1. Objective of the Assignment
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) seeks a Communications and Outreach short-term Consultant to support the resource mobilization and donor engagement efforts led by the Resource Mobilization (RM) Unit. The assignment aims to:
● Strengthen ISA's visibility and positioning as a global leader in advancing solar energy deployment, international cooperation, and sustainable energy transitions.
● Support resource mobilization efforts by developing compelling communication materials that effectively articulate ISA's value proposition, programmes, and partnerships to donors and development partners.
● Enhance engagement with governments, multilateral and bilateral development partners, philanthropic organizations, financial institutions, and the private sector in support of ISA's funding and partnership priorities.
● Ensure consistent messaging and branding across all RM communication and outreach materials.
2. Scope of Work (including but not limited to)
A. Strategy and Planning
● Develop and maintain a content calendar mapped to key donor engagements and RM milestones.
● Provide input on positioning and messaging for donor and partner-facing communications.
● Support the development of a communications and outreach approach for RM's flagship initiatives, including the Global Solar Facility (GSF) and Africa Solar Facility (ASF).
B. Content Creation and Knowledge Dissemination
● Develop donor-facing materials, including strategy briefs, one-pagers, presentations, and partnership proposals tailored to specific donor segments (e.g. philanthropic foundations, multilateral institutions, private sector partners).
● Draft and design content for flagship initiatives such as the Global Solar Facility (GSF) and Africa Solar Facility (ASF), aligned with ongoing donor engagement priorities.
● Produce content tied to key milestones on the RM Activity Plan, including donor convenings, conference participation, and programme announcements.
● Draft newsletters and periodic updates highlighting RM activities, partnerships, and achievements for internal and external audiences.
● Support the development of case studies and impact stories that demonstrate the outcomes of ISA's resource mobilization efforts.
C. Stakeholder and Media Engagement
● Draft and coordinate publication of op-eds, expert articles, interviews, and opinion pieces in leading international media and sector publications, highlighting RM's partnerships and funding initiatives.
● Identify and facilitate strategic collaborations with podcasts, media platforms, industry publications, and knowledge partners to expand the reach of RM's donor engagement work.
● Maintain coordinated communication with donors and partners to feature joint workstreams.
● Build and maintain a stakeholder and media contact database for targeted outreach.
D. Donor Convenings and Event Support
● Support the planning and delivery of donor convenings, high-level meetings, and strategic partner engagements.
● Develop event branding and visual identity, ensuring consistency across all communication materials for RM engagements.
● Coordinate live communication activities with the ISA Comms team, including social media coverage, photography, and session highlights, where relevant.
● Prepare post-event communication products, including outcome summaries and impact stories.
E. Social Media Outreach and Digital Engagement
● Create social media content highlighting ISA's partnerships and funding initiatives.
● Maintain consistency with ISA's branding and messaging guidelines across digital platforms.
● Support website content updates relevant to RM initiatives.
F. Coordination and Reporting
● Liaise with the RM Unit and ISA Communications Team to ensure consistent messaging across all platforms.
● Prepare periodic communication and outreach reports, capturing progress, engagement, and upcoming priorities for RM workstreams.
3. Duration of Assignment
100 days over a span of 11 months.
4. Profile and Qualifications
Experience
● Minimum 5 years of professional experience in communications, outreach, media, or knowledge dissemination.
● Experience in development, energy, sustainability, or climate-related programmes is preferred.
● Experience supporting resource mobilization, donor communications, or partnership development is an asset.
● Demonstrated experience supporting multi-stakeholder platforms, international initiatives, or communities of practice.
● Experience supporting high-level international meetings or donor events is desirable.
● Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Skills
● Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across multiple formats and audiences.
● Hands-on experience with social media platforms, including content creation, campaign support, and engagement tracking.
● Strong coordination and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel.
● Ability to work effectively with highly technical supervisors and subject-matter experts, translating complex inputs into accurate and engaging communication outputs.
● Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with technical and communications teams.
Languages
● Excellent written and spoken English required.
● Knowledge of additional ISA Member Country languages is an asset.
5. Education
● Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Development Studies, Sustainability, or a related field.
● Postgraduate qualification in communications or related disciplines is an advantage.
6. How to Apply
Please apply by email to recruitment@isa.int submitting:
● A detailed CV.
● A short cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
● Your portfolio of previous work or campaigns designed and/or led by you.
● A brief written statement, without using AI (maximum 300 words), responding to the question below: “If you joined tomorrow, how would you support ISA's resource mobilization efforts and donor engagement in the first 100 days?”
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.