Wanted: An exceptional, experienced leader with 5-10+ years of work experience in marketing and communications, and a demonstrated passion for international development.
Job Location: New York City or Nairobi preferred. Travel to East Africa required twice a year.
Duration: Minimum 3 years commitment, full-time job.
Job Description
One Acre Fund is seeking an experienced professional to set global marketing and communications strategy and to lead its growing communications department.
With a focus on catalyzing a widespread belief that investing in smallholder farmers is the solution to global poverty, the Marketing & Communications Director will be responsible for devising and implementing strategic communications plans, leading and mentoring communications staff, and managing organizational reputation. The position reports to the senior vice president for policy and partnerships and regularly interacts with global and in-country leadership.
Unlike many other organizations, One Acre Fund does not seek publicity to further its own reputation. Instead, we aim to use communications to amplify the voices of the smallholder farmers we serve, and to persuade policy, financing, funding audiences to put farmers first.
To be successful in this position, the Marketing & Communications Director will keep the department focused on the critical path and ensure a high return on investment of staff time. (S)he will work collaboratively with global and in-country leadership and align key stakeholders on global mar-communications strategy and initiatives. Lastly, to be successful in managing the existing communications team, the Director will foster an environment of continuous learning, knowing when to lead from the front—and when to lead from behind to create space for individual staff members to grow and flourish.
The ideal candidate has deep experience and credentials in marketing, communications, public relations, and leadership. While experience in international development or agriculture is not required, it is preferred.
Responsibilities include:
- Setting vision and strategy for global marketing and communications
- Leading and developing the communications department (team of 13)
- Setting marketing strategy to maximize the impact of content distribution
- Leading global media relations and maintaining organizational reputation, including being “on call” after hours and on weekends.
- Preparing leadership and staff for high-profile interviews
- Guiding organizational editorial strategy and messaging
- Guiding digital and visual media communications strategies
- Positioning staff at key events and preparing them for speaking engagements
- Mentoring individual team members and guiding their professional development
Career Growth and Development
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship and through regular management consulting-style career reviews. We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about. Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new high-level roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for our staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking one exceptional professional with 5-10+ years of work experience in marketing, communications, and public relations and a demonstrated passion for international development. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications and/or public relations
- 5-10+ years experience in marketing, communications and/or public relations
- Demonstrated professional experience in team leadership and management
- Experience building and implementing strategic mar-communications plans
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across multiple country offices and departments
- Strong, relevant work experiences
- Leadership experience at work, or outside of work
- Top-performing academic background (include GPA(s) on your resume)
- We are looking for passionate professionals who combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service to join our growing family of leaders.
- Language: English fluency required.
Preferred Start Date: Flexible.
Compensation: Commensurate with experience within our modest non-profit range.
Benefits: Health insurance, immunizations, flight, room and board.
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