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Vacancy Name
Vacancy Name Specialist II, Communication
Employment Type
Employment Type Full Time (Open Ended)
Childfund Division Global Impact
ChildFund Department Marketing and Communications
Position Title: Specialist II, Comms. Location: CDMX, Mexico
ChildFund office: ChildFund Mexico Manager/Supervisor title: Country Director
Position type: Full-time fixed term Work environment: Hybrid
About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
About This Role
Responsible for planning and executing communication and digital marketing activities to increase organizational visibility and support resource mobilization. This includes the strategic dissemination of key messages across appropriate formats and channels, using a voice aligned with the organization’s image, to engage key audiences such as staff, donors, followers, and brand ambassadors, while ensuring alignment with ChildFund’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
This is a full-time, 3 months fixed position funded through October 31, 2025. This is a remote position open to candidates with current residence and work location in a ChildFund country of operation.
Required Experience and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related fields.
- Postgraduate studies in Communication or Marketing (preferred).
- At least 5 years of experience in communication, marketing, or related roles.
- Experience in the nonprofit/NGO sector is a plus.
- Experience with social media management, content creation, and digital campaigns.
- Intermediate graphic design and video editing skills.
- Solid understanding of digital platforms and social media management.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish.
Primary Responsibilities- Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies and action plans.
- Support the creation and dissemination of communication materials aligned with organizational policies.
- Manage content production for social media, websites, blogs, and email marketing.
- Monitor and respond to social media interactions and official communication channels.
- Write and edit content for newsletters, reports, presentations, and press releases.
- Serve as liaison with communication agencies and media outlets.
- Shape and maintain a positive, meaningful, and creative external image, with a strong focus on digital media and social networks.
- Coordinate with external agencies (PR, digital marketing, design, etc.).
- Coordinate advertising campaigns with the fundraising team.
- Collaborate on local and regional communication and fundraising campaigns with marketing, sponsorship, and program teams.
- Design donor retention and acquisition materials in collaboration with the Fundraising and Donor Experience team.
- Organize and support events (in-person and virtual), including logistics and coverage.
- Develop key materials for various audiences (e.g., press releases, media kits, speeches, presentations, social media content, newsletters, promotional videos).
- Maintain and update the organization’s website and blog.
- Support influencer and ambassador engagement strategies.
- Set and monitor periodic reach and frequency goals for communication channels and audience behavior and competitor activities.
- Identify key audiences and create relevant content to foster engagement.
- Analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making and identify trends.
- Ensure brand voice, tone, and messaging are consistent, visible, and impactful, across all communication materials.
- Act as a brand ambassador, promoting a unified voice and image.
- Support internal teams with communication needs and briefings.
- Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies and action plans.
- Support the creation and dissemination of communication materials aligned with organizational policies.
- Manage content production for social media, websites, blogs, and email marketing.
- Monitor and respond to social media interactions and official communication channels.
- Write and edit content for newsletters, reports, presentations, and press releases.
- Serve as liaison with communication agencies and media outlets.
- Shape and maintain a positive, meaningful, and creative external image, with a strong focus on digital media and social networks.
- Coordinate with external agencies (PR, digital marketing, design, etc.).
- Coordinate advertising campaigns with the fundraising team.
- Collaborate on local and regional communication and fundraising campaigns with marketing, sponsorship, and program teams.
- Design donor retention and acquisition materials in collaboration with the Fundraising and Donor Experience team.
- Organize and support events (in-person and virtual), including logistics and coverage.
- Develop key materials for various audiences (e.g., press releases, media kits, speeches, presentations, social media content, newsletters, promotional videos).
- Maintain and update the organization’s website and blog.
- Support influencer and ambassador engagement strategies.
- Set and monitor periodic reach and frequency goals for communication channels and audience behavior and competitor activities.
- Identify key audiences and create relevant content to foster engagement.
- Analyze data and generate reports to support decision-making and identify trends.
- Ensure brand voice, tone, and messaging are consistent, visible, and impactful, across all communication materials.
- Act as a brand ambassador, promoting a unified voice and image.
- Support internal teams with communication needs and briefings.
Other Duties- Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks. Acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
ChildFund’s Core Competencies- Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
- Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
- Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
- Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
- Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
- Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
Other Required Competencies- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent writing, spelling, and editing skills.
- Knowledge and management of social media and community management skills
- Knowledge of digital tools: Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere), Canva, CapCut.
- Visual storytelling and narrative techniques.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Adaptability to dynamic environments and unforeseen situations.
- Experience using Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, Google Ads, and dashboards in Data Studio or Looker.
- Basic knowledge of SEO, SEM, and data analytics. Understanding and interpreting digital marketing KPIs.
- Technological curiosity: learn new tools without fear.