Communications Manager

CFK Africa; Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill (NC, NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CFK Africa is seeking a Communications Manager based in Chapel Hill, NC for a hybrid role. You will lead CFK's communications, craft donor-focused content, and help secure funding through compelling storytelling.

The ideal candidate excels at writing, strategic communication, and grant proposals, coordinating with Kenya staff and local partners to showcase CFK's impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and storytelling ability.
• Experience translating program outcomes into donor content.
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute CFK's communications strategy.
• Gather stories and develop impact narratives from youth participants, staff, and partners.
• Write, design, and edit donor communications, reports, newsletters, and proposals.
• Produce videos in collaboration with Kenya staff to highlight CFK's work.

Skills

Grant writing

Content development

Strategic communications

Storytelling

Job description

CFK Africa Communications Manager

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Hybrid, based in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000, Commensurate with experience

US citizens are eligible to apply.

CFK Africa (CFK) is recruiting qualified individuals to serve as Communications Manager based in our US office in Chapel Hill, NC. We seek candidates who are drawn to challenging and impactful work within a global community development organization, have excellent judgment, and can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative multi-cultural environment.

Position Summary

The Communications Manager leads the organization's communications and content creation efforts and participates in collaborative grant proposal development. This position increases the visibility of CFK's mission, secures grant funding, and demonstrates program impact through effective storytelling. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, strategic communicator, and skilled grant writer who can translate the transformative impact of CFK's programs into compelling narratives that inspire action, investment, and long-term partnership. This position follows a hybrid work model, with employees expected to work in the Chapel Hill office three days per week, subject to business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Communications Strategy

• Create and execute CFK's communication plan.
• Increase awareness of CFK's impact among donors, partners, volunteers, stakeholders, and the informal settlement communities we serve.
• Manage and maintain brand assets, ensuring they are current, accessible, and consistently used in accordance with brand standards.
• Translate program outcomes and data into engaging, donor-focused content.
• Coordinate Press and PR, working with an external consultant and in collaboration with Kenya staff.

Storytelling & Content Development

• Gather and develop compelling stories, testimonials, and impact narratives from youth participants, community leaders, staff, and partners.
• Write, design, and edit high-quality content, including annual reports, impact reports, donor communications, newsletters, website content, blog articles, press releases, executive communications, white papers, concept notes, fundraising materials, presentations, and sponsorship proposals.
• Produce videos in collaboration with Kenya staff that highlight CFK's history, vision, and work.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Participate in the grant development process from prospect identification through submission for CFK's education, girls' empowerment, and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to develop proposal narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Tailor proposals to align with funder priorities and requirements.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, compelling, and submitted on time.