Communications Manager

Carboun Institute is the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's premier independent climate and energy policy think tank. Established in 2025 as a Dutch foundation, our mission is to drive change through evidence-based research, policy analysis, and advocacy. We are dedicated to accelerating decarbonization, enhancing climate resilience, and strengthening regional climate diplomacy. At Carboun Institute, we strive to elevate the MENA region's voice in global climate debates through strategic communications that translate complex research into compelling narratives for policymakers and key stakeholders.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Communications Manager to join our team. This individual will be responsible for leading and supporting our communications, marketing, and digital engagement efforts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a minimum of 3 years' experience in communications, marketing, or social media management. Proficiency in English and Arabic languages is required, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while managing social media accounts and engagement effectively.

As the Communications Manager at Carboun Institute, you will play a crucial role in developing comprehensive communications strategies that advance our policy influence goals. You will lead the development of measurable campaign objectives aligned with research outputs and advocacy priorities while creating data-driven communications strategies to optimize reach and influence with key policy audiences across the MENA region. Additionally, you will be tasked with drafting high-quality written content such as policy briefs, blogs, newsletters, and press releases while translating complex climate research into compelling narratives for different audiences.

This part-time remote position offers a unique opportunity to shape the communications strategy of a pioneering climate think tank. As we continue to expand our organization, there will be opportunities for growth with increasing responsibility in shaping regional climate communications and policy engagement. If you are passionate about climate action and possess the necessary qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply by submitting your detailed CV highlighting relevant experience along with a short cover letter outlining your motivation for this role. Join us at Carboun Institute as we work towards driving positive change in the MENA region's climate policies.

Qualified candidates can submit their applications to careers@carboun.com with the subject line "Communications Manager Application." For more information about Carboun Institute, please visit www.carboun.com.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in communications
• marketing
• social media management
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• English and Arabic language proficiency required
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Lead development and implementation of comprehensive communications strategies
• Draft and edit high-quality written content including policy briefs
• Manage the Institute's social media presence and online communities
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets

• Writing/editing skills
• Social media management
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication strategy development

Seniority Level: Middle Management

Job Functions: Communications

• Marketing
• Digital Engagement

Industries : Climate and Energy Policy Think Tank

• Research
• Advocacy