Executive Communications Lead

1.CEO and Senior

Leadership Communications

• Provide strategic communications support to the CEO and other

  members of senior leadership.

oDraft and edit speeches, keynote addresses, talking points,

briefing notes, presentations, correspondence, statements and other executive

communications.

oDevelop concise executive briefs that synthesize complex issues,

organizational positions and relevant external developments.

oPrepare leaders for meetings, interviews, panels, conferences,

donor engagements and other high-level interactions.

oAdapt content to the communication style, voice and priorities of

individual executives while maintaining consistency with the organization’s

positioning.

oAnticipate communications needs and proactively identify

opportunities for leadership engagement.

2.Executive

Positioning and Thought Leadership

• Support the positioning of the CEO and senior leadership as

  authoritative voices on issues central to the organization’s mission.

oIdentify opportunities for executive thought leadership linked to

organizational priorities and major global policy agendas.

oDevelop narratives, messages and evidence that strengthen

executive positioning.

oDraft or coordinate executive social media content, opinion

pieces, commentaries, forewords and other thought-leadership products.

oMonitor relevant global developments and identify issues on which

senior leadership should communicate or engage.

oWork with communications colleagues to connect executive

visibility with broader institutional campaigns and priorities.

3.Research and

Strategic Briefing

• Provide high-quality research and analysis to underpin executive

  communications.

oConduct rapid research on policy, scientific, political, economic

and institutional issues relevant to leadership engagements.

oDistill complex information into clear, decision-useful briefs and

messages.

oVerify facts, statistics, quotations and references used in

executive communications.

oWork with technical experts across the organization to ensure

scientific accuracy while maintaining accessible and compelling language.

oMaintain relevant background materials, key messages,

organizational facts and evidence for executive use.

4.Major Events and

High-Level Convenings

• Provide communications and substantive preparation for major

  international events, leadership meetings and strategic convenings.

oDevelop executive communications packages for major conferences,

summits, bilateral meetings, donor engagements and organizational events.

oPrepare speeches, talking points, session briefs, participant

profiles, anticipated questions and background materials.

oSupport development of the strategic narrative and leadership

objectives for priority events.

oCoordinate with events, media, digital and program teams before,

during and following major engagements.

oIdentify opportunities to extend the impact of executive

participation through media, digital communications and follow-up engagement.

5.Internal

Leadership Communications

• Support clear and consistent communication between senior

  leadership and staff.

oDraft CEO and senior leadership messages to staff, including

organizational updates, strategic announcements and communications around

significant institutional developments.

oSupport preparation for staff meetings, town halls, leadership

forums and other internal engagements.

oHelp maintain consistency between internal and external leadership

messaging.

oAdvise on tone, sequencing and communication approaches for

sensitive or complex organizational issues.

6.Coordination

Across Communications

• Ensure executive communications are integrated with the

  organization’s wider communications program.

oWork closely with corporate, regional, program and project

communications teams to identify priorities, evidence, stories and

opportunities for executive engagement.

oCoordinate with media, digital, events, publications and creative

teams to maximize the impact of leadership communications.

oEnsure executive messaging reflects organizational strategy,

positioning and brand.

oMaintain effective workflows for commissioning, reviewing and

approving executive communications.

oBuild strong working relationships with technical experts and

leadership offices across the organization.

7.Editorial

Quality and Executive Voice

• Maintain exceptional editorial standards across all executive

  communications.

oEnsure communications are concise, compelling, accurate,

audience-appropriate and aligned with organizational priorities.

oMaintain a recognizable and authentic executive voice across

speeches, correspondence, presentations and digital channels.

oApply rigorous editorial quality control, including fact-checking,

consistency and appropriate use of evidence.

oTranslate technical and scientific language into accessible

narratives without compromising accuracy.

oDevelop and maintain executive messaging, style and voice guidance

where appropriate.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in communications, journalism, international

  relations, public policy, environmental studies or another relevant discipline,

  or equivalent professional experience.

• 5-10+ years of progressively responsible communications

  experience, including substantial experience supporting executives or senior

  leaders.

• Exceptional English-language writing and editing skills, with

  demonstrated ability to write effectively for senior executives.

• Proven experience producing speeches, talking points, executive

  briefs, presentations and high-level correspondence.

• Experience working on international policy, development, science,

  environment or related issues strongly preferred.