The Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) is recruiting a Communications, Campaigns and Outreach Manager to lead its strategic communications, advocacy messaging, and public engagement efforts across the continent. This senior leadership role is remote, with the option to work from the Nairobi head office in Kenya. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced communications professional passionate about economic justice, progressive taxation, and African development policy to shape continental advocacy campaigns and strengthen TJNA’s visibility globally. Application Deadline: 6 March 2026 About Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) TJNA is a Pan-African organisation and a member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. The organisation works to promote socially just, accountable, and progressive taxation systems in Africa. Its advocacy focuses on: Pro-poor taxation systems Strengthening domestic resource mobilisation Challenging harmful tax policies that entrench inequality Promoting transparency and accountability in fiscal governance Through research, policy advocacy, campaigns, and strategic partnerships, TJNA seeks to reshape tax systems so they serve people—not privilege. About the Communications, Campaigns and Outreach Manager Role The Communications Manager is a senior management team (SMT) member responsible for driving TJNA’s overall messaging strategy. The role oversees the re-established Communications Department and leads a team of communications professionals. Purpose of the Role The Communications Manager sets the tone for all internal and external messaging, ensuring alignment with TJNA’s values and advocacy strategy. The role leverages creative digital platforms and innovative storytelling to reach diverse audiences across Africa and globally. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Communications & Brand Management Lead the implementation of TJNA’s communication strategy Develop a multi-channel communication action plan Produce advocacy materials, blogs, fact sheets, policy briefs, and campaigns Oversee brand consistency across social media, publications, and media releases Monitor analytics and performance metrics to improve reach and impact Strategically manage TJNA’s public image 2. Campaign Leadership & Public Engagement Design and manage advocacy campaigns (content, timelines, logistics) Represent TJNA at media events and conferences Establish thought leadership in tax justice and economic policy Build relationships with journalists and media outlets across Africa 3. Leadership & Department Oversight Establish the department’s strategic direction Recruit and supervise a diverse communications team Manage departmental budgets and reporting Provide strategic input to the Executive Director and Board 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with partnerships, policy research, and capacity development teams Translate complex technical research into accessible messaging Coordinate internal and external stakeholder engagement strategies Required Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field Master’s degree (advantageous) At least 10 years of professional communications experience Minimum 5 years in a leadership role Experience managing remote and diverse teams Strong knowledge of communications technologies and digital strategy Proven success in strategic advocacy campaigns and crisis communications Experience in public relations and stakeholder engagement Understanding of Africa’s civil society and development landscape Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an added advantage. Core Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate: Exceptional writing and presentation skills Ability to translate technical tax policy into clear public messaging Strategic thinking and analytics-driven decision-making Cross-cultural sensitivity Budgeting and programme management expertise Willingness to travel What TJNA Offers TJNA provides a dynamic and mission-driven work environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and growth. Benefits Include: Competitive gross salary: USD $5,267 – $6,057.67 per month Family medical insurance Staff pension Flexible work arrangements Opportunity to work within a pan-African advocacy network Inclusive and diverse work culture How to Apply Qualified candidates must submit: A cover letter A detailed CV Responses (maximum 250 words each) to four role-specific questions covering: Knowledge of African economic justice issues Experience designing advocacy campaigns Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement examples Experience managing communications programmes Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APPLICATION LINK Why This Role Matters Tax justice is central to Africa’s development future. Fair taxation strengthens public services, reduces inequality, and enables sustainable growth. By leading TJNA’s communications and campaigns strategy, the successful candidate will shape narratives around fiscal justice and amplify advocacy efforts across the continent. For experienced communications leaders passionate about economic justice, public engagement, and African policy reform, this position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change at a continental scale. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization hiring for the position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.