Communications Manager

CFK Africa (CFK) is recruiting qualified individuals to serve as Communications Manager based in our US office in Chapel Hill, NC. We seek candidates who are drawn to challenging and impactful work within a global community development organization, have excellent judgment, and can thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative multicultural environment.

Position Summary

The Communications Manager leads the organization's communications and content creation efforts and participates in collaborative grant proposal development. This position increases the visibility of CFK’s mission, secures grant funding, and demonstrates program impact through effective storytelling. The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer, strategic communicator, and skilled grant writer who can translate the transformative impact of CFK’s programs into compelling narratives that inspire action, investment, and long-term partnership. This position follows a hybrid work model, with employees expected to work in the Chapel Hill office three days per week, subject to business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Communications Strategy

• Create and execute CFK's communication plan.
• Increase awareness of CFK’s impact among donors, partners, volunteers, stakeholders, and the informal settlement communities we serve.
• Manage and maintain brand assets, ensuring they are current, accessible, and consistently used in accordance with brand standards.
• Translate program outcomes and data into engaging, donor-focused content.
• Coordinate Press and PR, working with an external consultant and in collaboration with Kenya staff.

Storytelling & Content Development

• Gather and develop compelling stories, testimonials, and impact narratives from youth participants, community leaders, staff, and partners.
• Write, design, and edit high-quality content, including annual reports, impact reports, donor communications, newsletters, website content, blog articles, press releases, executive communications, white papers, concept notes, fundraising materials, presentations, and sponsorship proposals.
• Produce videos in collaboration with Kenya staff that highlight CFK’s history, vision, and work.

Grant Writing & Proposal Development

• Participate in the grant development process from prospect identification through submission for CFK’s education, girls’ empowerment, and workforce initiatives.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to develop proposal narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Tailor proposals to align with funder priorities and requirements.
• Ensure submissions are accurate, compelling, and submitted on time.
• Coordinate and prepare interim, annual, and final grant reports.

Website & Social Media

• Manage, develop, and update CFK’s website.
• Implement CFK’s social media in collaboration with Kenya staff.
• Monitor and report on content engagement metrics.
• Manage CFK’s archive of multimedia content.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Support board communications, executive presentations, strategic initiatives, and special events.
• Coordinate external vendors, consultants, designers, photographers, and content creators as needed.
• Mentor staff on storytelling, branding, and communications best practices.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be high-energy, creative, and independent. This person will thrive in a fast-paced environment, both autonomously and as part of a small, collaborative team. Candidates must be willing to travel to Kenya at least once annually and domestically once a quarter. Cross-cultural communication skills, the ability to pivot to meet needs, and excellent project management skills are essential for success.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of full-time work experience,[HL2] preferably in a communications, public relations, journalism and/or non-profit development role.
• Excellent writing and copyediting skills, and a general passion for telling good stories.
• Experience with producing grants, especially in fields such as education, workforce development and girls’ advocacy.
• Ability and desire to work with diverse groups.

Benefits

• Hybrid, flexible work schedule
• Domestic and international travel opportunities, including annual travel to Kenya
• 15 days paid vacation annually
• 12 days paid health and wellness leave
• 12 paid holidays
• ICHRA healthcare reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities