Location: Georgetown, Guyana
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
The Communications Manager (CM) is responsible for designing, implementing and managing CI-Guyana's internal and external communications strategies. The CM uses communication tools, materials, and products to inform the public and key targeted groups of CI-Guyana's plans and work. The CM establishes and cultivates strong relationships with the local media and other communication partners of CI-Guyana.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define and deliver measurable communications objectives, priorities and activities within an annual communication strategy and workplan.
- Direct the creation and timely updating of high-impact traditional and non-traditional communications assets (videos, slide decks, factsheets, infographics, reports, blog posts, web pages, social media campaigns).
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with CI's communication teams in other country programs.
- Serve as CI-Guyana's primary point of contact for the local press; lead all media relations activities including preparation of media releases, press conferences, interviews and speaking engagements.
- Lead planning and execution of CI-Guyana public interactions and stakeholder engagements.
- Lead preparation of CI-Guyana's public Annual Impact Reports.
- Ensure CI-Guyana's online presence, especially website and social media channels, are maintained current and effective.
- Lead internal information-sharing across CI-Guyana and with Global CI networks.
- Manage the work of the Rupununi Communications Coordinator.
- Facilitate trainings and coaching to enhance CI-Guyana staff communication capacity.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public communications, natural resources management or related field with a minimum of four years experience in public communications, journalism, or marketing; or a diploma with a minimum of six years of strong experience.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese an asset.
- Excellent command of language and communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work in diverse teams; excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing or audio-visual production software.
- Experience in photographic and audio/visual equipment and production of communication materials in a variety of media an asset.
Closing date: August 24, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a resume and cover letter via the Apply Now link.
https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=CONSERVATION&cws=39&rid=2757