Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee implementation of Inclusive Development International's organizational communications strategy and workplan.
• Spend time with program teams to understand IDI's cases, campaigns, partners, and advocacy goals deeply enough to identify timely communications opportunities and translate complex work into clear, compelling public messaging.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to program staff to help advance specific advocacy goals.
• Identify and support team members to secure and prepare for key speaking engagements, panels, webinars, and other thought leadership opportunities, including support with talking points, slide decks, visuals, practice, and follow-up amplification.
• Foster relationships with key reporters and leverage news media engagement to build Inclusive Development International's brand and further advocacy goals.
• Oversee drafting and distribution of media releases.
• Organize press conferences and other events.
• Work with the leadership team and program staff to draft and edit opinion pieces and get them placed.
• Assist staff to prepare for media interviews.
• Ensure routine updates are made to our main website, to keep content up to date and maintain optimal user experience.