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Job Description: Voir ci-dessous pour la version française. About RRI Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) is a global coalition of more than 200 organizations dedicated to advancing the forest, land, and resource rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, Afro-descendant Peoples, and particularly women within these groups. RRI is coordinated by a Secretariat based in Washington, DC. RRI and Campaign for Nature (CfN) launched the Community Land and Conservation Finance Initiative (CLARIFI) in January 2022. CLARIFI is an international funding mechanism to scale up support for secure community land rights. It aims to address the gap in investment in Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant (IP, LC, and AD) organizations and their allies. Senior Associate, CLARIFI Communications The Senior Associate, CLARIFI Communications, leads communications for the CLARIFI financing mechanism while supporting RRI’s broader strategic communications efforts. The role develops accessible, compelling content that showcases CLARIFI’s research, advocacy, partnerships, and impact across digital, print, media, and event platforms. The successful candidate will be a versatile writer, editor, and storyteller who can transform complex data, research, and community narratives into accessible and engaging content. The Senior Associate will lead and contribute to blogs, impact reports, press materials, advocacy content, newsletters, and multimedia products while ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and alignment with CLARIFI’s communications strategy. Working across thematic and regional teams, the Senior Associate will support media engagement, event promotion, research dissemination, and coalition storytelling. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of relevant communications or journalism experience and a demonstrated commitment to equity, climate justice, and amplifying community voices. Why Join RRI? Join a global coalition advancing the land and resource rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples. As part of the CLARIFI team, you'll collaborate with colleagues and partners across the globe to expand community-led conservation and strengthen climate resilience through innovative grantmaking and partnerships. This is a full-time position based in Montreal, Quebec, with the option to telework two days per week (Mondays and Fridays). Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and located in the Montreal area prior to the start date. Primary Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of CLARIFI and working closely with the Director of Strategic Communications and other team members, the Senior Associate will: Writing, Editing & Storytelling (30%) Write, edit, and proofread digital-first content—including impact stories, blog posts, newsletters, web copy, fact sheets, social media content, scripts, presentations, and donor-facing materials for CLARIFI and the CLARIFI Director. Lead creative storytelling initiatives documenting CLARIFI-funded pilot projects, rightsholder leadership, and community-driven conservation. Coordinate the production of annual reports and other major publications, including writing, editing, proofreading, design, translation, and dissemination. Translate and synthesize complex technical information into intuitive, locally relevant formats for use in infographics, advocacy materials, and digital assets. Communications Strategy & Research Dissemination (20%) Develop compelling presentations and talking points for international speaking engagements by the CLARIFI Director, CLARIFI team, Steering Committee members, and RRI leadership. Lead the refinement and execution of CLARIFI’s communications strategy, ensuring alignment with governance structures and stakeholder priorities. Develop tailored dissemination plans for CLARIFI research, impact stories, and project communications, ensuring accessibility for rightsholders, donors, and partners. Provide thought leadership on respectful, community-led knowledge generation and representation. Prepare and distribute regular CLARIFI updates for staff, donors, and Board members. Multimedia Production & Field Storytelling (15%) Conceptualize, develop, and distribute multimedia content (slides, graphics, video, audio, photographs, podcasts) to highlight CLARIFI’s impact and advocacy. Travel internationally to project sites to conduct interviews with community members and document field experiences. Support communications logistics for CLARIFI events—including planning content, briefing speakers, and coordinating translations or interpretation. Media Relations & Public Affairs (15%) Draft op-eds, press releases, talking points, and media statements for RRI leadership, CLARIFI governance bodies, and coalition members. Serve as the main communications focal point with RRI’s external PR firm for CLARIFI-related media inquiries. Coordinate with the RRI Campaigns Specialist to identify proactive media opportunities to support grantees’ advocacy campaigns. Digital Communications & Brand Management (10%) Maintain accurate, engaging, and current content on the CLARIFI website. Enforce brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all CLARIFI outputs. Define KPIs and track CLARIFI’s digital performance (website, newsletters, social media), producing monthly analytics reports and recommendations on content improvements. Project Coordination & Administration (10%) Coordinate communications consultants, contracts, terms of reference, procurement, and related process improvements. Ensure all work adheres to RRI’s financial, ethical, and quality standards. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. At least four years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications, editing, or content development, preferably within the climate, human rights, environmental justice, or international development sectors. Candidates must submit at least two professional writing samples demonstrating relevant experience and language. Experience working with media and applying journalism best practices. Experience writing and editing digital-first content with knowledge of SEO best practices, including for web and social media. Demonstrated ability to transform complex data, research, and technical information into accessible and engaging stories and advocacy materials, including the effective use of imagery, graphs, and charts. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments and competing deadlines, and to work well under pressure with discretion and good judgment. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, seek input when needed, and move projects forward across multiple teams. A passion for social justice, equity, and human rights. Willingness and ability to travel internationally. Preferred Qualifications: Professional proficiency in Spanish is highly preferred. Additional proficiency in Portuguese, or Bahasa Indonesia is an asset. Experience working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, rural communities, or grassroots organizations in multicultural or international settings. Working knowledge of multimedia, design, and communications software, such as WordPress, WebFlow, Asana, Mailchimp, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Canva, and Hootsuite. Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder communications for international programs. Education or experience in nonprofit marketing is an asset. Experience managing publishing projects and coordinating deliverables across multiple teams while meeting deadlines. Not sure if you have all qualifications? Apply anyway! RRI strives to create an inclusive work environment and welcomes candidates with different experiences and backgrounds. Salary Range: CAD $61,000–$77,000. Actual starting salary is typically between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience and qualifications, allowing room for future growth within the salary band. Benefits & Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life, disability, travel, and employee assistance benefits Retirement savings plan with employer match (where eligible) 25 days of paid time off (PTO) plus holidays Hybrid work schedule and flexible hours Tuition reimbursement Professional development and career growth opportunities Rights and Resources is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RRI makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other category protected by applicable law. À propos de RRI Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) est une coalition mondiale regroupant plus de 200 organisations qui se consacrent à la promotion des droits forestiers, fonciers et sur les ressources des peuples autochtones, des communautés locales, des personnes d’ascendance africaine et, en particulier, des femmes au sein de ces groupes. La RRI est coordonnée par un secrétariat basé à Washington, DC. La RRI et Campaign for Nature (CfN) ont lancé l’Initiative de financement des terres communautaires et de la conservation (CLARIFI) en janvier 2022. CLARIFI est un mécanisme de financement international visant à renforcer le soutien à la sécurisation des droits fonciers communautaires. Il vise à combler le manque d’investissement dans les organisations des peuples autochtones, des communautés locales et des personnes d’ascendance africaine (PA, CL et AD) ainsi que dans leurs alliés. Associé·e principal·e de communication, CLARIFI L’associé·e principal·e de communication de CLARIFI dirige les communications du mécanisme de financement CLARIFI tout en appuyant les efforts plus larges de RRI en matière de communications stratégiques. Le poste consiste à élaborer du contenu accessible et captivant qui met en valeur les recherches, le plaidoyer, les partenariats et l’impact de CLARIFI sur les plateformes numériques, imprimées, médiatiques et événementielles. La personne retenue sera polyvalente et possédera de solides compétences en rédaction, en révision et en narration, capable de transformer des données complexes, des recherches et des récits communautaires en contenu accessible et captivant. Elle dirigera et contribuera à la rédaction de blogues, de rapports d’impact, de documents de presse, de contenu de plaidoyer, de bulletins d’information et de produits multimédias, tout en veillant à l’exactitude, à l’accessibilité et à la cohérence avec la stratégie de communication de CLARIFI. Travaillant au sein d’équipes thématiques et régionales, cette personne appuiera les relations avec les médias, la promotion d’événements, la diffusion des résultats de recherche et la mise en valeur des récits de la coalition. La personne idéale possédera au moins quatre ans d’expérience pertinente en communication ou en journalisme et fera preuve d’un engagement démontré envers l’équité, la justice climatique et la mise en avant des voix des communautés. Pourquoi se joindre à RRI? Rejoignez une coalition mondiale qui fait progresser les droits fonciers et les droits aux ressources des peuples autochtones, des communautés locales et des peuples afro-descendants. Chez RRI, vous collaborerez avec des collègues et des partenaires du monde entier pour développer des approches novatrices qui renforcent la conservation dirigée par les communautés, la durabilité environnementale, la résilience climatique et les droits fonciers. Il s’agit d’un poste à temps plein basé à Montréal, au Québec, avec la possibilité de télétravailler deux jours par semaine (les lundis et vendredis). Les personnes candidates doivent être légalement autorisées à travailler au Canada et résider dans la région de Montréal avant la date d’entrée en fonction. Principales responsabilités : Relevant de la directrice de CLARIFI et travaillant en étroite collaboration avec la directrice des communications stratégiques et les autres membres de l’équipe, l’associé·e principal·e sera chargé·e de : Rédaction, révision et narration (30 %) Rédiger, réviser et relire du contenu destiné en priorité au web — notamment des récits d’impact, des articles de blogue, des bulletins d’information, du contenu web, des fiches d’information, du contenu pour les médias sociaux, des scripts, des présentations et des documents destinés aux donateurs pour CLARIFI et le directeur de CLARIFI. Diriger des initiatives créatives de narration documentant les projets pilotes financés par CLARIFI, le leadership des détenteurs de droits et la conservation axée sur les communautés. Coordonner la production des rapports annuels et d’autres publications majeures, y compris la rédaction, la révision, la relecture, la conception graphique, la traduction et la diffusion. Traduire et synthétiser des informations techniques complexes en formats intuitifs et adaptés au contexte local, destinés à être utilisés dans des infographies, des documents de plaidoyer et des ressources numériques. Stratégie de communication et diffusion des résultats de recherche (20 %) Élaborer des présentations et des points de discussion convaincants pour les interventions internationales du directeur de CLARIFI, de l’équipe de CLARIFI, des membres du comité directeur et des dirigeants de RRI. Diriger le perfectionnement et la mise en œuvre de la stratégie de communication de CLARIFI, en veillant à ce qu’elle soit alignée sur les structures de gouvernance et les priorités des parties prenantes. Élaborer des plans de diffusion sur mesure pour les recherches de CLARIFI, les témoignages d’impact et les communications relatives aux projets, en garantissant leur accessibilité aux détenteurs de droits, aux donateurs et aux partenaires. Assurer un leadership éclairé en matière de production et de représentation respectueuses des connaissances, menées par les communautés. Préparer et diffuser des mises à jour régulières sur CLARIFI à l’intention du personnel, des donateurs et des membres du conseil d’administration. Production multimédia et récits de terrain (15 %) Concevoir, développer et diffuser du contenu multimédia (diapositives, graphiques, vidéos, fichiers audio, photographies, balados) afin de mettre en valeur l’impact et le travail de plaidoyer de CLARIFI. Effectuer des déplacements à l’étranger sur les sites de projet pour mener des entrevues auprès des membres de la communauté et documenter les expériences sur l