Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director and Fundraising Manager to advance FORWARD’s mission through strategic communications.
• Deliver FORWARD’s communications and events to shape narratives that challenge harmful norms and amplify African women and girls’ leadership.
• Develop powerful, ethical stories across the organisation to influence policy, engage donors, the public, and mobilise supporters.
• Translate complex issues into accessible, culturally competent, survivor-centred communications.
• Maximise FORWARD’s traditional and digital presence across channels.
• Support campaigns and fundraising to build a sustainable donor base and contribute to systemic change.

Requirements

• Is experienced in a communications role.
• Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Has excellent communication and writing skills.
• Has strong understanding of communications as a tool for social change, movement building and advocacy.
• Has experience managing social media channels and growing engagement across platforms.
• Has experience supporting or coordinating events (online and in person), including logistics, promotion and post event reporting.
• Is able to work independently and take initiative.
• Shares our commitment to gender justice and the rights of African women and girls.

Preferred

• Experience using content management systems (CMS), email marketing tools, and analytics platforms with knowledge of UK policy and public discourse relating to VAWG, migration, racial justice or women’s rights would be an advantage.

Benefits

• flexible working
• generous annual leave
• a pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• opportunities for training and professional development