Global Communications Manager (Non-Profit)

An international non-profit organisation in sustainability is searching for a talented Global Communications Manager (Non-Profit) to be based in their Kuala Lumpur office.

About the Global Communications Manager (Non-Profit)Role:
You will play a vital role in the development of clear and effective communication strategies that will enhance the organisation’s visibility worldwide and solidify their reputation as a standard setter and thought leader in sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish an integrated communications strategy to deliver core objectives
• Drive and support regional and local communications plans that are aligned with the core messaging and branding
• Manage state-of-the-art media relations, build relationships, and manage contacts with key journalists, editors, and other media stakeholders; manage the global voice of the organisation in daily business and crisis situations by being the spokesperson as required
• Coordinate global PR activities including media training, interviews, press conferences and media tours to oil palm producing countries, and manage global and/or regional PR agencies when required
• Lead on content creation and planning for global communications and marketing material across multiple formats, languages, and channels
• Conceptualise, plan, and conduct physical, hybrid and/or online events of different sizes and for different target groups and support other divisions with their requirements
• Establish an internal communications strategy in collaboration with HR and senior leadership and ensure organisations initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to secretariat staff
• Identify speaking opportunities, and provide talking points and speeches for CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and key organisational spokespeople to expand the organisation’s reach
• Align with and support other divisions and senior leadership teams with their communications activities
• Provide management, supervision and coaching of in-house designer and copywriters
• Manage the unit’s budget: set targets, track expenses, and oversee external contracts with vendors

The successful Global Communications Manager (Non-Profit) must have prior corporate communications experience with international exposure or within an international company.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in mass communications or related
• At least 10 years or more in corporate communications, outreach, and marketing experience, preferably in a management role within international multicultural organisations (commercial or non-profit), working across different time zones
• Able to cover areas such as content development, media relations, brand management, and global multi-stakeholder communications
• The ability to take knowledge and transform it into exciting and useful messages and disseminate it in the right language and to the right audiences through the best channels is critical
• Proven management and leadership skills, including evidence of crafting and successfully executing significant communication campaigns
• Highly collaborative style; experience in developing and implementing communications strategies and has an in-depth understanding of the global press and social media
• Excellent written, editing, and verbal communication skills
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to "manage by influence"
• High energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to serve as a unifying force and to position communications discussions at both the strategic and tactical levels

This global organisation is a non-profit that is focusing on the future of the world in terms of sustainability and environmental protection within the agriculture industry. They have presence worldwide with strong focus in SEA.

If you are a talented communications leader who has global or international exposure and are looking to take on a new challenge focusing on sustainability and giving back to the environment, then this Global Communications Manager (Non-Profit) role is the job for you.

Apply today or email your CV to shenjin.tay@robertwalters.com.my to discuss further.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

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(formerly known as Robert Walters Sdn Bhd)
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