Communications Manager, Global Programs

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Communications Manager, Global Programs based in the United States. This role leads strategic communications that translate complex global protection programs into clear, compelling messages for broad audiences. You will shape positioning and messaging for high-impact initiatives addressing violence, exploitation, and human trafficking. Working across program, marketing, fundraising, regional, and media teams, you will create communications that are accurate, consistent, and audience-focused. The role combines strategic thinking, editorial excellence, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration in a mission-driven global environment. You will develop scalable messaging frameworks and content systems that help teams communicate consistently across channels and audiences. Strong emphasis is placed on survivor-centered, culturally sensitive, and ethical storytelling. This is a remote U. S. opportunity, with a hybrid arrangement available for candidates based in the Washington, DC area. Accountabilities - Develop and operationalize messaging strategies that connect program evidence, organizational priorities, brand positioning, and audience needs. - Lead mass-audience positioning for programs addressing forced labor and human trafficking, violence against women and children, online sexual exploitation of children, and police abuse of power. - Translate complex program models, evidence, data, and technical concepts into accessible, accurate, and compelling external communications. - Develop and maintain key messages, messaging frameworks, narrative guidance, message architecture, and authoritative content that can be adapted across audiences, platforms, and campaigns.

- Lead end-to-end messaging development for priority program areas, ensuring alignment with evidence, strategy, audience expectations, and brand standards. - Facilitate working sessions that define communications challenges, clarify audience priorities, and align cross-functional stakeholders around messaging direction. - Build scalable content systems that allow core programmatic messages to be adapted for different audiences and channels without losing consistency or accuracy. - Collaborate with program, regional, marketing, fundraising, and media teams to promote consistent adoption of approved messaging. - Use audience insights, partner feedback, and content performance data to refine communications strategies and improve engagement. - Apply survivor-centered, dignified, culturally sensitive, and ethical storytelling principles when communicating about violence, exploitation, casework, and lived experiences. - Provide strategic and editorial counsel on message hierarchy, audience relevance, cultural context, content quality, and ethical communications. - Develop practical tools, guidance, and repeatable resources that strengthen communications capabilities across teams. - Contribute to a collaborative community focused on professional development, shared purpose, and spiritual formation. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in communications, writing, marketing, journalism, English, nonprofit management, or a related field. - 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, marketing communications, campaign communications, content strategy, brand messaging, or a related discipline. - Demonstrated experience developing messaging for diverse audiences, including mass audiences, major donors, institutional partners, media, and senior leaders. - Strong experience collaborating across cultures and functions with program specialists, regional teams, communications professionals, and senior leadership. - Proven ability to develop strategic messaging architecture, repeatable frameworks, narrative guidance, and reusable content assets.