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Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Strategy Development and Accountability
Support the development and manage the implementation of Instiglio’s Empowerment Hub and communications strategies, actively engaging with other strategic pillar, regional, and sector leads, as well as our people team, on our influencing goals and tactics.
Track and integrate the key trends and influential voices in government effectiveness and development, through external sources (e.g., Devex, SSIR, Linkedlin) as well as internal leadership and insights.
Track and analyze reach and engagement and optimize tactics to ensure performance against organizational and grant KPIs.
Prepare and deliver quarterly and annual reports for the Board and other internal and external stakeholders.
Brand Development & Internal Capacity Building
Safeguard Instiglio’s brand identity and guide its evolution.
Build internal capacity for thought leadership and communications, ensuring all Instiglians are effective brand ambassadors united through a consistent, reputable, and impactful voice.
Foster and coordinate cross-functional collaboration to create and maintain effective knowledge management systems.
Content Creation & Outreach Strategies
Drive the development and oversee the creation of compelling content across all digital and non-digital channels, ensuring quality and consistency of all external-facing materials and alignment with our organizational strategy and values.
Design targeted campaigns that spotlight our team’s and our partners’ achievements, and identify strategic moments, opportunities, and new champions to influence target stakeholders and amplify Instiglio’s goals and objectives.
Manage media relations, including pitching and elevating thoughtful content and advising on best-suited channels to publish the content, including digital media.
Develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies covering various channels (website, newsletters, social media, events, tailored collateral, etc.) to reach and influence key audiences.
Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising
Foster relationships and partnerships with peer organizations and thought-leaders in the field (organizations such as CGD, SSIR, or JPAL) to generate evidence and advance the results agenda across sectors and regions.
Support the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with the Sourcing, Fundraising, and Regional Business Development teams to bring in flexible funding that can grow the capacity of the Empowerment Hub and Communications.
Who you are
We are building a team of resourceful go-getters who are driven by our mission, curious about the world, and dedicated to a life of learning and service. You are likely to be a good fit for this role if you bring:
Education: Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Development Studies or related fields.
Knowledge and Experience:
At least 8 years of relevant experience in development communications, international development, public advocacy or philanthropy sector.
Experience in an entrepreneurial environment and/or experience expanding the visibility of a niche brand.
Deep understanding of global development and public finance management, the trends and key actors in space.
A strong track record of previous communications and advocacy campaigns skills, experience in effectively positioning an organization’s brand narrative and communicating its vision and plans to a range of audiences.
Experience and comfort in interacting with high-level contacts in public policy, including public sector employees in developing country governments, NGOs, foundations, donors, and multilateral aid agencies.
Ability to translate technical, policy and complex topics into compelling advocacy agendas and influential communication brand materials.
Understanding of the range of possible advocacy tools available to influence key targets and their applicability in a complex situation.
Excellent narrative sense and drive to achieve highest possible impact.
A network of development practitioners, policymakers, social innovators, media contacts across the global development ecosystem is a plus.
