Senior Communications Specialist (Consultant)

About the role

The Alliance of Champions for Food Systems Transformation (ACF) is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist on a consultancy basis. The role supports the ACF Secretariat in developing and delivering high‑impact communications that raise the Alliance’s visibility, credibility, and influence across global food‑systems transformation agendas.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and periodically update strategic communications recommendations aligned with ACF’s advocacy and organizational objectives.
• Create and refine messaging frameworks, narrative guidance, and positioning materials for priority policy and advocacy themes.
• Identify and assess opportunities to strengthen ACF’s visibility across policy areas such as climate, biodiversity, finance, resilience, security, health, and trade.
• Prepare strategic recommendations on communications channels, audiences, and focus areas.
• Produce thought‑leadership content including op‑eds, commentary articles, speaking points, feature stories, and senior‑level communication materials.
• Develop country narrative packages that showcase policy progress and implementation experiences.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in the food‑systems, climate, or environmental sectors.
• Strong ability to craft clear, compelling narratives and messaging frameworks for diverse audiences.
• Experience working with international coalitions, governments, or multilateral organizations.
• Excellent written English communication skills.

Required skills