Options Consultancy is looking to hire a Communications Manager

November 26, 2021

Company Description

The UK Government (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – FCDO) has a vision of a world free from Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, in line with the SDGs. A program has been established entitled ‘Support to the Africa-led movement (ALM) to end FGM/C’ to contribute to global efforts to achieve that vision. The program co-creation period started in 2020, and program implementation is beginning from September 2021.

This program will support and build the capacity of the ALM to end FGM/C at multiple levels and at scale, working in partnership with the rest of the FGM/C movement, complementing UN agencies (such as the UNFPA-UNICEF Joint Program on FGM/C), Saleema initiative, other alliances (such as Girls not Brides etc.) and grassroots Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), women’s and girls’ movements, etc.

The program includes two consortia working in close collaboration. Options leads a consortium including Amref Health Africa, ActionAid UK, Orchid Project, ACCAF and University of Portsmouth to implement the ‘Support to the ALM to End FGM/C’ program. Population Council and Greenmash are implementing ‘The FGM/C Data Hub: Data and Measurement Support to the ALM to end FGM/C’.

Position

Working closely with the Global Advocacy Director, Advocacy and Comms Working Group and consortium partners, the Communications Manager will lead on the reviewing and implementing of the program’s communications strategy. They are passionate about supporting the African-led movement to end FGM, including partners, grantees and stakeholders, to communicate effectively about FGM and to showcase the African-led movement on the global stage through proactively and independently generating and disseminating content, amplifying stories of change, and ensuring a cohesive messaging.

The Communications Manager will oversee content development for all of the program’s platforms, including social media, the website, and for public relations and mainstream media coverage. They will be responsible for producing, and overseeing the production of, written and graphic materials which ensure consistency and compliance with program brand, values, key messages, and style guidelines.

The Communications Manager will ensure that all communications work relating to the program adheres to Safeguarding and Do No Harm guidelines, given the sensitivity of the program focus.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing complex integrated strategic communications programs at scale.
Highly experienced brand strategist, with experience gained in either the commercial or not-for-profit sector.
Experience designing and implementing effective advocacy media campaign, preferably on social issues.
Demonstrated ability to optimize brand strategies within an African context.
Experience in effectively managing relationships, including at a distance.
Opportunistic in a dynamic environment and able to swiftly change course.
A deep understanding of and commitment to the power of brands to support attitudinal, social norms and behavior change.
Knowledge of the field of FGM or a closely related area such as women and girls’ rights, reproductive and sexual health, social change and/or child rights.

Other information

Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognizes that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed.
Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.