Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Communications

at We Protect Global Alliance

🏢 About We Protect Global Alliance

WeProtect Global Alliance is a unique global movement uniting over 300 members from governments, private sector, and civil society to end online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Unlike traditional NGOs, it operates as a high-performing, remote-first Secretariat driving policy change through a diverse global network. Someone might want to work here to contribute directly to child protection on a global scale while being part of a small, impactful team.

About This Role

As Head of Communications, you'll lead strategic communications for a global alliance tackling technology-facilitated child sexual abuse, managing messaging across 300+ international members. This role is impactful because you'll shape narratives that drive policy change and public awareness about one of the most urgent digital safety issues, directly supporting the mission to create a safer online world for children.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with coordinating with the Director of Operations on upcoming policy announcements, then developing messaging for member governments, followed by planning a digital campaign around child online safety. You'd likely spend time aligning communications across time zones with international members while managing media inquiries about child protection issues.

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🎯 Who We Protect Global Alliance Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of strategic communications experience in international NGOs, government, or tech policy organizations, preferably with child protection or digital safety focus
  • Demonstrates experience managing communications for multi-stakeholder alliances or coalitions with diverse international members
  • Possesses strong UK-based media relations and understands policy communications within UK/European contexts
  • Can work autonomously in a remote setting while coordinating with a small, high-performing team across time zones

📝 Tips for Applying to We Protect Global Alliance

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Highlight specific experience with multi-stakeholder initiatives or alliances - WeProtect coordinates 300+ diverse members, so coalition-building skills are crucial

2

Demonstrate understanding of both policy communications and public awareness campaigns - the role bridges government engagement and public messaging

3

Show remote work proficiency with examples of managing communications teams or projects across different time zones

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Reference the 'technology-facilitated' aspect of child sexual exploitation - show you understand the digital dimension of this issue

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Tailor your examples to the 3-day/week structure - emphasize efficiency and strategic prioritization for a part-time leadership role

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with international child protection, digital safety, or related policy communications', 'Specific examples of managing communications for coalitions or multi-stakeholder initiatives', 'How you would approach communicating sensitive child protection issues to diverse audiences (governments, tech companies, public)', 'Your ability to deliver strategic impact within a 3-day/week, remote-working structure']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review WeProtect's Global Threat Assessment reports to understand their data-driven approach
  • → Study their member list to understand the diverse stakeholders (governments, tech companies, NGOs)
  • → Examine their recent policy positions and public campaigns
  • → Research the UK's Online Safety Act and how it relates to WeProtect's mission

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a communications strategy for the 2025 Global Threat Assessment report?
2 Describe your approach to coordinating messaging across 300+ members with potentially conflicting priorities
3 How would you handle communications around a sensitive child exploitation case that gains media attention?
4 What metrics would you use to measure communications success for a policy-focused alliance?
5 How would you manage the part-time schedule while ensuring 24/7 readiness for potential crises?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only corporate or consumer brand communications experience without policy/NGO context
  • Not addressing the part-time nature or remote work requirements in your application
  • Using generic communications examples without showing understanding of child protection sensitivities
  • Focusing only on media relations without demonstrating coalition management experience

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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