Job Title: Communications Manager — Partnerships, Digital & Content Location: United Kingdom, Canada, or USA Salary: Competitive, dependent on location Contract: 14-month fixed-term, full-time Reporting to: Director of Communications Start Date: January 15, 2026 Please note: Only candidates with the Right to Work in the listed locations, who are current CAMFED employees or CAMA members, will be considered. About you Are you a dynamic and values-driven Communications Manager, passionate about respectful, sustainable, community-owned approaches to girls’ education and young women’s leadership? Do you thrive on working collaboratively across teams and time zones (North America to East Africa)? We are looking for a nuanced communicator, strategic thinker and relationship-builder with sound judgment; a solid grounding in content strategies for social and digital media; and a proven track record of stewarding communications partnerships with corporate and institutional partners in the international nonprofit sector. Who we are CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is an award-winning organization tackling poverty and inequality by supporting girls from rural areas in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to go to school, thrive, and become leaders and change makers in their communities. Our unique, grassroots-led model has been honored with the world’s largest education and humanitarian prizes, and our CEO was named among TIME100’s most influential people of 2025. CAMFED has achieved unprecedented results in improving education outcomes among some of the world’s most disadvantaged young people, and unlocking the power of young women to create the future they imagine for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa. We have a reputation for being innovative, resourceful, and effective, and have attracted extensive support from a high-profile network that spans government, philanthropy, celebrity, and business. CAMFED not only revolutionizes how girls’ education is delivered; we also differentiate ourselves in our communications, which are designed to reflect our operating model and values across platforms and partnerships with safeguarding at the core, and an emphasis on African women’s leadership. We highlight this model by amplifying the voices and expertise of the girls we serve, and the change leaders they become. About this role The Communications Manager will work closely with our Director of Communications at CAMFED International, and the communications, digital marketing and development teams across multiple continents and time zones. You will help to refine and deliver our content and communications plans for the year, maintaining strong relationships across teams. Key Responsibilities Communications content contribution & oversight (~25%) Provide communications support for key events, campaigns and media engagement opportunities Collaborate across departments to identify stories, data, and voices that can be amplified externally Develop written content for CAMFED’s website Feed back on the execution of projects, including long and short form video Ensure the content you are responsible for across digital, social and traditional media is aligned with organizational brand guidelines, including values, voice, and tone-centered on equity, dignity, and the agency of girls and women Act as a sounding board for colleagues, and support them to prioritize and strategically apply content across channels, platforms and partnerships Support guidance for team members around communications best practices, when needed Partner Communications (~50%) Co-develop communications plans for key partnerships with Development and Executive Team colleagues, and support the delivery of rich and tailored content Collaborate with communications and development team colleagues to translate program impact into high-quality, narrative-rich content Provide day-to-day partnership support, making the most of resources and supporting efficient and cost-effective operations Ensure that communications supporting and uplifting our donor partnerships align with CAMFED’s brand voice, core values, donor expectations and partnership agreements Support content for donor solicitation as needed Social media & digital oversight (~25%) Provide strategic oversight and editorial review of social media content for CAMFED’s and partner platforms to ensure alignment with our organizational values and mission Manage the content calendar in collaboration with team members and external content creators, ensuring consistency, relevance and that other teams are consulted and their priorities are considered Support in analyzing social data and reporting back on key campaigns and partnerships Support in monitoring social media channels, including flagging key partner events or collaborations, and inbox issue escalation Essential A desire to be part of a fast-growing and dynamic movement dedicated to tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges including poverty, social injustice, gender inequality, and climate change Excellent interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking abilities, with the ability to engage with colleagues at all levels and across cultures and geographies Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a strong commitment to ethical storytelling, particularly in the context of working with underrepresented communities Ability to tailor content to different audiences and platforms, including institutional, corporate and public audiences Strong background in social media strategy and oversight, ideally for an organization working in education, gender equity, or international development Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment Sound judgment with a solid understanding of risk and reputation management Familiarity with social media scheduling tools (e.g. Sprout Social) Skills collaborating in Google Workspace and knowledge of Salesforce CRM and design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe Suite) are a plus. The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change according to the needs of the organization. Core Guiding Principles The post holder is expected to abide by our core communications principles and values, which are: Cohesive external communications - Nuanced, respectful, focused on individual dignity and agency, centering the girls and young women we serve Co-creation - Consulting with our clients and stakeholders - especially young women - with an emphasis on their experience and consent “Contribution not attribution” - Celebrating the achievements, commitment and philanthropy of girls, young women, parents, teachers, communities - but not taking the credit for their success Safeguarding and risk mitigation - Ensuring everything we do has the safety, wellbeing and best interest of the girls and young women we serve at its core Brand integrity - Ensuring a cohesive brand identity across the consortium, which underscores our shared values and principles Reputational risk management - Deploying nuanced and localized understanding of how communications may be received Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalized communities. All official communication pertaining to job applications and interviews will be exclusively conducted through CAMFED's official channels. These can be found on our website ( camfed.org ). CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or to provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes. CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will, therefore, be subject to a comprehensive verification process, which includes background and reference checks, as well as verification of qualifications. Application details Please submit your application by Wednesday 5th November. Please note: If you are successful in this position, your employment will be converted to a fixed-term contract role.