Communications Officer at GIrls First Fund

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Girls First Fund (GFF) is seeking a collaborative and motivated Communications Officer to join our communications team. The Communications Officer will work directly with the Director of Communications and, in collaboration with other members of the team, implement our communications strategy and plans. The person will assist with a variety of communications and engagement activities designed to connect and inform the GFF community and uplift the work of our partners.

CORE FUNCTIONS

       i.          The Communications Officer will assist in several key functions, including:

     ii.          Supporting the implementation of GFF’s communications strategy and annual plans and budgets

    iii.          Coordinating content creation and story gathering with GFF team members and grantee partners

   iv.          Supporting outreach and learning dissemination

     v.          Helping to maintain and update GFF website and social media channels

   vi.          Supporting joint communications initiatives with strategic partners

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Strategy and Plans Implementation

       i.          Assist in the development and implementation of GFF’s annual communication plans and budgets.

     ii.          Help to coordinate the overall communications and content strategy.

    iii.          Support liaison and joint communications initiatives with GFF’s strategic partners, such as VOW For Girls, Girls Not Brides, and grantee partners.

   iv.          Contribute to communications learning and evaluation strategies.

     v.          Support collaboration with key sections including programs, learning and fundraising

   vi.          Conceptualize and implement campaigns and other initiatives to leverage key commemorative opportunities (e.g. International Day of the Girls).

  vii.          Help develop project timelines and coordinate work across staff and partners.

Website and Digital Media

       i.          Support the management of the Girls First Fund website, ensuring continuity and consistency with brand identity and core messaging.

     ii.          Assist with regular audits and content updates for the GFF website.

    iii.          Help establish systems for analyzing website analytics and use of this data to inform digital strategy.

   iv.          Support the development and management of the editorial calendar and contribute new content.

     v.          Maintain and share content across GFF’s social media and other digital channels.

   vi.          Draft, schedule, and execute social media posts, monitor responses and coordinate engagement.

  vii.          Liaise with website and other digital platform vendors to ensure security.

Content Development and Publications

       i.          Draft and edit articles, human interest stories, features, and other relevant content for GFF’s website.

     ii.          Develop tailored and engaging content for GFF’s social media pages.

    iii.          Spearhead creative initiatives and campaigns to amplify the work and voices of GFF’s grantee partners.

   iv.          Support the development of content for a GFF newsletter.

     v.          Support the production management of publications and communication products such as newsletters, annual reports, presentations, and videos.

   vi.          Support the search, selection and management process for vendors such as graphic designers, illustrators and photographers.

Administrative and Team Support

       i.          Support the planning of outreach and engagement events including webinars, participation in international meetings etc

     ii.          Assist in coordinating and managing files, resources and the GFF media library

    iii.          Support the management of mailing lists and audience segments.

   iv.          Assist in strengthening grantees’ communications capacity.

     v.          Support the development of tools and materials for crisis management.

Other Duties

       i.          Actively participate in internal team initiatives and activities

     ii.          Carry out other duties relevant to the role, as assigned

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

       i.          Bachelor’s degree in communications preferred

     ii.          Minimum 3-5 years of strategic communications experience (preferably in non-profit, gender justice and/or philanthropy)

    iii.          Strong writing and editing skills with an emphasis on clear, inspiring and persuasive (background in graphic/web design a plus)

   iv.          Ability to navigate and use content management platforms, including WordPress, Canva, Google Drive, Dropbox, Mailchimp, etc.

     v.          Proficiency in written and spoken English required; Proficiency in French or Spanish a plus

   vi.          Experience with Google and social media analytics and ability to use data to inform digital strategy

  vii.          Strong orientation toward collaboration and capacity to drive work independently and think creatively

viii.          Ability to set clear and measurable goals while holding space for emergence, experimentation, and group processes

   ix.          Demonstrated commitment to racial, social, and economic justice

     x.          Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate openly in a team environment with multiple constituencies and audiences, and the ability to build relationships of trust

   xi.          Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail

  xii.          Ability to be flexible, creative, welcome uncertainty, take initiative, juggle multiple priorities, and adapt to circumstances

xiii.          Strong judgment and discretion in dealing with sensitive information

xiv.          Direct experience in one or more of GFF’s regions a plus: Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

 xv.          Must be willing to be available for events and meetings on Eastern Standard Time and Pacific Standard Time, as necessary

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

This role will be fully remote.

Some international travel may be needed, including the ability to travel to GFF core countries and to conferences/events.

The Girls First Fund is a project of Capital for Good, a US 501 C 3. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. With our commitment to ensuring diverse representation, we strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Girls First Fund and its fiscal sponsor, Capital for Good, are committed to the highest standard of safeguarding and protection. This consultancy is conditional upon the successful completion of background checks and compliance with our safeguarding policy is a contractual requirement.