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Manager, Global Engagement
Aceli Africa. Shape how Aceli Africa tells its story to international audiences, including funders, investors, development finance institutions, policymakers, and sector peers .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, narrative development, and brand management, with a strong focus on producing compelling content for international audiences. Proficient in managing messaging frameworks and collaborating with senior executives to enhance organizational storytelling.
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Strategic CommunicationsThought Leadership DevelopmentBrand ManagementWriting and EditingWebsite Content Management
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Hard Skills
Narrative DevelopmentContent CreationData StorytellingMessaging FrameworksEditorial ManagementFundraising CommunicationsCopyeditingPublication PlanningAnalytics AssessmentVisual Brand Standards
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCollaborative SpiritStrong Work EthicIndependent Work
Tools & Technologies
Website Content Management SystemsEmail Marketing PlatformsLinkedInWeb Analytics ToolsSocial Analytics ToolsDesign Tools
Industry Keywords
International DevelopmentImpact InvestingPhilanthropyFinancial ServicesAgricultural FinanceSME FinanceBlended Finance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Shape how Aceli Africa tells its story to international audiences, including funders, investors, development finance institutions, policymakers, and sector peers
- Serve as writer, editor, project manager, and thought partner to the CEO and Executive team
- Identify, produce, and present Aceli's organizational narratives
- Work with the Kenya-based Communications team to align communications strategy with Aceli's overall strategy
- Own Aceli's messaging framework and brand
- Lead the thought leadership calendar and digital channels
- Shape the narrative for Aceli's fundraising
- Draft and co-author articles, op-eds, reports, speeches, and talking points
- Support the CEO and senior leaders in developing and refining ideas
- Plan and sequence publications around organizational milestones and international sector events
- Help team members develop narratives around climate, economic opportunities for women and youth, and nutrition
- Advise the CEO on narrative approaches; review final drafts and provide copyedits and recommendations
- Manage design partners from procurement through publication and own final quality control
- Train the regional Communications team and develop writing templates
- Lead development and maintenance of clear, consistent key messages
- Maintain visual brand standards and ensure public-facing collateral reflects a consistent professional identity
- Advise the Executive and Communications teams on external brand and messaging decisions
- Assess engagement analytics and refine key messages based on audience response
- Partner with fundraising on narratives for funder proposals, reports, and pitch materials
- Provide writing support for funder proposals and external materials
- Coordinate collateral such as quotes, photography, and videos for international and funder audiences
- Develop compelling human-interest collateral behind Aceli's data
- Execute website content updates and oversee technical maintenance
- Design quarterly newsletters and publication announcements and optimize campaign delivery
- Develop and disseminate LinkedIn content
- Track website, newsletter, and LinkedIn analytics
- Support digital communications for events, including MailChimp invitations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, International Development, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications, thought leadership, editorial, or brand roles
- At least 3 years of experience in international development, impact investing, philanthropy, or financial services
- Familiarity with agricultural finance, SME finance, or blended finance, ideally in African markets
- Demonstrated track record writing and publishing thought leadership for senior international audiences
- Exceptional English writing and editing skills
- Ability to translate complex financial and data-heavy content into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience advising senior executives on messaging, positioning, and narrative strategy
- Experience developing messaging frameworks, style guides, or brand standards
- Experience managing external design and creative partners
- Proficiency with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, LinkedIn, and web and social analytics tools
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple publications and priorities simultaneously
- Collaborative spirit and strong work ethic
- Ability to work effectively and independently within a remote, multi-country team
- Willingness to travel to East Africa, Europe, and Washington, DC
- Applications must include an updated CV, cover letter, and two writing samples
- Applications without a Cover Letter and writing sample will not be considered
- Preferred: Experience developing fundraising communications for bilateral and philanthropic donors
- Preferred: Experience with data storytelling and data visualization
- Preferred: Experience building communications or storytelling capacity across distributed teams
- Preferred: Working knowledge of design tools for producing on-brand collateral
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunity employer
- Remote work arrangement
- Opportunity to work with international audiences and a multi-country team
- Travel opportunities to East Africa, Europe, and Washington, DC