Regional Communications Manager, September 2026

Solidaridad East and Central Africa

Job Title: Regional Communications Manager

Location: East & Central Africa

Reports to: Managing Director

Are you a strategic communicator and compelling storyteller who can turn complex ideas, programme evidence and results into powerful content that inspires people to engage and act? Do you know how to build organisational visibility and reputation across digital, media and other influential platforms, while positioning leaders and technical experts as credible voices? This is an opportunity to shape how Solidaridad East & Central Africa communicates its impact, strengthens its brand and brings its work to life for the audiences that matter.

Solidaridad East & Central Africa is seeking an experienced Regional Communications Manager to lead the regional communications, marketing, visibility and storytelling agenda. Working across countries, programmes and teams, you will translate organisational priorities, evidence, results and learning into compelling stories and communications for donors, partners, governments, businesses, media and other key stakeholders. You will also support programme and PMEL teams to turn learning into impactful products, while partnering with Business Development and leadership to develop strong institutional communications, marketing materials and positioning content that strengthen Solidaridad’s influence and reputation across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the Regional Communications, Marketing and Visibility Strategy — Develop and implement the regional communications and marketing strategy and annual plan, translating organisational priorities into integrated campaigns, messaging and communications initiatives.
Strengthen Brand, Positioning and Reputation — Lead Solidaridad’s brand positioning, visibility and external reputation across East and Central Africa, identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational influence and profile with regional and global audiences.
Lead Strategic Storytelling and Thought Leadership — Translate programme evidence, results, learning and technical expertise into compelling stories, publications, knowledge products and thought leadership that demonstrate impact and strengthen Solidaridad’s voice and credibility.
Drive Digital, Media and External Communications — Provide strategic direction for digital communications, social media, multimedia, publications, media engagement and other influential platforms to expand reach, audience engagement and organisational visibility.
Strengthen Leadership and Stakeholder Positioning — Advise the Managing Director and Regional Leadership Team on strategic messaging, positioning and leadership communications, while positioning senior leaders and technical experts as credible voices across relevant platforms.
Support Resource Mobilisation and Institutional Communications — Partner with Business Development, programmes and leadership to develop high-quality donor and partner communications, pitch decks, capability statements, presentations, organisational profiles and other marketing collateral that strengthen institutional positioning and resource mobilisation.
Drive Programme Evidence and Learning Communications — Work closely with programme, technical and PMEL teams to transform evidence, results and learning into accessible and influential communications and knowledge products for donors, partners, policymakers and other priority audiences.
Lead Internal Communications and Organisational Alignment — Strengthen internal communications, leadership messaging and information flow across regional and country teams to promote alignment, engagement and understanding of organisational priorities and achievements.
Provide Functional Leadership and Quality Assurance — Lead the regional communications function and strengthen the capacity of country communications focal points and programme teams, establishing standards, approaches and quality assurance for communications and storytelling.
Manage Communications Resources and Reputational Risk — Oversee communications budgets, agencies and external service providers, while proactively advising leadership on sensitive communications, emerging reputational risks and crisis communications.

The person we are looking for

You are a strategic communicator and compelling storyteller who can turn complex ideas, technical evidence and programme results into clear, engaging and influential narratives. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and are confident advising senior leaders, shaping organisational positioning, developing campaigns and strengthening content. You are curious, creative and audience-focused, with a strong understanding that communication is about more than content; it is about building visibility, strengthening reputation, influencing audiences and demonstrating impact. You thrive in a multicultural, multi-country environment and bring sound judgement, collaboration, initiative and integrity.

Key Competencies

Strategic Communication & Judgement – Ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, impactful communications and make sound decisions about audiences, messages and channels.
Storytelling & Content Excellence – Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the creativity to make complex issues accessible, compelling and memorable.
Influence & Executive Advisory – Confidence and credibility to advise senior leaders and influence stakeholders on messaging, positioning and reputation.
Digital & Media Leadership – Strong understanding of digital communications, social media, multimedia, media relations and evolving audience engagement platforms.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, media, governments, businesses and other influential stakeholders.
Collaboration & Cross-Cultural Leadership – Proven ability to work effectively across countries, cultures, disciplines and diverse teams.
Results Orientation & Accountability – Focus on measurable impact, quality, timely delivery and continuous improvement.
Creativity, Agility & Integrity – Curious, proactive and innovative, with the resilience, discretion and integrity required to navigate complex communications and reputational issues.

