Global Communications Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the global communications strategy, aligned with Proforest’s 2025–2030 organisational strategy and regional plans in order to strengthen reputation, extend the reach and influence of our technical knowledge, and increase internal alignment and engagement around key messages.
• Steward Proforest’s brand, narrative and messaging, providing a coherent global framework that regions can adapt to their contexts, ensuring a competitive positioning as trusted technical partner.
• Harness and promote Proforest’s thought leadership.
• Advise the Global Executive Board on communications priorities, performance and risks, and maintain the guidance, processes and tools needed for consistent delivery.
• Manage the global editorial calendar and coordinate major campaigns and events with regional teams and the Global Executive Board.
• Oversee global digital channels, media relations, and internal communications in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Set performance indicators, review results and adapt plans to improve communications impact.
• Work with technical and leadership teams to translate complex knowledge into clear, accessible content and high-quality knowledge products.
• Set standards for information design and oversee the production of visual and data-based communications materials.
• Build communications capability across Proforest through mentoring, training and shared tools, working with the Training team where appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in communications, marketing or knowledge management - Essential
• Evidence of working/living in multiple cultural backgrounds and ability to connect with culturally diverse teams and audiences - Essential
• Proven track record managing teams and mentoring staff - Essential
• Evidence of managing change - Essential
• Track record of complex project management - Essential
• Evidence of developing and implementing learning and knowledge management strategies - Desirable
• Team and line management experience with proven ability to motivate and drive performance
• Understanding of sustainability issues, ideally in food systems, land use, forestry and agricultural commodity production, responsible sourcing, land rights or related areas - Desirable
• Experience in training and capacity building for not-for-profit organisations or mission-driven sectors - Desirable
• Demonstrated strong project management skills - Essential

Preferred

• Desirable: Evidence of developing and implementing learning and knowledge management strategies
• Desirable: Understanding of sustainability issues, ideally in food systems, land use, forestry and agricultural commodity production, responsible sourcing, land rights or related areas
• Desirable: Experience in training and capacity building for not-for-profit organisations or mission-driven sectors
• Desirable: Familiarity with data visualisation concepts and tools, experience in designing or managing information and data products
• Desirable: Proficiency in at least one other Proforest working language (Portuguese, Spanish, French, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia)

Benefits

• Competitive local salary and benefits package based on country of employment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement in line with local market practices and statutory requirements.
• A strong commitment to learning and development, including access to training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• Opportunities to collaborate internationally through regional meetings, global projects, knowledge exchanges and team events.
• A supportive, values-led culture focused on collaboration, inclusion and continuous learning.