Head of Communication

工作内容

Belgium

Head of Communication

Organization

• Avocats Sans Frontières
  
  

Posted 18 Jul 2025 Closing date 31 Aug 2025

Full offer

Main Objective of the Role

The Head of Communication plays a central role in defining and implementing ASF’s external communication strategy in order to:

 Increase the organization’s visibility and credibility;

 Diversify and grow the base of private and individual donors;

 Restore and strengthen internal communication and team cohesion across multiple countries.

This position combines strategic vision, operational leadership, and team management, with a strong focus on external influence and organizational sustainability.

Position within the organisation

 Reports directly to the Executive Director

 Member of the Management Committee

 Lead a communication team of 2 people (in two different countries)

 Oversees 1 to 4 interns per year, and potentially student fundraisers

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communication and Positioning
  
  

 Define and promote ASF’s unique added value (holistic human rights approach, legal expertise, grassroots presence) in collaboration with experts and direction (country, region and coordination) ;

 Lead impactful external communication aligned with ASF’s advocacy goals;

 Ensure visibility of field activities and human rights violations;

 Integrate the Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) into all communications;

 Contribute to ASF’s advocacy strategy and public positioning.

• Communication for Fundraising
  
  

 Design and implement targeted communication campaigns to support individual and private fundraising;

 Develop tailored messaging for various audiences (Belgium, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Mediterranean);

 Create compelling materials (flyers, visuals, forms, digital content, etc.);

 Organize fundraising events during professional gatherings (legal forums, conferences, etc.);

 Define timelines and indicators for short- and medium-term monitoring.

• Departmental Leadership
  
  

 Lead and structure the communication department;

 Clarify team roles and responsibilities;

 Set individual objectives and support professional development;

 Collaborate with HR on recruitment (interns, students, etc.);

 Ensure consistency between communication, advocacy, and fundraising efforts.

• Internal Communication and Organizational Cohesion
  
  

 Restore smooth and effective internal communication between teams;

 Strengthen team engagement with ASF’s mission and vision;

 Actively participate in annual strategic retreats;

 Oversee production of the annual report and other internal documents;

 Support governance and community life (connection-building, member engagement, etc.).

How to apply

Please send your CV, cover letter, and availability to job@asf.be, mentioning “Head of Communication” in the subject line, by August 31, 2025.

Job details

Country

• Belgium
  
  

City Brussels Source

• Avocats Sans Frontières
  
  

Type

• Job
  
  

Career category

• Advocacy/Communications
  
  

Years of experience

• 10+ years
  
  

Theme

• Protection and Human Rights
  
  

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