What Success Looks Like

Success means stronger visibility, influence and reputation for Solidaridad ECA, with compelling communications that showcase impact, engage priority audiences and position the organisation and its experts as credible voices.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
8–10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, development communications or a related field.
At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial, regional or strategic communications role.
Proven experience developing and implementing organisational, regional or multi-country communications strategies.
Strong track record in content development, storytelling, digital communications, media engagement and thought leadership.
Experience strengthening organisational brand, visibility, reputation and external positioning.
Experience supporting donor, partner and business development communications.
Experience advising senior leadership on communications and reputational matters.
Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and diverse teams is highly desirable.
Experience in international development, sustainability, agriculture, climate or related sectors is an added advantage.

Our offer

Solidaridad is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive terms and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We offer the opportunity to:

Lead a high-impact regional communications agenda within an international organisation committed to sustainable and inclusive development.
Shape how Solidaridad’s impact, expertise and stories are communicated across East and Central Africa.
Work with diverse programmes, experts and partners across multiple countries.
Be part of a collaborative, international environment connected to the wider Solidaridad Network.
Use communications and storytelling to strengthen visibility, influence and positive change across the region.

How to apply

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through Solidaridad ECA career site https://solidaridadnetworkeca.bamboohr.com/careers/80 by 21st September, 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Solidaridad

As a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development, Solidaridad seeks to create prosperity for everyone that respects both the people and the planet. With almost 50 years of experience, experts in the field and pragmatic collaboration with influential partners in and around the supply chain, Solidaridad develops smart solutions that bring lasting positive impact.

We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations.We bring together supply chain actors and engage them in innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all.

Solidaridad initiates corporate social responsibility and fair trade to combat poverty worldwide.

Solidaridad is an international network organization with more than 20 years of experience in creating fair and sustainable supply chains from producer to consumer.

Solidaridad was launched in 1969 by the Catholic bishops as an advent campaign in aid of Latin America. In the 1970s, protestant churches joined Solidaridad and a formal ecumenical organization emerged in 1976. During those days, this model was a unique form of collaboration between the Dutch churches in their programmes for development aid in Latin America.Unfortunately in the 90s, inter-church cooperation came under pressure and the breakdown of ecumenical collaboration started. In the end, the church-based foundation of Solidaridad’s work gradually eroded. The Catholic Church became increasingly inward-looking and less inclined to see responsibility for the world as a task. The growing conservatism within the churches led to breaking of the ties. The era of 40 years of eucumenical cooperation ended in 2010. But still to date, many local Christian communities are committed to Solidaridad’s work.International network organization The developments in the relationships with the churches created new opportunities for Solidaridad. An international network organization is being built up, both in terms of governance as well as in terms of operations. This change of structure will give our partners in the South a prominent say in the policymaking processes. The implementation of that policy will be better underpinned by the knowledge and experience of local partners. Moreover, the implementation of the policies will be decentralized and delegated to the regional expertise centres, thus making a better use of local expertise.Solidaridad The Netherlands is to be one player in a network of nine Regional Expertise Centres (RECs) in various parts of the world. In the process, the organization’s centre of gravity is shifted from North to South. The offices in the South take over the entire project cycle. Solidaridad The Netherlands will apply itself to market development in the North, fundraising to cover the network budget and publicity campaigns to involve consumers, citizens and businessess in the taks of making the international economy more sustainable.Fair Trade In 1988, Solidaridad was the founding father of the Max Havelaar label for coffee for the Dutch market. This was the starting point of Fair Trade certification, directly leading to the international standard of Fair Trade (FLO). After having introduced fair trade coffee Solidaridad initiated in 1996 a fair trade scheme for bananas. For this purpose, Solidaridad set up the fruit company Agrofair. This company is co-owned by farmers and supplies its fair trade labelled fruit to supermarkets across Europe. At the turn of this century Solidaridad established Kuyichi jeans, a trendy sustainable fashion brand that is sold in over than 500 leading stores across Europe.CSR-models Corporate social responsibility is developing at a fast rate. Solidaridad is building on this together with UTZ CERTIFIED, the sustainable label for coffee, cocoa and tea. MADE-BY, the label for clean clothes introduced in 2004, is another of Solidaridad’s initiatives. Solidaridad is also intensively involved in CSR models such as Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Business Social Compliance Inititiative (BSCI), and is active in Round Tables for responsible soy, palm oil, sugarcane and cotton. An increasing number of large and small companies, brands and retailers, all over the world are now working with Solidaridad on sustainable chain development.

