The Malala Fund’s mission is to empower girls through quality education, helping them to achieve their potential and be agents of positive change in their communities. We both advocate on national and international levels for changes that will give girls better access to education, and we invest directly in on-the-ground programs and services. As a newly-established organization, the Malala Fund has an incredible opportunity to focus the global recognition and moral authority of Malala Yousafzai towards improving the lives of girls and young women around the world through the power of education.

The Communications Manager will develop, manage and help to implement communications strategy to support the Malala Fund’s investment and advocacy work. S/he will assist in overseeing media relations, internal/external communications, develop marketing and collateral materials and work closely with digital colleagues and external partners.

S/he will demonstrate a strong commitment to the Malala Fund’s mission, bring a collaborative, creative approach, and employ innovative strategies to support the design and integrated implementation of communications campaigns and partnerships.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Develop and implement a communications plan that is strategically sound, audience-focused, aligned to the organization’s priorities, of the highest standards, and deployed through the right traditional and new media channels for maximum impact.
Help to manage media relations with television, radio, print and new media.
Working with the Fund’s campaign teams, help lead targeted campaigns at key moments, including the release of He Named Me Malala, Malala Day and other campaigns.
Implement communications efforts to reach stakeholders and target populations for education, advocacy, and fundraising purposes.
Source and write content for fundraising, outreach, advocacy, and issue campaigns, and manage the design and production processes for those materials.
Evaluate effectiveness of communications and marketing strategies through metrics and qualitative analysis.
Be part of creating a productive, innovative and engaging culture.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

At least 3-5 years of experience in strategic communications, public relations (in-house or agency), project management or journalism.
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Articulate, strong communicator with excellent writing skills and the ability to distill complex ideas into easily understood messages for various target audiences.
Familiarity with online and digital communications tools including, but not limited to, website content management, social media and e-mail marketing programs.
Public speaking and on-the-record spokesperson experience a plus.
Strong commitment to organizational mission.
Proven track record of building/managing relationships.
Specific experience in start-up or social entrepreneur organizations preferred but not required.

Attributes:

Collaborative and team-oriented, ability to take initiative while maintaining sensitivity and cooperation across multiple organizational departments and personnel for a common goal.
Adaptable, flexible, and capable of working both independently and in teams; able to quickly build expertise in new areas and projects.
Strong strategic, interpersonal, negotiation, and diplomacy skills, including a sense of humor.
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and driven to meet and exceed goals.
Highest ethical standards and professional presence.

New Venture Fund Careers:

The Malala Fund works to ensure all girls have access to education through empowering girls to unlock their potential, raise their voices, and demand change. The Malala Fund works with partners globally to invest in inspired innovation and girl-centric approaches to education.

The Malala Fund is a project of the New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. The New Venture Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. The New Venture Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, beliefs, religions, faiths and ideologies, cultures, socio-economic backgrounds and levels of physical ability.

How to apply

Please send resumes and cover letters to hiring@malalafund.org indicating “Communications Manager” in the subject line.