Recrutement ONG Greenpeace Africa juillet 2026 : Head of Communications

Head of Communications

Department: Engagement Duration: Fixed-term contract – 12 months Direct Reports: Communications team (7 employees) Reporting to: Deputy Engagement Director

Location: One of Greenpeace Africa’s operational offices (South Africa, Cameroon, Senegal, Kenya, DRC, Mauritius) is preferred, but flexibility is possible for other locations within Africa. The organisation implements a hybrid work model, with work-from-home as the primary base.

Context

Working closely with the Deputy Engagement Director, Communications, and Digital Teams, the Head of Communications plays a key strategic role in strengthening Greenpeace Africa’s public profile, influencing public discourse, supporting campaigns, and mobilising audiences across the African continent and globally, with a particular focus on resonance in the media landscape. The role provides leadership in media relations, communications, storytelling, brand management, crisis communications, and strategic messaging to advance Greenpeace Africa’s mission on climate justice, environmental protection, human rights, and social transformation.

Missions

Strategic Leadership & Campaign Communications

• Review, co-develop, and implement the organisational communications strategy aligned with priorities, campaign pillars, and objectives.

• Position Greenpeace Africa as a leading voice on climate justice and environmental issues in Africa.

• Ensure alignment between communications, digital, campaigns, and fundraising to meet organisational goals.

• Translate complex environmental and political issues into accessible public narratives.

• Work closely with programme and campaign teams to design strategic communications plans for campaigns and advocacy initiatives, and lead the team to do so.

• Conceptualise and lead others in creative communication interventions that help campaigns cut through.On- and Offline Communications and Editorial Leadership

• Play an editorial role for Francophone and Anglophone on- and offline content, from press releases to reports.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with African and international media outlets and journalists.

• Oversee proactive media engagement, press releases, interviews, media briefings, and opinion editorials.

• Act as a senior spokesperson when required.

• Increase visibility and influence of Greenpeace Africa in regional and global conversations.

• Collaborate with the Deputy Engagement Director, the Head of Digital, and the digital team as needed.

• Work with the Deputy Engagement Director to oversee the development of compelling storytelling and campaign materials.

• Ensure audience-centred, impactful, and culturally relevant on- and offline communications.Brand & Reputation Management

• Safeguard and strengthen the Greenpeace Africa brand and organisational reputation with the Deputy Engagement Director, Communications, and Digital teams.

• Ensure consistency of messaging, visual identity, and tone across communications outputs.

• Co-lead crisis communications planning and response.

• Manage reputational risks and sensitive communications issues.Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse communications team of seven practitioners and experts across multiple countries and functions.

• Foster collaboration, innovation, accountability, and inclusion within the department.

• Manage departmental planning, budgeting, and performance management.

• Coordinate external consultants, agencies, photographers, videographers, and creative partners as needed.Stakeholder Engagement

• Support strategic engagement with partners, donors, civil society organisations, influencers, policymakers, and activists.

• Strengthen Greenpeace Africa’s relationships with regional and international stakeholders, including media.

• Represent the organisation at conferences, public forums, and strategic meetings.Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

• Establish KPIs and reporting systems to measure communications impact.

• Analyse media coverage, audience engagement, and campaign effectiveness.

• Use insights and learning to continuously improve communications strategies.**

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Formation / Diplômes

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field. A master’s degree is an advantage.Expérience

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in communications, media, advocacy, campaigning, or public affairs.

• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary communications teams.

• Experience working in Africa for at least 3 years, preferably in international NGOs, advocacy organisations, social justice movements, or media organisations.

• Strong understanding of African political, environmental, and social contexts.

• Experience managing crisis communications and high-profile media engagement.**

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• Fluency in both English and French is strongly desired (writing and speaking).
• Exceptional strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling abilities.
• Strong media relations and public speaking skills.
• Deep understanding of traditional and digital communications and engagement.
• Crisis management and reputational risk management.
• Cross-cultural communication and political sensitivity.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced advocacy environments.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to climate justice, equity, diversity, and Greenpeace values.

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