Regional Communications Director : Strategy Lead

Regional Communications Director : Strategy Lead

Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

The Regional Communications Strategy Lead reports into the Americas SVP and is part of the regional team and serves as a connector, facilitator, and steward of communications across the region. Recognizing communications as a driver of organizational transformation and a shared network function, this role provides strategic leadership for the Americas regional communications strategy in alignment with Heifer's global framework, ensuring that regional priorities are visible within a shared global vision.

The position helps to position, communicate, and amplify the impact of the Americas region while promoting collaboration and co-creation with country teams to foster a dynamic and participatory communications ecosystem. This position acts as the primary media contact and spokesperson for the Americas region. Acting as liaison between the Americas region and other regional and global communications teams, the role ensures coherence and collective ownership, consistency in messaging, and strengthening Heifer's institutional identity.

With the ability to understand and adapt to country contexts, the Regional Communications Strategy Lead coordinates communications across the region and within the broader organization, elevating local voices and integrating regional and country-level narratives into Heifer's global storytelling and beyond. This role also cultivates strategic relationships with media, stakeholders, and external partners to enhance visibility, drive advocacy, and support resource mobilization.

Finally, the position supports regional and country teams through coaching, mentoring, networking, and shared learning; provides communications expertise to functions such as resource mobilization, programs, people, and operations; and ensures that Heifer's global vision remains connected to local narratives and vice-versa.

The successful candidate :

• Strategic thinker with vision
• Collaborative and culturally fluent
• Adaptive and solutions-oriented
• Strong relationship builder, communicator, and negotiator
• Deep commitment to equity and fostering belonging
• Ability to influence without authority
• Facilitative and human-centered leadership
• Learning-oriented and reflective
• Trust builder

Responsibilities and deliverables :

Strategic Communications Leadership, Facilitation, and Narrative Stewardship (30%)

Lead Collaborative Communications for Shared Impact (30%)

Partnership Cultivation and Relationship Stewardship (25%)

Communications Network & Systems (15%)

Minimum requirements :

Preferred requirements :