Communications Manager in London

The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is a multilateral investment organisation that enables innovators to achieve sustainable impact at scale and measurably improve the lives of underserved and vulnerable people. GIF is focused on climate adaptation and resilience and inclusive economic opportunities as key levers to ensure social impact is equitable and durable, especially in the face of climate change. Headquartered in London with offices in Nairobi, Singapore, and Washington, D.C., GIF invests across Africa and Asia to de-risk breakthrough ideas and enable their large-scale adoption. In doing so, GIF also generates actionable insights and learnings that may help influence and shape the ecosystem.

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Communications Manager to lead our global communications function. This is a unique “strategic doer” role for someone who is equally comfortable shaping high-level messaging as they are managing digital execution. Following the launch of our new strategy, you will be responsible for evolving the GIF brand and messaging, amplifying the impact of our portfolio, and supporting our fundraising efforts. You will work at the intersection of international development, impact investing, and climate innovation, translating complex data and technical investments into compelling narratives for a global audience.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and brand messaging
  • Lead the evolution of GIF’s messaging to align with our new strategy, ensuring a coherent “voice” across all audience touchpoints.
  • Contribute to the development of a refreshed, innovative communications strategy to align with our new corporate and fundraising strategies.
  • Act as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team, supporting their external engagements, speeches, and social media activity.
  • Ensure brand consistency across the organisation and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on positioning.
• Digital content and channel management
  • Manage the full lifecycle of digital content: from ideation and copywriting to execution on our website (CMS), email platform, and social media channels (mainly LinkedIn and Youtube).
  • Produce high-quality content including blog posts, annual report/impact reports, case studies, newsletters, and webinars—that brings the impact and insights of our portfolio to life using source material from other teams.
  • Monitor and report on engagement analytics to continuously optimise channel performance.
• Fundraising and partnerships support
  • Collaborate with the Partnerships team to develop high-impact fundraising assets, pitch decks, and collateral.
  • Advise on investor-facing positioning to ensure GIF remains competitive and clear in the impact-investing landscape.
• Impact reporting and learning
  • Partner with the Impact & Analytics team to lead the production of our annual Impact Report.
  • Support delivery of shorter learning products and insights-led content that distill data from our portfolio into actionable knowledge for the wider development community working alongside the impact and analytics team.

Qualifications

• A "Strategic Doer" mindset: You have experience moving seamlessly between long-term communication planning and daily technical execution.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a Comms role; preferably having been responsible for a stand alone function for some of that time.

Required Skills

• Technical proficiency: You are comfortable managing a Website CMS, Email Marketing platforms (e.g., Campaign Monitor), and webinar and event platforms (e.g. EventBrite).
• Exceptional storytelling: You can translate complex technological innovations, financial support and developmental data into emotive, clear, and persuasive narratives.
• Creative design and content production: You are a confident self-starter in design, with the ability to develop high quality visual assets and materials using Canva or similar tools.
• Collaborative and adaptable: You enjoy working with diverse internal teams—from data analysts to investment professionals—and can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant experience: Background in international development, ESG, impact investing, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Working at pace: You are able to work at pace managing a wide range of short deadlines to support different functions whilst delivering a high standard of content.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive market salary pro-rated to 4 days a week. Other working patterns will be considered. Excellent benefits package including Private Medical Insurance, BUPA Dental Insurance, 10% employer pension contribution, Healthshield Cash Plan and more. Generous annual leave allowances. Hybrid working. Comfortable office space near Liverpool street with excellent facilities including complimentary drinks and scheduled activities. Positive learning environment with access to online tools such as Linkedin Learning. Mission led organisation making a real difference in the world.

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