About Vanguard Economics

Vanguard Economics Ltd, founded in 2015, is a consulting firm specializing in locally led socio-economic research, advisory services, and project management in East Africa. Based on the notion that “social change is not a project that one group of people carries out for the benefit of another”, our main strategic goal is to build the next generation of African researchers in our areas of expertise. Our clients include Governments, private firms, multilateral institutions, foundations, and NGOs.

We provide:

Problem Analysis: Data collection and analysis of socio-economic situations to identify issues, root causes, and areas for improvement.

Actionable Solutions: Recommendation of specific actions or strategies to address problems in ways that are practical and tailored to our clients’ unique needs and goals.

Project Implementation: Management of initiatives and programs that are high- impact, context-appropriate and locally led.

Impact Assessment: Evaluation of the efficacy and impact of initiatives, programs, and policies.

Innovation and Incubation: Start-up and development of entrepreneurial and sustainable solutions in-house and via our Foundation.

Read more about us: Here

Overview of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Lead to shape and deliver a compelling communications strategy. This role owns core messaging, leads to high-quality content development, and ensures consistency and impact across all channels through strong editorial leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time position, based at our headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, or at the regional office in Kampala, Uganda.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide communication strategy, working with the senior management, business development, and resource mobilization teams.
• Identify target audiences and map their needs, decision drivers, influence level, and preferred channels.
• Create clear, value-led messages per audience segment, with a consistent overarching narrative.
• Select, align, and optimize communications tools and channels, matching messages to the most effective communication tools to ensure relevance, reach and credibility.
• Develop high-quality core written content and strategic “core content” assets.
• Serve as the organization’s editorial lead, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Identify and craft strategic storytelling opportunities that advance organizational goals.
• Coordinate with outsourced photography and videography, website and social media management providers, as well as with the in-house design and visualization team.

Requirements

Core Skills & Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic communications and content leadership, ideally to develop new business and fundraising opportunities within the international development sector
• Fluency in English, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain messaging frameworks
• Experience leading editorial strategy and content production
• Expertise in story-driven communication and impact storytelling
• Experience managing communications campaigns, producing content across multiple platforms and digital tools.
• Confident cross-functional collaborator and advisor to senior stakeholders
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.

What We Offer

• Team: Work with a talented, diverse, and motivated team.
• Compensation: Competitive allowances.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Impact: Be part of a team addressing socio-economic gaps through impactful projects.

Equal Opportunity

Vanguard Economics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where individuals from all backgrounds are respected and valued.

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• Lead the development and implementation of an organization-wide communication strategy, working with the senior management, business development, and resource mobilization teams.
• Identify target audiences and map their needs, decision drivers, influence level, and preferred channels.
• Create clear, value-led messages per audience segment, with a consistent overarching narrative.
• Select, align, and optimize communications tools and channels, matching messages to the most effective communication tools to ensure relevance, reach and credibility.
• Develop high-quality core written content and strategic “core content” assets.
• Serve as the organization’s editorial lead, ensuring clarity, consistency, and quality.
• Identify and craft strategic storytelling opportunities that advance organizational goals.
• Coordinate with outsourced photography and videography, website and social media management providers, as well as with the in-house design and visualization team.

• Proven experience in strategic communications and content leadership, ideally to develop new business and fundraising opportunities within the international development sector
• Fluency in English, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain messaging frameworks
• Experience leading editorial strategy and content production
• Expertise in story-driven communication and impact storytelling
• Experience managing communications campaigns, producing content across multiple platforms and digital tools.
• Confident cross-functional collaborator and advisor to senior stakeholders

• Proven experience in strategic communications and content leadership, ideally to develop new business and fundraising opportunities within the international development sector
• Fluency in English, with exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain messaging frameworks
• Experience leading editorial strategy and content production
• Expertise in story-driven communication and impact storytelling
• Experience managing communications campaigns, producing content across multiple platforms and digital tools.
• Confident cross-functional collaborator and advisor to senior stakeholders
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience is preferred.