Global Communications and Marketing Director

a)  Strategic Leadership
i)  Develop and steward a global marketing and communications framework that aligns with the organisation’s mission and strategy while allowing
    for contextual adaptation
ii)  Provide strategic advice to international leadership on reputation, brand and external engagement
iii) Exercise influence through collaboration and credibility
iv) Facilitate consistent application of branding globally.

b) Leadership and Management
The role involves strategic oversight and line management of teams of communications and marketing specialists, which teams comprise:
i) Marketing
Promote strategic and effective messaging, engagement and mobilisation across regions and platforms.
Includes mobilisation marketing, social media & web marketing, creative services and translation services.

ii) Communications
Ensure clear, timely and culturally appropriate global messaging
Includes external and internal communications, media & PR management, and crisis communications.

iii) Advisory
Provide strategic marketing and communication advisory support to national and regional teams.
Brand Advisory: Steward global brand identity and core messaging.

iv) Project Management
Gate keep and prioritise international marketing and communications work.
Ensure alignment with strategy, capacity, and agreed processes.

c) Collaboration and Relationship Management
i)  Work closely with international, regional and national leaders to support shared goals
ii) Partner and collaborate across functions (e.g., executive communications, mobilisation, resourcing, field ministries) to ensure integrated
    communications
iii) Build trust-based relationships across the global organisation.

d) Governance, Stewardship and Accountability
i)  Ensure marketing and communications activities meet organisational policies, legal requirements (including on data protection) and ethical
    standards
ii)  Provide clear reporting to senior leadership
iii) Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively.

Skills and Experience – Essential
*  Ability to think, plan and execute strategically
*  Senior leadership experience in marketing and communications in an international or cross-cultural context
*  Proven ability to lead and develop multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams
*  Strong collaborative skills and ability to influence
*  Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability
*  Excellent communication skills.

Desirable
* Experience within mission agencies, NGO or faith based organisations
* Familiarity with mobilisation, partnership engagement and crisis communications.

Personal Attributes
* Relational and emotionally intelligent.
* Globally minded and culturally sensitive.
* Open to innovation.
* Resilient and adaptable.
* Have integrity. Able to maintain confidentiality.
* Aligned with OM’s mission/vision, values and statement of faith.

Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel internationally.
* Willingness to work across different time zones when necessary.
* Flexibility to support crisis communications outside normal working hours.

Funding Model
* This role forms part of the organisation’s senior international missionary workforce and is primarily funded through personal support raised
  by the postholder, in line with OM International’s practice.
* OM International will provide support and accountability to enable sustainable long‑term service in this role.