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JOB SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Communications will report to the Chief
Operations Officer. In addition, the Vice President of
Communications will work directly with the President and CEO on
global communication strategies. S/he will also interact frequently
with members of the Global Fund Board of Directors on major
communication activities.
DESCRIPTION:
The Global Fund for Women, an internationally renowned nonprofit
grant-making foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide,
seeks a Vice President of Communications to join its senior
leadership team. This newly created position will be responsible for
crafting and guiding the organization's overarching communications
strategy, working with other members of the senior leadership team on
articulating the organization's mission to diverse audiences around
the world.
This role will work with Program and Development leadership to ensure
that all communications efforts align with programmatic and
fundraising goals. S/he will provide strategic guidance and
leadership to all communication activities, and will manage a growing
and diverse team of in-house communications professionals and
consultants, including a professional public relations firm.
The ideal candidate will have proven success in creating and
implementing effective communications strategy in a national
nonprofit or NGO setting, using established and new media tools to
grow and share a powerful message. S/he must demonstrate a passion,
commitment and respect for the work of the Global Fund.
The Vice President of Communications will report to the Chief
Operations Officer. In addition, the Vice President of
Communications will work directly with the President and CEO on
global communication strategies. S/he will also interact frequently
with members of the Global Fund Board of Directors on major
communication activities. This position is located in San Francisco,
California.
PLEASE SEE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AT:
(http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs)
QUALIFICATIONS:
-- Demonstrated success in developing a sophisticated
communication strategy.
-- 7-10+ years of evolving leadership experience.
-- Extensive network of media relations' contacts.
-- Significant management experience leading diverse teams.
-- Experience in public affairs, advocacy or crisis
communications.
-- Proven track record of success in creating effective
communication plans to inform, inspire and engage the different
audiences.
-- Success in leveraging new and traditional media tools,
including but not limited to op-eds, viral marketing campaigns,
social networks, cause marketing, and more.
-- Passionate commitment to a world of equality and social justice
as well as to women's rights.
-- Ability to articulate with passion, commitment and respect the
complex concepts involved in the Global Fund's important work.
-- Understanding of non-profit organizations and the flexibility
required to effectively participate in an inclusive model of decision
making.
-- Fluency in more than one language and experience living and
working internationally preferred.
TO APPLY:
The Global Fund for Women has engaged Koya Consulting, an executive
search firm, to fill this position. Candidates will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
Please email your cover letter and resume to President Katie Bouton
at:
(executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com).
Please include the job title in the subject line.
Website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs
The Vice President of Communications will report to the Chief
Operations Officer. In addition, the Vice President of
Communications will work directly with the President and CEO on
global communication strategies. S/he will also interact frequently
with members of the Global Fund Board of Directors on major
communication activities.
DESCRIPTION:
The Global Fund for Women, an internationally renowned nonprofit
grant-making foundation that advances women's human rights worldwide,
seeks a Vice President of Communications to join its senior
leadership team. This newly created position will be responsible for
crafting and guiding the organization's overarching communications
strategy, working with other members of the senior leadership team on
articulating the organization's mission to diverse audiences around
the world.
This role will work with Program and Development leadership to ensure
that all communications efforts align with programmatic and
fundraising goals. S/he will provide strategic guidance and
leadership to all communication activities, and will manage a growing
and diverse team of in-house communications professionals and
consultants, including a professional public relations firm.
The ideal candidate will have proven success in creating and
implementing effective communications strategy in a national
nonprofit or NGO setting, using established and new media tools to
grow and share a powerful message. S/he must demonstrate a passion,
commitment and respect for the work of the Global Fund.
The Vice President of Communications will report to the Chief
Operations Officer. In addition, the Vice President of
Communications will work directly with the President and CEO on
global communication strategies. S/he will also interact frequently
with members of the Global Fund Board of Directors on major
communication activities. This position is located in San Francisco,
California.
PLEASE SEE FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AT:
(http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs)
QUALIFICATIONS:
-- Demonstrated success in developing a sophisticated
communication strategy.
-- 7-10+ years of evolving leadership experience.
-- Extensive network of media relations' contacts.
-- Significant management experience leading diverse teams.
-- Experience in public affairs, advocacy or crisis
communications.
-- Proven track record of success in creating effective
communication plans to inform, inspire and engage the different
audiences.
-- Success in leveraging new and traditional media tools,
including but not limited to op-eds, viral marketing campaigns,
social networks, cause marketing, and more.
-- Passionate commitment to a world of equality and social justice
as well as to women's rights.
-- Ability to articulate with passion, commitment and respect the
complex concepts involved in the Global Fund's important work.
-- Understanding of non-profit organizations and the flexibility
required to effectively participate in an inclusive model of decision
making.
-- Fluency in more than one language and experience living and
working internationally preferred.
TO APPLY:
The Global Fund for Women has engaged Koya Consulting, an executive
search firm, to fill this position. Candidates will be reviewed on a
rolling basis.
Please email your cover letter and resume to President Katie Bouton
at:
(executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com).
Please include the job title in the subject line.
Website: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs
