Co-Impact Seeks Manager, Communications | Fully Remote Global Opportunity | Salary: USD $112,000 Per Year

About Co-Impact

Co-Impact is seeking an experienced Manager, Communications to strengthen its global communications efforts and support its mission of creating stronger, more inclusive health, education, and economic systems.

This fully remote, full-time opportunity is open to candidates authorized to live and work in Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. East Coast. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping Co-Impact’s external voice, developing compelling impact stories, and supporting the organization’s strategic priorities, including resource mobilization, leadership visibility, and sector influence.

The position offers an annual salary of USD $112,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

About Co-Impact’s Mission

Co-Impact brings together local changemakers and funders from around the world to support large-scale systems change. The organization works to address the root causes of inequality by strengthening health, education, and economic systems while advancing gender equality and women’s leadership.

Through partnerships across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Co-Impact provides flexible funding and strategic support to locally rooted organizations that understand their communities best.

The organization’s partners’ initiatives are designed to benefit hundreds of millions of people, contributing toward a future where everyone can lead fulfilling lives.

Role Overview: Manager, Communications

The Communications Manager will report to the Associate Director, Communications, and will contribute to implementing Co-Impact’s communications strategy.

This role focuses on:

• Editorial leadership and content development.
• Impact storytelling and brand communications.
• Media engagement and external positioning.
• Communications planning and project management.
• Supporting fundraising and stakeholder engagement efforts.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled storyteller who can transform complex global development work into clear, engaging, and impactful communications materials.

Key Responsibilities

Impact Storytelling and Content Creation

The Communications Manager will:

• Develop clear messaging aligned with organizational priorities.
• Lead the creation of high-quality communication materials.
• Manage storytelling projects from concept development to final delivery.
• Maintain impact stories, campaign content, leadership materials, and funder communications.
• Draft briefing notes, talking points, Q&As, and background documents.
• Ensure all communications reflect Co-Impact’s brand identity and values.

Media Support and External Communications

The role will also involve:

• Supporting media outreach activities with communications agencies and partners.
• Monitoring media trends and providing editorial guidance.
• Supporting proactive and reactive communications during major announcements.
• Strengthening Co-Impact’s reputation and public presence.

Communications Planning and Project Management

The successful candidate will:

• Create communications plans and manage timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Track progress, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with organizational goals.
• Support reputation management and compliance-related communications.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in communications, media relations, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience producing high-quality communications under tight deadlines.
• Experience collaborating with designers and creative teams.
• Strong project management abilities.
• Experience in philanthropy, gender equality, or international development.
• Experience with fundraising communications and community engagement is preferred.
• Familiarity with Global South contexts and systems change approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A university degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience working across cultures and time zones will be highly valued.

Skills and Competencies

Co-Impact is looking for candidates with strong abilities in:

• Strategic communications and storytelling.
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing multiple projects effectively.
• Working independently in a remote environment.
• Financial awareness and budget management.
• Cross-cultural collaboration.
• Ethical decision-making and sound judgment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Successful candidates will demonstrate curiosity, humility, integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to creating positive social impact.

Remote Work and Benefits

Co-Impact promotes an equitable and transparent compensation approach, ensuring employees are treated fairly regardless of location, gender, race, or nationality.

The role provides flexibility for candidates working remotely from eligible locations. Team members should be comfortable collaborating across international time zones and participating in occasional meetings outside standard working hours.

Benefits include a generous package designed to support employees while they contribute to meaningful global change.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit:

• A tailored CV.
• A cover letter highlighting relevant communications experience.
• Confirmation that they are authorized to live and work in one of the eligible locations.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (GMT-6) on Thursday, 23 July 2026.

Co-Impact reviews applications on a rolling basis and encourages qualified candidates to apply early. Shortlisted applicants can expect to hear from the recruitment team by the end of August 2026.

This is an opportunity for a communications professional passionate about storytelling, social justice, and systems change to join a global organization working toward a more inclusive future.

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