Director of Advocacy and Communications

<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>About Prospera: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Prospera International Network of Women’s and Feminist Funds (INWFF) is a membership network of independent women and feminist funds who work to redistribute resources to a diverse women’s and feminist movements working across the Global South and East. At present our network brings together 49 women’s and feminist funds giving grants in 174 countries and territories, mobilizing over $</span><span>3</span><span>00 </span><span>million USD annually. Our members work collectively to transform philanthropy around the world by shifting power and putting flexible money directly into the hands of diverse activists, organizations, and movements Prospera has a global small but a mighty Secretariat team. As an organization, we embrace the feminist values and culture in the way we work internally and within the network and externally with our allies and the boarder communities and stakeholders.</span></span><span> </span><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Job Summary: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>The Director of Advocacy</span><br><span>and Communications provide strategic leadership to advance Prospera’s global advocacy strategy through high-impact advocacy, public affairs, and communications initiatives, underpinned by robust research and evidence. This role shapes the organization’s external voice, strengthens its influence on policy and funding landscapes, and ensures consistent, compelling messaging across all channels, while ensuring the strategic use of data to inform decision-making and storytelling. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, working closely with senior leadership, program teams, and external partners to drive systemic change and amplify the voices of our members. The role will ensure the organization’s advocacy is grounded in credible evidence and its communications are compelling, consistent, and impactful. </span></span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Key Responsibilities: </span></span></span><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">1. Strategic Leadership</span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Develop and implement an integrated Advocacy, Communications, and Research strategy and workplan, aligned with the organization’s strategic framework. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Advise the Executive Director on public positioning, policy opportunities, communications and research priorities, and reputational risks.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Serve as a member of the Executive Team (ET), including contributing to broader </span><span>organizational</span><span> decision-making and leadership. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ensure advocacy priorities are evidence-based and responsive to emerging opportunities and threats.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Monitors </span><span>and</span><span> oversees the team’s budget</span><span>. </span></span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">2. Advocacy & Public Affairs</span><span><br></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Lead the design and execution of advocacy initiatives to engage and influence Prospera’s key audiences.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Build and </span><span>maintain</span><span> relationships with policymakers, funders, members, coalitions, and allies. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Oversee engagement with members on advocacy, </span><span>research</span><span> and communications. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Oversee the preparation of policy briefs, position papers, and public statements informed by research. </span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences, media engagements, and in joint initiatives.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">3. Strategic Communications</span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Develop a clear organizational narrative and messaging architecture that integrates data and evidence. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Oversee media relations, brand management, content production, and digital engagement.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Supervise the creation of publications, reports, and multimedia content that combine storytelling with credible evidence. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ensure rapid-response protocols are in place for </span><span>timely</span><span>, coordinated messaging during crises.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>4. Research, Data, and Evidence </span></span></span><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Directly supervise the </span><span>Research and </span><span>Advocacy Manager to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualization. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ensure research and data are translated into advocacy messages and communications products. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Oversee production of evidence-based reports, fact sheets, and knowledge products for internal and external audiences. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strengthen systems for data-driven decision-making across the organization. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>5. Team Leadership & Capacity Building </span></span></span><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Manage and mentor the Advocacy, Research and Communications team, including line and team management.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Provide training and coaching to relevant staff and partners to enhance advocacy, communications, and data literacy skills. </span></span><span> </span><br></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>6. Monitoring, Learning, and Accountability </span></span></span><br></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Set performance indicators for advocacy, communications, and research functions, integrating them with the organization’s MEL framework. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Track and report on influence, reach, and impact using both qualitative and quantitative metrics.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Uphold ethical standards, safeguarding principles, and cultural sensitivity in all external engagements. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Skills & Experience: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Required: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Bachelor</span><span>'s or master's</span><span> degree </span><span>in public policy, Law, International Relations, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience). </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>At least 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy, strategic communications, or public affairs, nonprofit or social impact sector / for social justice movement and/or networks. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>At least </span><span>5</span><span> years of experience of team and people management. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong knowledge of development cooperation debates, feminist funding discussions, and feminist philanthropy.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Demonstrated success in influencing funders’ policies and practices.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Proven experience leading integrated advocacy, </span><span>research</span><span> and communications strategies.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Excellent writing, editing, and public speaking skills. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Excellent command of English; </span><span>additional</span><span> language skills (Spanish, French) are an asset</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to navigate complex political and cultural contexts with diplomacy. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to travel up to 30%</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Preferred: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Knowledge and / or experience of working with US or European </span><span>P</span><span>hilanthropy. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience in working for an international organization and / or network. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience of working within an Executive Team. </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Working Conditions: </span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>This is a remote role with flexibility in office location (</span><span>e.g.</span><span> home-office, co-working space…etc.). </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>35 hours weekly, Monday to Thursday with required flexibility to accommodate different time-zones across the team and for the network engagement.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Salary & Benefits Package</span></span></span><span><br></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Competitive Salary between </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>USD 92,000 to USD 124,000</span></span></span><span><span> depending on experience and qualifications </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Medical allowance of </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>USD 5,000 per annum </span></span></span><span><span>(covers employee and dependents) </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Wellness & Family Support allowance of </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>USD 2,000 per annum</span></span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Retirement Allowance of </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>10% of basic salary</span></span></span><span> </span></li> <li><span><span>Other benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, </span><span>development</span><span> and training benefit</span></span><span><br></span><br></li> </ul> <p><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic"><span>Prospera </span><span>is</span><span>  committed</span><span> to equity, diversity, and inclusion, grounded in feminist principles that value collective care, self-determination, and justice. We strongly encourage applications from women, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, as well as individuals from racialized, Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and other underrepresented or marginalized communities</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span>.</span></span></span><span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: italic"><br></span></span></p><br><hr><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-witlqh" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Location</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Remote</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Employment Type</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Full-Time</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Minimum Experience</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Executive</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Compensation</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">$92,000 to $124,000</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div></div>

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