Global Communications Lead

About the role

Proforest, a consultancy supporting sustainable production and sourcing of agricultural and forest commodities, is looking for an experienced Global Communications Lead to set the strategic direction of its communications, strengthen its global brand and narrative and coordinate a geographically dispersed team across five autonomous regions. The role combines strategic leadership, project management and hands-on delivery, and sits in the context of Proforest's 2025-2030 organisational strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the global communications strategy and steward the brand, narrative and messaging so regions can adapt them to their contexts
• Promote Proforest's thought leadership and advise the Global Executive Board on communications priorities, performance and risks
• Manage the global editorial calendar, major campaigns and events, and oversee digital channels, media relations and internal communications
• Set performance indicators, review results and adapt plans to improve impact
• Translate complex knowledge into clear content and knowledge products, and set standards for information design and visual and data-based materials
• Build communications capability through mentoring, training and shared tools, working with the Training team
• Coordinate and mentor the global communications team, chair the monthly Communications Working Group and help regional teams use communications strategically

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in communications, marketing or knowledge management
• Experience managing teams and mentoring staff, and evidence of managing change and complex project management
• Experience developing and implementing learning and knowledge management strategies
• Degree or higher degree in Communications or another relevant topic
• Excellent written English and strong oral communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in at least one other Proforest working language (Portuguese, Spanish, French, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia)
• Experience living in or working with multiple cultural backgrounds

Required skills

• Understanding of sustainability issues, ideally in food systems, land use, forestry, agricultural commodities, responsible sourcing or land rights
• Understanding of how AI is changing how people access information and create knowledge
• Familiarity with data visualisation concepts and tools, and experience designing or managing information and data products
• Experience in training and capacity building for not-for-profit or mission-driven sectors

What we offer

• Salary aligned with location and market: GBP 62,550-75,050 in the UK, EUR 70,880-85,036 in the Netherlands; other locations follow local benchmarks
• Annual leave in line with local practice and statutory requirements
• Training, coaching and professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working where operationally appropriate
• International collaboration through regional meetings, global projects and team events