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Communications Manager
Sightsavers is looking for an experienced Communications Manager to support the delivery of the global communications strategy and thematic communications plans.
Job Details:
Salary: Local terms and conditions apply
Location: Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia or Ghana
Contract: 9-month Fixed-term Contract
Hours: Part time, 25 – 28 hours with some flexibility around hours worked.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Communications Manager with a strong focus on global health and disability inclusion to support Sightsavers’ global communications strategy and thematic communications plans. You will collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, support the development of creative content and communication products that are relevant and persuasive, develop an in-depth understanding of our work in Africa and provide on-the-ground communications support to programme teams.
Key duties will include:
Support the delivery of Sightsavers’ global communications strategy and thematic plans, including budgeting and reporting
Manage external stakeholders and partners to collaborate on key communications moments, including design and implementation of communication activities
Support the development of creative content and communication products
Provide on-the-ground communications support to programme teams in Africa
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details.
Skills and Experience:
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Essential:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of delivering global communications strategies, plans and activities
Project management experience and a track record of results in working with a range of organisations and stakeholders
Demonstrable experience working in the international development / humanitarian sector and awareness and strong commitment to social justice
Experience of working in organisations and / or on communications campaigns with a strong focus on inclusion
Experience of designing and managing budgets to deliver communications activities
Strong experience and understanding of inclusive and accessible communication strategies
Experience of managing a team
Experience of working within a global team
Commitment to disability and gender inclusion
Excellent English communication skills and fluency in at least one of these local languages (Swahili, Hausa, Bemba /Nyanja, or Twi)
Agile strategic thinking
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines within strict time constraints
Strong presentational and public speaking skills
Ability to effectively delegate and make decisions
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, within a multicultural context
An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunities for people with disabilities.
Competent user of Microsoft Office 365
Desirable:
Working proficiency in spoken and written French is desirable.
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details. Candidates are welcome to demonstrate their ability to match the person specification by expanding on how their experience, training and/or qualifications might have provided them with the knowledge or skills required for the role. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.
Benefits:
Sightsavers offers a reward package based on local pay, local contracts and local benefits and will not normally offer international contracts. Sightsavers is committed to investing in the training and development of its employees and offers a supportive work environment.
Next Steps:
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. We anticipate that remote interviews will take place mid-August and the evaluation process will include a task to be completed by shortlisted candidates in advance of this. Closing date: Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23.30pm BST UK.
As a global equal opportunities employer, Sightsavers is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. Our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and we will actively promote the inclusion of individuals with a disability. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply. Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
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