Senior Communications Manager, FCDO Research Commissioning Centre; ie

Position: Senior Communications Manager, FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (3ie)

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Senior Communications Manager

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Vacancy Name

Vacancy Name Senior Communications Manager

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Employment Type

Full Time

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Location UK Office (SRO)

Senior Communications Manager – FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (3ie) 1. Background

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage research to enhance development and foreign policy impact. The RCC, co‑led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) and the University of Birmingham, provides support to FCDO teams for commissioning and delivering high‑quality and impactful research. It addresses challenges associated with research bureaucracy by providing a streamlined process for commissioning and delivering FCDO‑funded research.

This role is based at 3ie, working closely with colleagues at the FCDO, University of Birmingham and across the RCC consortium. This is a fixed‑term position for the RCC, which is a pilot project that began on the 6th June, 2023, and is due to run until the 5th June, 2028. The role is linked directly to the project funding.

The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation is a mission‑driven, non‑profit organization dedicated to using evidence to transform people’s lives in low‑ and middle‑income countries. We are the global leader in funding, producing, and synthesizing high‑quality evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost. 3ie is a registered non‑governmental organization in the US. It has offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.

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Position summary

3ie is inviting applications for a Senior Communications Manager to join the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) team h the RCC entering its third year of operation, this is an exciting time to join the project.

The role will be responsible for the strategic management of RCC communications and for the oversight and management of the Global Research and Technology Development (GRTD) website (). The position will work closely with the team of the FCDO Chief Scientific Adviser and FCDO’s Deputy Head of Research to support the development and rollout of GRTD, suiting a strategic thinker with experience or knowledge of leading communications and engagement campaigns.

The successful candidate will be a highly organised, skilled communicator with excellent command over producing a range of communication and knowledge products such as blogs, policy briefs, infographics, impact stories and case studies, as well as editing technical writing. Prior experience in social media and event management is desirable. They will be a self‑starter with a can‑do, team‑player attitude.

The ideal candidate will be based in the UK and have the flexibility to travel to London for in‑person meetings and events as required. The candidate will need to work according to UK office hours. The role will largely be remote working with dedicated in‑person time with the RCC team and with FCDO.

3. Key job responsibilities a) GRTD website development oversight and strategy;

FCDO GRTD communications, branding and development

• Work with FCDO to develop a coherent strategy and campaign for engaging with and communicating GRTD to external partners. Manage the relationship with FCDO communications counterparts in delivering the vision for GRTD.
• Lead engagement with FCDO to determine design of enhancements and new features for GRTD; oversee these developments, managing external contractors (when required) and working with technical colleagues to ensure developments are fit for purpose.
• Collaborate with FCDO teams to support the rollout and visibility of the GRTD brand.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of editorial standards, templates, and guidance for GRTD content, in coordination with FCDO and RCC stakeholders.
• Assist in the dissemination of impact stories and research outputs that align with GRTD branding and strategic objectives.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and campaigns led by FCDO to promote the GRTD platform, where relevant to RCC‑funded research.
• Monitor digital engagement with and develop KPIs to track…