Overview
Prospera International Network of Women’s and Feminist Funds (INWFF) is a membership network of independent women and feminist funds who work to redistribute resources to diverse women’s and feminist movements working across the Global South and East. At present, the network brings together 49 women’s and feminist funds giving grants in 174 countries and territories, mobilizing over $300 million USD annually. Members work collectively to transform philanthropy around the world by shifting power and putting flexible money directly into the hands of diverse activists, organizations, and movements.
Job Summary
The Director of Advocacy and Communications provides strategic leadership to advance Prospera’s global advocacy strategy through high-impact advocacy, public affairs, and communications initiatives, underpinned by robust research and evidence. This role shapes the organization’s external voice, strengthens its influence on policy and funding landscapes, and ensures consistent, compelling messaging across all channels, while ensuring the strategic use of data to inform decision-making and storytelling. The Director will lead a multidisciplinary team, working closely with senior leadership, program teams, and external partners to drive systemic change and amplify the voices of members.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement an integrated Advocacy, Communications, and Research strategy and workplan, aligned with the organization’s strategic framework.
- Advise the Executive Director on public positioning, policy opportunities, communications and research priorities, and reputational risks.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Team (ET), including contributing to broader organizational decision-making and leadership.
- Ensure advocacy priorities are evidence-based and responsive to emerging opportunities and threats.
- Monitor and oversee the team’s budget.
2. Advocacy & Public Affairs
- Lead the design and execution of advocacy initiatives to engage and influence Prospera’s key audiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, funders, members, coalitions, and allies.
- Oversee engagement with members on advocacy, research and communications.
- Oversee the preparation of policy briefs, position papers, and public statements informed by research.
- Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences, media engagements, and in joint initiatives.
3. Strategic Communications
- Develop a clear organizational narrative and messaging architecture that integrates data and evidence.
- Oversee media relations, brand management, content production, and digital engagement.
- Supervise the creation of publications, reports, and multimedia content that combine storytelling with credible evidence.
- Ensure rapid-response protocols are in place for timely, coordinated messaging during crises.
4. Research, Data, and Evidence
- Directly supervise the Research and Advocacy Manager to ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and visualization.
- Ensure research and data are translated into advocacy messages and communications products.
- Oversee production of evidence-based reports, fact sheets, and knowledge products for internal and external audiences.
- Strengthen systems for data-driven decision-making across the organization.
5. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Manage and mentor the Advocacy, Research and Communications team, including line and team management responsibilities.