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Lead the Regional Communications, Marketing and Visibility Strategy — Develop and implement the regional communications and marketing strategy and annual plan, translating organisational priorities into integrated campaigns, messaging and communications initiatives.
Strengthen Brand, Positioning and Reputation — Lead Solidaridad’s brand positioning, visibility and external reputation across East and Central Africa, identifying opportunities to strengthen organisational influence and profile with regional and global audiences.
Lead Strategic Storytelling and Thought Leadership — Translate programme evidence, results, learning and technical expertise into compelling stories, publications, knowledge products and thought leadership that demonstrate impact and strengthen Solidaridad’s voice and credibility.
Drive Digital, Media and External Communications — Provide strategic direction for digital communications, social media, multimedia, publications, media engagement and other influential platforms to expand reach, audience engagement and organisational visibility.
Strengthen Leadership and Stakeholder Positioning — Advise the Managing Director and Regional Leadership Team on strategic messaging, positioning and leadership communications, while positioning senior leaders and technical experts as credible voices across relevant platforms.
Support Resource Mobilisation and Institutional Communications — Partner with Business Development, programmes and leadership to develop high-quality donor and partner communications, pitch decks, capability statements, presentations, organisational profiles and other marketing collateral that strengthen institutional positioning and resource mobilisation.
Drive Programme Evidence and Learning Communications — Work closely with programme, technical and PMEL teams to transform evidence, results and learning into accessible and influential communications and knowledge products for donors, partners, policymakers and other priority audiences.
Lead Internal Communications and Organisational Alignment — Strengthen internal communications, leadership messaging and information flow across regional and country teams to promote alignment, engagement and understanding of organisational priorities and achievements.
Provide Functional Leadership and Quality Assurance — Lead the regional communications function and strengthen the capacity of country communications focal points and programme teams, establishing standards, approaches and quality assurance for communications and storytelling.
Manage Communications Resources and Reputational Risk — Oversee communications budgets, agencies and external service providers, while proactively advising leadership on sensitive communications, emerging reputational risks and crisis communications.

The person we are looking forYou are a strategic communicator and compelling storyteller who can turn complex ideas, technical evidence and programme results into clear, engaging and influential narratives. You combine strategic thinking with strong execution and are confident advising senior leaders, shaping organisational positioning, developing campaigns and strengthening content. You are curious, creative and audience-focused, with a strong understanding that communication is about more than content; it is about building visibility, strengthening reputation, influencing audiences and demonstrating impact. You thrive in a multicultural, multi-country environment and bring sound judgement, collaboration, initiative and integrity.Key Competencies

Strategic Communication & Judgement – Ability to translate organisational priorities into clear, impactful communications and make sound decisions about audiences, messages and channels.
Storytelling & Content Excellence – Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the creativity to make complex issues accessible, compelling and memorable.
Influence & Executive Advisory – Confidence and credibility to advise senior leaders and influence stakeholders on messaging, positioning and reputation.
Digital & Media Leadership – Strong understanding of digital communications, social media, multimedia, media relations and evolving audience engagement platforms.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management – Ability to build trusted relationships with donors, partners, media, governments, businesses and other influential stakeholders.
Collaboration & Cross-Cultural Leadership – Proven ability to work effectively across countries, cultures, disciplines and diverse teams.
Results Orientation & Accountability – Focus on measurable impact, quality, timely delivery and continuous improvement.
Creativity, Agility & Integrity – Curious, proactive and innovative, with the resilience, discretion and integrity required to navigate complex communications and reputational issues.

What Success Looks LikeSuccess means stronger visibility, influence and reputation for Solidaridad ECA, with compelling communications that showcase impact, engage priority audiences and position the organisation and its experts as credible voices.Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
8–10 years of progressive experience in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, development communications or a related field.
At least 3 years’ experience in a managerial, regional or strategic communications role.
Proven experience developing and implementing organisational, regional or multi-country communications strategies.
Strong track record in content development, storytelling, digital communications, media engagement and thought leadership.
Experience strengthening organisational brand, visibility, reputation and external positioning.
Experience supporting donor, partner and business development communications.
Experience advising senior leadership on communications and reputational matters.
Experience working across multiple countries, cultures and diverse teams is highly desirable.
Experience in international development, sustainability, agriculture, climate or related sectors is an added advantage.

Our offerSolidaridad is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive terms and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.We offer the opportunity to:

Lead a high-impact regional communications agenda within an international organisation committed to sustainable and inclusive development.
Shape how Solidaridad’s impact, expertise and stories are communicated across East and Central Africa.
Work with diverse programmes, experts and partners across multiple countries.
Be part of a collaborative, international environment connected to the wider Solidaridad Network.
Use communications and storytelling to strengthen visibility, influence and positive change across the region.

How to apply

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through Solidaridad ECA career site https://solidaridadnetworkeca.bamboohr.com/careers/80 by 21st September, 2026.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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