Director, Communications and Public Affairs Consulting Group

Clickable Impact is seeking an experienced and dynamic communications strategist to co-lead our Communications and Public Affairs Consulting Group. The Director will be responsible for developing communications strategies and programs, coaching and mentoring a consultant team, setting and enforcing a high standard for deliverables, presenting work to clients, and supporting business development. The Director will work alongside a practice group manager responsible for systems and processes. This "co-chair" structure allows the Director to specialize in strategy, creativity, and aligning Clickable Impact's work with our clients' business goals.
The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and at least 10 years of experience in communications, preferably in an international development agency, multilateral development bank, consulting firm, or communications agency.
WHO WEARE
Clickable Impact is a fast-growing strategic communications firm with an overflowing pipeline of interesting work. All of our projects in some way touch the Sustainable Development Goals. We help DFIs, development agencies, and international NGOs amplify their impact. We also help businesses and associations tell their ESG stories. Our Communications & Public Affairs team includes content creators and consultants with backgrounds in journalism, public relations, government relations, social marketing, and partnerships. Clients include the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank, AFD, GIZ, and USAID. They prize Clickable Impact for taking a dynamic, creative, "Madison Avenue" approach to impact communications.
We have a separate consulting practice that helps tourism destinations plan and finance sustainable, resilient growth.
Headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam since 2013, Clickable Impact works across Asia and the Pacific.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Lead and grow the Communications and Public Affairs Consulting Group by setting strategic direction, building a strong team, and delivering exceptional client service.
· Develop and implement communications strategies and campaigns to support the project objectives of clients in the international development and business association sectors, with a particular focus on climate mitigation, resilience, or adaptation projects.
· Oversee projects, ensuring that KPIs are exceeded and that deliverables meet Clickable Impact's quality standards.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, identifying opportunities for business development and proposal writing.
· Stay up to date with current trends and innovations in the field of communications, incorporating these into project work and advising clients on best practices.
· Manage team members, providing guidance and coaching as needed, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
· Participate in the company's senior leadership team, contributing to the development and execution of the company's strategic plan.