Global Engagement & Thought Leadership Lead

Aceli Africa; Oregon; Hybride; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aceli Africa, based in the United States, seeks a Manager of Global Engagement to shape storytelling for international audiences, funders, and partners. You will lead thought leadership, brand messaging, and fundraising narratives while coordinating with Africa-based teams and external partners.

The role blends writing, project management, and strategic communications for a finance-focused NGO. Travel to East Africa, Europe, and Washington, DC is expected, with remote collaboration across a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, International Development, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years in strategic communications, thought leadership, editorial, or brand roles, with at least 3 years in international development, impact investing, philanthropy, or financial services.
• Familiarity with agricultural finance, SME finance, or blended finance, ideally in African markets.
• Demonstrated track record writing and publishing thought leadership for senior international audiences.
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex, data-heavy content into clear narratives.
• Experience advising senior executives on messaging, positioning, and narrative strategy.
• Experience developing messaging frameworks, style guides, and brand standards, and managing external design and creative partners.
• Proficiency with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, LinkedIn, and web analytics tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple publications and priorities.
• Team player with a collaborative spirit and ability to work remotely across a multi-country team; willingness to travel.

Responsabilités

• Draft and co-author thought leadership content, including articles, op-eds, reports, speeches, and talking points.
• Own the thought leadership calendar, planning publications around milestones and events.
• Shape narratives around team work and climate, economic opportunities, and other themes for international audiences.
• Advise the CEO on messaging and review drafts for clarity and impact.
• Manage design partners from procurement through publication; ensure high quality.
• Collaborate with regional Communications to train teams and standardize templates.

Connaissances

Strategic communications

Thought leadership

Editorial

Brand management

English writing

Messaging strategy

Stakeholder management

Remote collaboration

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, International Development, Economics, or a related field

Outils

Content Management Systems

MailChimp

LinkedIn

Analytics tools

Description du poste

Aceli Africa, based in the United States, seeks a Manager of Global Engagement to shape storytelling for international audiences, funders, and partners. You will lead thought leadership, brand messaging, and fundraising narratives while coordinating with Africa-based teams and external partners.

The role blends writing, project management, and strategic communications for a finance-focused NGO. Travel to East Africa, Europe, and Washington, DC is expected, with remote collaboration across a