce communication materials for donors and partners, including reports, factsheets, and human-interest stories.
• Ensure full compliance with donor visibility and branding requirements across all outputs and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Communications, Media, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (Master s degree is an advantage).
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in communications roles, ideally within NGOs or international development.
• Proven experience in strategic communications, media engagement, publication management, and event coordination.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills in both English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with donor branding and visibility guidelines (e.g. UN, EU, USAID, FCDO).
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.