Strategic Communications Manager - Remote / Work from Home

About Us 

Every Daughter Matters (EDM) is an Australian-based nonprofit working to stop human trafficking before it happens in Nepal. Through local partners, EDM operate border surveillance booths and emergency shelters across Nepal, strategically intercepting young women at risk of being trafficked and offering them immediate safety, care and vocational training or scholarships for a brighter future.  

The Role 

We’re looking for a strategic communications leader to shape EDM’s brand, storytelling and digital engagement. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll develop and lead an integrated communications strategy that grows our visibility, supporter engagement and impact. You’ll manage a Content and Engagement Coordinator and oversee external consultants and agencies as needed. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead EDM’s communications strategy and advise the CEO on brand positioning, public engagement and digital marketing. 
• Protect and strengthen EDM’s brand, voice and reputation, upholding ethical, trauma-informed storytelling standards. 
• Drive EDM’s storytelling strategy — written, photo, video and campaign content — including collecting content from staff, partners and supporters in Australia and Nepal. 
• Lead fundraising and awareness campaigns across digital channels, working closely with leadership and fundraising teams. 
• Oversee and execute impact reports, campaign messaging and Board communications. 
• Manage external communications consultants, agencies and budgets. 

About You 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in communications, marketing, media or a related field. 
• 3+ years proven experience building and delivering organisational communications and/or fundraising strategies. 
• Background in not-for-profit, advocacy, international development or human rights communications. 
• Strong campaign, storytelling and supporter engagement experience. 
• Solid grounding in SEO, SEM, email marketing and digital analytics. 
• Commitment to ethical, trauma-informed storytelling. 
• Alignment with EDM’s Christian ethos and safeguarding framework. 
• Comfortable working autonomously in a remote role. 

Desirable: experience in anti-trafficking, child protection or international development; media relations experience; cross-cultural communication skills; understanding of safeguarding obligations in international NGO settings. 

Details  

Employment type: Part-time, 3 days/week (0.6 FTE)  

Location: Remote, Australia-based, with flexible working arrangements  

Travel: Occasional national and international travel to Nepal 

To be eligible for this role, applicants must already hold valid working rights in Australia, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

EDM will be reviewing applications and meeting with suitable candidates as they come in. We encourage you to apply early, as the position may be filled before the closing date.  

Next Steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

A position description is attached.