Communications and Content Development Consultant

About the role

Chrysalis, a Sri Lanka-based organization focused on empowering women and youth to lead inclusive and sustainable development, is hiring a Communications and Content Development Consultant. This contract role is on-site in Sri Lanka and involves working closely with program teams to turn complex gender equality and development concepts into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, create and refine communications materials aligned with Chrysalis' mission and program objectives
• Develop written and visual content for reports, briefs, social media and outreach campaigns
• Review and edit program documents for clarity, accuracy and consistency
• Help craft communication strategies that highlight project impacts, support advocacy initiatives and strengthen stakeholder engagement
• Coordinate with partners and internal teams to gather information, document success stories and keep a coherent brand voice across channels

Required profile

• Background in communications, social development, gender studies or a related field, with an understanding of gender equality and inclusive development
• Experience developing communication plans or campaigns for NGOs, development organizations or social impact initiatives
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Journalism, Development Studies, Gender Studies or a related discipline
• Ability to translate technical concepts on gender, inclusion and resilience into engaging content for community members, partners and policymakers

Required skills

• Strong written communication, including content development, report writing and advocacy material drafting
• Editing and proofreading, ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of Sinhala and/or Tamil is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with digital communication tools, social media platforms and basic visual content creation is beneficial