Communications & Movement Building Lead (Remote)

Grace & Blacksmith Consulting is recruiting on behalf of its client — a mission-driven organisation in the non-profit media and advocacy space — for a senior leadership role. This is an opportunity for a strategic communicator who can shape narratives, drive advocacy, and build powerful communities at scale. ROLE OVERVIEW As the Communications & Movement Building Lead, you will lead the organisation’s communications, public engagement, and narrative positioning. You will combine storytelling, advocacy, and digital strategy to influence public discourse and mobilise communities around critical social issues. Compensation: ₦800,000/month (Gross) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Communications & Narrative Leadership Lead the organisation’s communications and movement-building strategy Shape messaging, tone, and narrative across all platforms Ensure alignment across programmes, advocacy, research, and digital outputs Advocacy, Media & Campaigns Design and execute high-impact advocacy campaigns Build and manage relationships with media, policymakers, and influencers Lead public-facing messaging and media engagement Oversee creative direction and external partners Digital & Content Strategy Oversee digital platforms and social media presence Drive creation of high-quality content (reports, blogs, multimedia) Use analytics to improve reach, engagement, and influence Events & Public Engagement Provide oversight for major events, forums, and dialogues Ensure strong storytelling, visibility, and audience engagement Drive post-event communications and impact Community & Movement Building Lead membership and engagement strategy Build strong communities of practice and partnerships Amplify organisational voice through stakeholders and networks Crisis Communication Develop and implement crisis communication strategies Lead response during sensitive or high-risk situations Performance, MEAL & Reporting Track performance metrics (reach, engagement, influence) Produce reports for leadership and stakeholders Use insights and feedback to continuously improve strategy WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR 6–7+ years in communications, advocacy, or related roles Strong experience in media engagement, campaigns, and brand management Proven ability to lead strategy and manage teams Excellent storytelling, writing, and editorial skills Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills Proficiency in digital platforms and analytics tools Bachelor’s degree required | Master’s degree is an advantage WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Increased visibility and influence across media and advocacy spaces High-impact campaigns driving measurable change Strong community engagement and membership growth Growth in digital reach and audience engagement Effective reputation and crisis management