Location: Remote (Sub-Saharan Africa)
YLabs is a leading global design and research organization working to improve health and economic opportunity for young people aged 10–24, operating across Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Central America. YLabs is seeking a Knowledge and Communications Lead to drive the narrative for one of its largest partnerships, a multi-year collaboration with a global foundation testing new approaches to programs for young people across Africa. The role involves attending partner calls and producing research decks, leadership briefs, and uptake packages on quick timelines; unifying narrative and voice across teams and countries; reading and writing RFPs, experiment design documents, and playbooks; and collaborating with researchers, designers, and project leads. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week, P5 - Lead level) ideally based in East Africa or within GMT+0 to GMT+4 on the African continent, requiring up to 50% travel for field sprints. Initial contract term is 12 months with possible extension. Pay range is $45,000–$61,818 USD, regionally benchmarked. Required: minimum 7 years of professional experience in strategic communications, editorial, knowledge translation, or technical writing, with at least 3 years in international development, philanthropy, or social impact; demonstrated experience distilling complex research or technical material for senior audiences; a portfolio spanning reports, decks, briefs, and blogs; experience working closely with researchers or program teams; exceptional written English. This posting will remain open until filled.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the BambooHR application link.
https://ylabs.bamboohr.com/careers/55