ActionAid Hellas is part of a global federation working for a world free from poverty and injustice. Since its establishment in 1998, ActionAid Hellas supports people and communities, so they are empowered to claim a better future.

At ActionAid we envision a sustainable and just world, where all people will enjoy equal and just rights and opportunities and a life with no exclusion and discrimination. We raise awareness, educate, empower, and activate society, with a focus on vulnerable groups, through innovative programs, services, and collaborations at national and international level so they can bring sustainable changes in their future.

To support our mission, we are seeking for an experienced and strategic Head of Communications to shape and lead its communications strategy, strengthen brand presence, and enhance public engagement, as well as inspire and manage the Communications Team.

Reporting to the Managing Director and serving as a member of the Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will oversee all communications activities, including media relations, digital engagement, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder communications. The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that effective key messages are consistent with AAH’s mission and communicated through the appropriate traditional and digital channels. This is a high-impact role that requires a strategic communicator with a passion for social justice and the ability to translate complex issues into compelling storytelling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, monitor and evaluate the organization’s integrated communications strategy, ensuring alignment with ActionAid Hellas mission and priorities.

• Oversee all communication activities across digital, media, and editorial channels.

• Develop and implement awareness-raising communication actions across multiple audiences and channels.

• Build and leverage high-value media relationships to enhance organizational visibility and credibility.

• Lead crisis communication planning and reputational risk management.

• Contribute to fundraising campaigns, providing strategic and operational input.

• Advise on and support the development of advocacy initiatives.

• Organise and oversee key organizational events.

• Develop and oversee the departmental plan, budget, and performance monitoring.

• Lead, inspire, and manage the Communications Team fostering a high-performance culture.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making as a member of the Senior Management Team.

• Represent ActionAid Hellas as an official spokesperson.

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in communications, PR or media, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven experience in strategic communication, media relations and crisis management.

• Strong working knowledge of the latest trends in digital engagement, social media, content marketing, branding, SEO, content strategy, market research techniques and practices.

• Experience in multiple forms of persuasive writing including success stories, news, talking points, brand building, media Q&A, and presentations.

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills across multiple formats.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and planning abilities.

• Leadership experience in managing and developing teams.

• Excellent written and verbal command of both of Greek and English (additional languages are an asset).

• Experience in the non-profit sector is desirable.

• Ability to work in an international environment and availability to travel (nationally and abroad).

• Full-time, permanent contract based in Athens, Greece.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Access to ActionAid’s global learning and development opportunities.

• A mission-driven, inclusive, and supportive work culture.

• Opportunity to contribute to life-changing work across Greece and globally.

• An equal opportunities employer welcoming all applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religion or beliefs, etc.

Please submit your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) explaining your motivation and suitability for the role.

Applications not accompanied by a motivation letter will be excluded from the selection process.

Applications deadline: 30/4/2026

By applying for this position, I understand that AA Hellas requires its employees to refrain from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse against everyone we come in contact with through our work, including abusive behavior against children.

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