Executive Director – Flamma

Meliore Foundation

Executive Director building Flamma, Meliore Foundation’s strategic communications programme for gender equality. Shaping narratives, partnerships, fundraising, team development and global impact.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇧🇪 BelgiumLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in strategic communications and partnership development, with a strong focus on advancing gender equality through innovative and impactful initiatives. Proven ability to navigate complex political landscapes and mobilize resources for sustainable program success.

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Strategic Communications LeadershipPartnership DevelopmentFundraising and Philanthropic Capital MobilizationPolitical Judgement and Risk AssessmentTeam Management and Development

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Hard Skills

Strategic CommunicationsCampaign ManagementBudget ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationOperational PlanningNarrative DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementFundraisingCross-Sector Initiative ManagementFinancial Management

Soft Skills

Empathic LeadershipCreativityAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingCollegiate Approach

Tools & Technologies

SlackGoogle Workspace

Industry Keywords

Gender EqualitySocial JusticePhilanthropyAdvocacyCultural Sector Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an ambitious strategic communications programme committed to driving meaningful change towards gender equality
Define Flamma’s strategic context, priorities, purpose and goals
Analyse political, cultural and media dynamics to identify leverage points, risks and opportunities
Develop long-term communications strategies that shape how gender equality issues are understood and acted upon
Identify and counter harmful or regressive narratives through strategic communications interventions
Lead development and execution of Flamma’s strategic vision and workstreams
Guide expansion into new countries and regions
Align Flamma’s objectives with broader Meliore Foundation goals
Represent Flamma with influential actors across media, philanthropy, advocacy and cultural sectors
Develop strategic alliances and serve as a thought partner to gender equality stakeholders
Build strong relationships and positioning with Meliore and its programmes
Recruit and develop a high-performing team
Oversee operations, milestones, strategic goals, deliverables and budget
Champion collective responsibility for network strategy and establish scalable organisational processes
Ensure programme staff wellbeing
Oversee development of a monitoring, evaluation and learning framework
Ensure rigorous monitoring and evaluation and adjust strategies as needed
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Mobilise philanthropic capital and lead fundraising initiatives
Cultivate multi-year funding relationships at foundation-wide level
Oversee programme financial management and accountability
Collaborate with development teams and philanthropic partners to secure resources, co-design initiatives and communicate impact
Ensure the programme’s financial sustainability and readiness for scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Empathic leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial mindset and collegiate approach to work, comfortable navigating uncertainty with creativity and purpose
Strong political judgement in complex and fast-moving environments, assessing risks, windows of opportunity and potential backlash across diverse geographic contexts to advance social or gender justice goals
Minimum 15+ years of leadership experience in strategic communications, campaigns, or movement-building, ideally advancing gender justice issues
Demonstrated success leading teams and managing complex, cross-sector initiatives
Strong strategic communications and political framing skills, with the ability to translate complex social dynamics into compelling narratives and influence-oriented interventions
Significant track record in partnership development, stakeholder engagement and funder relations, with strong networking and relationship-building skills
Significant experience in fundraising and a proven track record in mobilising philanthropic capital
Proven management experience, including strategy development, operational planning and budget management
Outstanding English language skills, with a track record of producing engaging and impactful communications materials; additional languages are an asset
Versatility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment across multiple time zones, utilizing tools such as Slack and Google Workspace
Commitment to an inclusive and empowering approach towards advancing gender equality
Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature and work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
6 offline days (with no calls or meetings) per year to focus on your work
Reduced working time on Fridays during the Dry Season (summer)
Access to our employee assistance program to support your mental health and personal development
Supplementary paid business closure for end-of-year holidays
Maternity leave matched to 20 weeks for countries where regulation allows less than that
Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world
A full-time position with an employment or consultant contract, subject to location, for 12 months, with possible renewal after one year
Some international travel will be required
Co-working spaces may be provided in some locations