About Accion
Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https://www.accion.org.
About CFI
The Center for Financial Inclusion (CFI) works to advance inclusive financial services for the billions of people who currently lack the financial tools needed to improve their lives and prosper. We leverage partnerships to conduct rigorous research and test promising solutions, and then advocate for evidence-based change. CFI was founded by Accion in 2008 to serve as an independent think tank on inclusive finance.
Our role in the inclusive finance space is to identify learning gaps that could advance financial health of low-income people and undertake research and pilot testing to advance our collective understanding of what would drive progress. In areas where there is clear evidence of what works, we collaborate with partners to advocate and embed learning into implementation and practices of partners. We partner with all types of stakeholders – donors, investors, policymakers and providers – both in its research and pilot testing work as well as during its advocacy phase.
Position Summary
The Senior Director, Communications is CFI’s key advocate, collaborating with team leaders and Accion’s communications team to ensure our research and events reach stakeholders and position CFI as a thought leader in inclusive finance.
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the other internal team leaders, this role oversees the publications pipeline, digital channels, marketing communications for CFI-led events, and external speaking engagements.
We are seeking a creative thinker who can distill complex issues into impactful messages, build strong relationships, and consistently deliver high quality work in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent writing skills, strong editorial judgment, and experience managing a publication pipeline.
This position is located in Washington, D.C., with a hybrid work model.
Position Responsibilities
Strategy and Management
Managing Publication Pipeline
Success in this position requires exceptional editorial judgment and strong writing and copy-editing skills to shape our knowledge products and their messages effectively.
Convenings Support
Organizational Leadership
Position Qualifications
Travel Requirements
This position may require some travel (<10%).
Compensation and Benefits
Accion is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Accion seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, or any other basis protected by law. Accion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
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