Communications Lead

About The Youth Platform The Youth Platform (TYP) is a regional network that amplifies young people’s movements, influences governance, and promotes youth contribution and leadership in the economic, social, and political development of the region. TYP also advocates for the protection of adolescents’ rights and dignity, working to multiply the faces and amplify the voices of adolescents and young people at all levels. Through its work, TYP supports youth empowerment, coordinated advocacy, non-stigma environments, leadership development, community engagement, and innovative youth platforms that enable young people and youth-led organizations to claim their space in social, economic, and political development. Role Summary The Youth Platform is seeking a proactive, creative, and strategic Communications Lead to strengthen the organization’s visibility, brand identity, advocacy voice, and public engagement. The role will support TYP’s internal and external communications, mainstream media positioning, digital presence, content production, and documentation of impact. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller with experience in media engagement, branding, development/NGO communications, and advocacy-driven content. They should be able to take initiative, work across programs, and position TYP and its leadership as credible voices on youth, health, development, governance, and social impact issues. Key Responsibilities 1. Mainstream Media Strategy and Visibility Develop and implement a media strategy to strengthen TYP’s presence across TV, radio, newspapers, and online media platforms. Identify strategic media opportunities around key national, regional, and global moments such as World Health Day, International Youth Day, World AIDS Day, 16 Days of Activism, and other relevant events. Position TYP directors and senior staff as thought leaders through opinion pieces, interviews, media appearances, press statements, and public commentary. Draft press release