Key dimensions of the role 

The Communications Director will:

• Provide strategic leadership: Design and oversee communications strategies, annual plans, and campaign roadmaps that support CLASP’s mission and impact.
• Lead global campaigns: Partner with program and research leads, advocacy coalitions, and external stakeholders to design campaigns that influence policy, mobilize partners, and strengthen CLASP’s role as a thought leader.
• Oversee digital presence: Manage websites, social media channels, newsletters, and digital content production (articles, reports, videos, multimedia), ensuring quality, timeliness, and global reach.
• Shape the brand: Monitor, protect, and evolve CLASP’s brand identity, ensuring message alignment across programs, geographies, and partnerships.
• Build partnerships: Strengthen CLASP’s global network by cultivating relationships with media, NGOs, donors, policymakers, and influencers.
• Lead and grow a team: Supervise, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, international communications team; provide constructive, culturally aware feedback.
• Manage resources: Oversee communications budgets, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure effective use of resources.
• Track and improve performance: Establish KPIs, monitor communications impact, and adjust strategies based on evidence and feedback.
• Support business development: Contribute to donor proposals, fundraising materials, and engagement strategies in partnership with the development team.
• Represent CLASP externally: Attend global conferences, represent CLASP in high-level dialogues, and connect with diverse audiences to share our story.

Skills and experience 

CLASP seeks a strategic and hands-on communications leader with:

• 10+ years’ experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and campaigns, with proven impact.
• Background in climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable development, international diplomacy, or related fields strongly preferred.
• International experience leading communications across multiple time zones and cultures.
• Strong digital communications skills, including experience with Canva, HubSpot, WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Trello, and Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow global teams, balancing strategic leadership with operational oversight.
• Experience managing editorial processes with technical experts and producing high-quality communications assets.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders — from donors and policymakers to NGOs and media.
• Exceptional project management skills: ability to set priorities, manage budgets, oversee contractors, and deliver under pressure.
• Experience developing fundraising and donor engagement materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to professional development of staff.