Description
Job Title: Communications Director
Team: Communications
Location: Open, including working remotely. Preference for NRGI office locations (Accra, Brussels, Bogota, Dakar, Lima, London, Mexico City, New York, Santiago). Kindly note all applicants must have confirmed permission to work
Reports to: President & CEO, member of the senior management team, oversees Communications Manager, Latin America Communications Officer and Africa Communications Officer.

Contract type: Permanent
The Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is a leading international non-profit organization to ensure that countries rich in oil, gas and minerals achieve sustainable, inclusive development. At a time when the energy transition is reshaping economies and societies, our mission to transform the governance of natural resources has never been more urgent.
We are seeking a Communications Director to spearhead the evolution of our global communications. This is a unique opportunity to leverage a team of committed, passionate experts with a shared vision for more strategic communications to drive and accelerate the impact of our work. We seek a leader and thought partner to bring these ambitions to life and to ensure we shape public debate and policy from the community level to the global stage.
Learn more: About us | Natural Resource Governance Institute

Requirements
Why This Role Matters
• Lead transformation: You will drive a strategic shift in how NRGI communicates—connecting insights to live global debates, elevating equity and governance in conversations on climate, democracy, and sustainable development.
• Global influence: From New York to Dakar to Lima, your work will ensure NRGI’s research, analysis and advocacy shape policies and practices that impact the lives of billions worldwide.
• Build a movement: You will embed communications consideration and action across the organization, empowering staff and partners around the world to tell stories that inspire action, shift narratives and upend power imbalances.

What We’re Looking For
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and/or influence roles, including senior leadership experience in a global organization.
• A proven record of translating complex ideas into compelling messages, shaping narratives, targeting decision-makers, and leveraging communication to achieve measurable impact.
• Strong organizational leader with exceptional management skills, practiced in data-driven decision making.
• Experience with fundraising and staff capacity development and mentorship. High level of emotional intelligence and cultural competence, ability to secure buy-in and make tough decisions to advance communications impact.
• Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in French, Spanish, or Arabic is highly desirable.

For more information, please see the job description here: Communications Director – Full Job Description 092025 Final.pdf

Summary
How to apply
Please submit your cover letter and résumé through NRGI’s online recruiting platform (Apply Here) by October 10. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary and benefits
Indicative starting salaries: Accra: $81,776; Brussels: 85,740 EUR; Bogota: $91,767; Dakar: XOF 61,434,359; London: 98,331 GBP; New York: $158,810; Santiago: $94,947. NRGI offers generous benefits including health insurance, 10% employer pension contribution and extensive leave on top of 2 weeks of annual office closure.

NRGI welcomes you, just as you are
We invite people of all identities, including those from marginalized groups, to come together in support of our mission. We strive for an NRGI where staff can be themselves at work, feel that they belong, and are equipped to succeed. Achieving meaningful diversity, equity, and inclusion—together—is among our highest priorities.
It is the policy of NRGI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.
Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to collecting, processing, storing and destroying all information in accordance with the GDPR, UK data protection laws and the NRGI Privacy Policy. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.