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Purpose and scope of this position
The Communications Manager leads Manushya Foundation’s communication efforts, ensuring consistent, impactful, and decolonized messaging across all platforms. This role is responsible for implementing strategic communication plans that support the organization’s advocacy, campaigns, and community-centered storytelling. Under the supervision of the Founder and Executive Director, and working closely with the Manushya Team, the Communications Manager will amplify Manushya’s voice and visibility to advance a feminist, decolonial and intersectional human rights movement.
Duties & Responsibilities
● Strategic Communications
○ Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with Manushya’s mission, values, and goals.
○ Lead communication planning in coordination with the Founder and program teams for campaigns, advocacy, and public engagement.
○ Identify opportunities to position Manushya as a thought leader in feminist and human rights spaces.
● Storytelling and Content Creation
○ Create and manage compelling content that reflects feminist, rights-based, and decolonial narratives—including blog posts, social media content, newsletters, press releases, and advocacy toolkits.
○ Ensure all messaging is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with ethical storytelling practices.
○ Coordinate the production of multimedia materials such as videos, graphics, and digital storytelling assets.
● Media Relations
○ Build and maintain relationships with local, regional, and international media outlets and journalists.
○ Draft and disseminate Op-eds, media advisories, press materials, and act as the main media contact for the organization.
○ Monitor media coverage and respond to emerging issues in collaboration with leadership.
○ Ensure media and journalists’ participation and coverage of Manushya events and reports.
● Social Media Management & Digital Communications
○ Manage and grow Manushya’s presence, reach, and audience across all digital platforms, including website, social media (Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube), and email campaigns.
○ Develop, schedule, and publish daily content across multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.).
○ Manage Manushya’s social media community with strategic engagement.
○ Monitor and respond to online engagement, messages, and comments in a timely and professional manner.
○ Track analytics and audience engagement to evaluate and optimize content performance.
○ Track analytics to evaluate the success of campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
○ Manage the website development, and ensure website content is up-to-date and reflects the organization’s current work.
○ Organize and manage online events (Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube).
○ Support live coverage of events, campaigns, and activities (on-site or remote).
● Brand Management
○ Maintain brand consistency across all internal and external communications.
○ Guide the visual identity of the organization, including templates, style guides, and campaign aesthetics.
○ Train staff on communications best practices and brand use.
● Internal Communications
○ Develop internal messaging to support staff alignment and information sharing.
○ Work closely with other teams to ensure clear and timely communication across the organization.
● Other assignments
○ Other assignments by the direct supervisor.
