Communications & Funding Advisor NGO Job NCA

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Communications & Funding Advisor to join our team. This role combines strategic communication and resource mobilization responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage NCA Advocacy Programme Africa (NAPA) visibility and outreach through social media, newsletters, and other platforms, while also supporting the development of funding proposals and donor engagement strategies.

The Communication and Funding Advisor plays a key role in strengthening the organization’s visibility, reputation, and financial sustainability. This position combines strategic communication with donor engagement and fundraising responsibilities to ensure impactful storytelling, brand consistency, and resource mobilization. This happens in close collaboration with NCA team in Nairobi and the NCA Head Office in Oslo.

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Key Responsibilities

Communications

• Develop and implement NAPA’s communication strategy, including the social media strategy, to visualize NCA’s work, in line with organizational goals and NAPA’s strategies
• Produce high-quality photo-, video- and design materials showcasing NCAs and partners’ work
• Create compelling content for digital platforms, newsletters, press releases, success stories and reports
• Build up and manage social media accounts and monitor engagement metrics
• Strengthen and coordinate media relations and respond to inquiries from journalists and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the communication team in Oslo to identify and prepare case stories from partners’ projects
• Ensure brand consistency across all communication materials together with the Head Office.

Funding & Resource Mobilization

• Identify and research potential funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, and private sector partners
• Lead in drafting high-quality proposals, concept notes, and donor reports
• Coordinate complex funding proposals involving colleagues in Nairobi and internationally, various partners and other stakeholders

Other tasks

• Track communication and fundraising performance indicators
• Coordinate the implementation and update of the NAPA Funding and Engagement Plan
• The position involves travel to document NCA’s and partners’ activities

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, Marketing, International Relations, or related field.
• Proven experience in communication, fundraising, or donor relations (NGO or development sector preferred).
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills in English (additional languages are an asset).
• Strong understanding of social media, digital marketing, and analytics tools.
• Ability to develop persuasive reports for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience with donor landscapes and proposal development processes.
• Good understanding of African civil society and advocacy. Knowledge of the faith-based sector is an asset.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with creativity and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting
• Passion for the organization’s mission and values

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