Overview of the Role:
The RIN Project Communication Consultant position is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in a social enterprise that is building a vibrant RLI ecosystem in Africa. Reporting to RIN’s CEO, the Project Communication Consultant will hold primary responsibility for day-to-day communications activities of Refugee Lens Investing in the Greater Horn of Africa Phase II project funded by the Hilton Foundation. The ideal candidate for this position is a creative thinker with brand, marketing, and communications experience and a deep understanding of the social impact space. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to seek input from and collaborate across teams; develop and execute innovative and effective communications campaigns; and, create short and long-term communications strategies that further and accelerate the broad adoption of RLI and RIN’s growth. The candidate will also possess project management skills, a passion for storytelling, and a broad understanding of communications platforms and tools.
The Project Communications Consultant reports directly to RIN’s CEO and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative project with far-reaching social and economic implications.
The initial consultancy term is for 7 months, with the potential to dedicate up to 20 hours per week, and travel to project regions might be involved.
About the Project:
The RIN Project Communication Consultant will play a pivotal role in advancing the Refugee Lens Investing (RLI) ecosystem in Africa. This initiative, funded by the Hilton Foundation, aims to explore how catalytic capital can advance self-reliance for refugees and host community members in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda. In the current phase of this project (“Phase II”), RIN will build upon previously completed market analysis, business model formation, and ecosystem development started in Phase I, and deploy technical assistance to large companies that enables them to identify and engage forcibly displaced people (FDP) and their hosts intentionally to help build sustainable livelihoods.
About the Refugee Investment Network:
The Refugee Investment Network (RIN) is the first impact investing and blended finance collaborative dedicated to creating long-term solutions to global forced migration. Accordingly, RIN works to bridge the gap between an increasing number of investors interested in refugee lens investing (RLI) and a dynamic ecosystem of refugee-supporting enterprises. RIN is thus a specialized investment intermediary with a mission to shift the political and social dialogue about the value of refugees and help to unlock investment opportunities that create new jobs that measurably improve self-reliance for both refugees and their host communities. By doing so, RIN helps to build more cohesive, resilient, and sustainable economies and communities.
Project-Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Digital Media & Analytics
Project Management
Thought Leadership & Publications
Required Qualifications and Qualities:
RIN is looking for candidates with a demonstrated interest, understanding and passion for its mission, and the following qualifications and qualities:
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join RIN as Communications Consultant:
Why RIN:
RIN is at the forefront of impact investing and blended finance dedicated to addressing global forced migration. As a Communications Consultant, you will be part of a pioneering initiative that drives positive change, fosters collaboration among investors, enterprises, and communities, and creates lasting solutions for displaced populations.
RIN encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter and resume to a.maina@refugeeinvestments.org with the subject line “Application: RIN Project Communications Consultant.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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