Communications Manager

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and implement GFW's communications strategy in alignment with organizational priorities (fundraising, advocacy, visibility)
• Lead storytelling that centers dignity, agency, and ethical representation of widows
• Translate program data, monitoring & evaluation insights, and field updates into accessible, compelling narratives
• Manage GFW's social media accounts across relevant platforms and develop content calendars

This role creates positive change by translating program results, advocacy milestones, and lived experiences into compelling, ethical narratives that help communicate GFW's impact to donors, partners, policymakers, and the public, ultimately supporting fundraising, partnerships, and advocacy objectives that empower widows to overcome poverty.

Required qualifications:

• 3–7 years of experience in communications, marketing, or storytelling, preferably within NGOs or mission-driven organizations
• Demonstrated experience writing for public audiences, donors, and institutional stakeholders
• Strong understanding of ethical storytelling and safeguarding principles
• Significant experience managing organizational social media accounts
• Basic graphic design skills (Canva required; Adobe a plus)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

The Global Fund for Widows is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering widows and female heads of households to overcome poverty through skills-based training, job creation, and micro-finance, with the goal of helping widows achieve financial stability, self-sufficiency, and become role models.