Communications & Advocacy Manager

Job Summary

The Communications & Advocacy Manager leads communications, advocacy, and content-marketing activities for EOF’s global programs and institutional initiatives. Core responsibilities include developing country-specific program communication plans, leading high-profile international events (such as the UN General Assembly), steering thought leadership narratives to support fundraising, and managing EOF’s digital and multimedia channels.

Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities

1. Programmatic Communication Planning

• Collaborate closely with EOF Program Managers and Country Leads to design and execute tailored communication strategies for specific national programs.
• Support localized program teams to ensure high-quality, aligned messaging and the timely production of content for stakeholders, donors, and host governments.
• Ensure all programmatic communications align seamlessly with EOF’s broader institutional objectives, brand guidelines, and global narratives.

2. High-Impact Event & Advocacy Leadership

• Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and production of flagship communications and advocacy events (e.g., UNGA side events, virtual panels, and international hybrid conferences).
• Proactively secure high-profile external speaking opportunities for EOF leadership to elevate the fund's profile and advance strategic partnership goals.
• Maintain and optimize EOF’s global events calendar, ensuring high-impact representation at key global development and education financing summits.

3. Thought Leadership & Partnership Support

• Create, write, and edit thought leadership materials—including op-eds, articles, blogs, executive speeches, reports, and case studies—focused on innovative finance and education systems change.
• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Fundraising teams to develop dedicated communication streams, pitch materials, and donor-engagement campaigns that support EOF’s capitalization targets.

4. Integrated Content Production & Digital Channels

• Manage EOF’s integrated content marketing machine, coordinating the design and creation of written, visual, and multimedia assets (copywriting, infographics, photography, video, and animation).
• Curate and maintain the organizational editorial calendar to maximize campaign reach and audience engagement.
• Oversee EOF’s social media channels, leading on platform optimization, audience growth strategies, daily community management, and monthly performance analysis.

Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites

Required Technical Profile & Academic Track

• Academic Foundation:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations, or a closely related field.
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is considered a highly valuable asset and reduces the required years of professional experience.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in communications and advocacy with a Bachelor's degree; OR
  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• Strategic Communications: Demonstrated experience in creating, implementing, and managing complex international communications and advocacy campaigns.
• Language Command: Fluent, professional written and verbal English is required.

Desired Technical Attributes & Competencies

• Sector Knowledge: Prior communications experience in primary education, early childhood care, or employment-skills training.
• Specialized Finance Exposure: Experience communicating complex concepts in innovative finance, results-based financing, or impact investing.
• Multilateral Context: Experience working within international development, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or the United Nations system.
• Language Diversity: Professional fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is highly desirable.
• Software & Digital Skills: Proficiency in modern CMS platforms, social media analytics tools, and multimedia design programs.

What the EOF Placement Offers

• Transformative Development Work: Shape the narrative around innovative finance mechanisms that directly improve education outcomes for marginalized children globally.
• Prestigious Host Platform: Leverage the operational strength and global network of UNOPS, based in the international hub of Geneva.
• Creative & Strategic Ownership: Drive end-to-end campaigns, digital strategies, and event programming for a high-performing, mission-driven team.

Skills Required:

• Communication / Pr / Journalism
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management