Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships

Investor Relations and Stewardship:

• Manage relationships with current and prospective philanthropic investors, family offices, and institutional donors.
• Partner with the CEO to develop fundraising materials and investment cases, and support Investment Committee reporting.
• Coordinate investor events and co-investment programs to deepen donor connections.

Strategic Communications & Policy Advocacy:

• Craft and protect the Beginnings Fund narrative, positioning it as a collaborative, Africa-driven authority on maternal and newborn health.
• Oversee multi-channel content creation including website, op-eds, press releases, and digital media.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional and international journalists covering global health and philanthropy.

Country-Level Impact Storytelling:

• Work hand-in-hand with the Africa-based Investment Team to extract clinical and system-level metrics and translate them into human-centric success stories.
• Lead planning and communication for major milestones, regional summits, donor field visits, and global health convenings.
• Ensure the Fund’s impact is effectively communicated to governments, partners, and investors.

Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of experience in Investor Relations, Strategic Communications, Philanthropic Development, or Public Affairs, with Africa-focused global health experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of Sub-Saharan Africa's developmental, political, and healthcare landscapes.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with comfort in both technical reports and narrative-driven storytelling.