Communications Director

Millar Cameron
London

CLASP is the leading global authority on efficient appliances’ role in fighting climate change and improving people's lives. With 25 years of expertise, CLASP collaborates with policymakers, industry leaders, and other experts to deliver clear pathways to a more sustainable world for people and the planet.

CLASP is a global nonprofit with offices in Brazil, Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the United States. We have worked in over 90 countries since our inception in 1999. We are mission-driven and committed to a culture of diversity, transparency, collaboration, and impactful work. Find out more about CLASP.

About the role

Based in one of their hubs (Nairobi, Brussels, or London), CLASP is seeking an experienced Communications Director to lead CLASP’s global communications strategy, campaigns, and advocacy efforts. This senior role will shape CLASP’s brand and voice, manage high-impact campaigns, and strengthen our visibility across global audiences.

Reporting to the Chief Communications & Development Officer, the Director will manage a team of 7–10 staff and consultants across Europe, India, Indonesia, Kenya, and the US, with four direct reports. This role requires a leader who can balance vision with execution, inspiring a distributed team while driving measurable results.

Key dimensions of the role

The Communications Director will:

Provide strategic leadership: Design and oversee communications strategies, annual plans, and campaign roadmaps that support CLASP’s mission and impact.

Lead global campaigns: Partner with program and research leads, advocacy coalitions, and external stakeholders to design campaigns that influence policy, mobilize partners, and strengthen CLASP’s role as a thought leader.

Oversee digital presence: Manage websites, social media channels, newsletters, and digital content production (articles, reports, videos, multimedia), ensuring quality, timeliness, and global reach.

Shape the brand: Monitor, protect, and evolve CLASP’s brand identity, ensuring message alignment across programs, geographies, and partnerships.

Build partnerships: Strengthen CLASP’s global network by cultivating relationships with media, NGOs, donors, policymakers, and influencers.

Lead and grow a team: Supervise, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, international communications team; provide constructive, culturally aware feedback.

Manage resources: Oversee communications budgets, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure effective use of resources.

Track and improve performance: Establish KPIs, monitor communications impact, and adjust strategies based on evidence and feedback.

Support business development: Contribute to donor proposals, fundraising materials, and engagement strategies in partnership with the development team.

Represent CLASP externally: Attend global conferences, represent CLASP in high-level dialogues, and connect with diverse audiences to share our story.

Skills and experience

CLASP seeks a strategic and hands-on communications leader with:

10+ years’ experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and campaigns, with proven impact.

Background in climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable development, international diplomacy, or related fields strongly preferred.

International experience leading communications across multiple time zones and cultures.

Strong digital communications skills, including experience with Canva, HubSpot, WordPress, Adobe Creative Cloud, Trello, and Microsoft Office.

Demonstrated ability to manage and grow global teams, balancing strategic leadership with operational oversight.

Experience managing editorial processes with technical experts and producing high-quality communications assets.

Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to influence across diverse stakeholders — from donors and policymakers to NGOs and media.

Exceptional project management skills: ability to set priorities, manage budgets, oversee contractors, and deliver under pressure.

Experience developing fundraising and donor engagement materials.

Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to professional development of staff.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Millar Cameron, we are dedicated to supporting our Clients in building and supporting diverse and inclusive workplaces and culture, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Since 2007 Millar Cameron has specialised in sourcing leadership and keyperson talent across a number of industries, including agribusiness, international development, industrial, consumer, financial and professional services, private equity, and technology, media and telecommunications. Our mission and purpose is to positively contribute to the development of Africa, and other emerging markets, through the provision of people.

Posted 2025-09-16

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