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Light for the World, an international organization focused on disability rights and eye health, is hiring a Head of Global Communications.
The position is full-time and permanent, with a start date of 1 September 2025.
The role can be based in any of the following countries: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, or Mozambique.
Contract terms:
- Full-time, permanent
- Start date: 1 September 2025
- Location: One of nine listed countries
- Salary: From EUR 60,000/year gross in Austria; competitive and location-specific in other countries
The Head of Global Communications will lead the implementation of the organization’s 2030 Communications Strategy and report to senior leadership.
The position involves coordination across country offices, oversight of a global team, and active management of both strategic and operational communications functions.
Main responsibilities include:
- Leading the global rollout of the 2030 Communications Strategy
- Managing, mentoring, and coordinating the Global Communications and Brand teams
- Overseeing brand development and international visibility
- Aligning messaging across national teams and regions
- Representing communications at senior management and board levels
- Leading crisis communication and risk mitigation efforts
- Promoting inclusive communication practices and supporting the visibility of people with lived experience of disability
The successful candidate will be expected to balance high-level planning with hands-on delivery, including direct involvement in campaign execution, stakeholder engagement, and external representation.
Candidate requirements:
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in strategic communications or public affairs
- At least 3 years in team and budget management
- Proven success in enhancing brand visibility and credibility
- Relevant experience in international NGOs or advocacy settings
- Experience supporting or working with staff with disabilities (strong advantage)
- Strong writing, editorial, and presentation skills
- Experience in media engagement (an advantage)
- Demonstrated ability in crisis communication
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Knowledge of German or French is considered a plus
Light for the World offers:
- Â A workplace that supports disability inclusion and accessibility
- Flexible working arrangements, depending on the local context
- Competitive salary packages in line with country-specific standards
- Opportunities for professional development, subject to organizational need
- Barrier-free office environments in all locations
- Public transport subsidies where applicable
 The role is intended to contribute directly to the organization’s influence, outreach, and internal coherence across its programmatic and advocacy work.
There is no listed deadline for applications. Interested applicants or those with accessibility-related inquiries should contact:Â https://www.light-for-the-world.org/support-us/jobs/
The position is suitable for senior-level professionals with experience in international development, nonprofit communications, or advocacy, who are familiar with multicultural and multi-country organizational structures.
About Light for the World
Light for the World is a global organization committed to advancing disability rights and improving access to eye health. It works to ensure that people with disabilities and eye conditions can fully exercise their rights to health, education, work, and protection. Operating across several countries in Africa and Europe, the organization combines policy advocacy with community-driven action to promote inclusion and lasting change
