Programme Lead - Strategic Communications

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Assemble

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Singapore, Singapore

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The Programme Lead - Strategic Communications will lead Assemble's efforts to resource the repositioning of near zero-emission buildings from a climate "cost" to a structural solution for three of the most pressing global crises: the cost-of-living crisis, the housing crisis, and energy independence. Reporting to the Chief Programme Officer, you will develop and execute a global strategic communications philanthropic strategy that positions high-performance buildings as the permanent solution to lowering energy bills, creating resilient homes, and achieving energy independence.


ABOUT ASSEMBLE 

Buildings shape our lives — but the way we construct and operate them today is driving up emissions, compromising our health, and leaving people without access to adequate homes. We need to act now to support solutions that ensure human and environmental well-being and prevent long-term dependency on high-emission, harmful systems. 


Assemble is a philanthropic alliance with the purpose to drive the transition to affordable, emissions-free, and resilient buildings for all. We do this by aligning the field around a shared strategy, unlocking funding, and scaling action through collaborative grant making.


ROLE OVERVIEW 

This role requires a highly analytical and strategic thinker who can operate at the intersection of narrative influence, stakeholder alignment, and philanthropy. In partnership with internal and external partners, the Programme Lead will lead the development of a strategy for leveraging strategic communications towards the transformation of the built environment. They will lead and coordinate across Assemble's philanthropic partners and those working on the ground to ensure the integration of strategic communications insights and activities supported with a philanthropic portfolio. Success in this role means transforming how the world talks about buildings—from technical infrastructure to solutions that improve people's lives. 


Key responsibilities 

Lead Strategic Communications Strategy 

  • Analyse data on existing built environment strategic communications and activities to identify high-leverage opportunities and gaps 
  • Lead development of a global sector strategy for communications in close collaboration with key partners that repositions zero-emission buildings as a primary solution to cost-of-living, housing, and health crises 
  • Conduct political and power analysis based on high quality data, to shape strategic communications strategies, and commission new research where needed 
  • Support partners to design and deliver evidenced based, strategic communications campaigns that influence public and political debate at national and global levels 
  • Articulate the value adding role Assemble can play to support strategic communications success at global and regional levels 


Engage, Align, and Build the Field 


  • Identify, engage and collaborate with global and regional stakeholders to inform strategy, align on strategic communications goals and activities, and facilitate learning 
  • Gather and share internally and externally learnings, policy developments, sector trends, and relevant data and insights to strengthen strategic communications impact 


Grantmaking to Deliver Impact 


  • Support colleagues on integrating strategic communications into market strategies and grant portfolios 
  • Scope and deliver a portfolio of global strategic communications grants 
  • Collaborate with existing and potential Assemble grantees and partners to collectively improve strategic communications capacity, activities and results


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

We’re looking for someone with a track record of strategic communications efforts that shifted narratives and/or influenced decisions. This role is ideal for someone who is collaborative, strategic, data-driven, and values-aligned with Assemble's mission. You should be energized by the opportunity to reframe one of the world's most critical climate solutions, comfortable navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and excited to build something new within a growing philanthropic alliance. 

 

  • Evidence-led strategic thinking: Demonstrated ability to source, interpret, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative evidence into clear strategic insights. Uses data creatively and pragmatically to inform strategic communications, validate assumptions, and guide collective decision-making. 
  • Strategic Campaigner: Proven ability to shape and advance campaigns that build momentum, align diverse actors, and contribute to narrative, public, or policy change.
  • Political Literacy: Deep understanding of how power operates across political, geopolitical, and commercial contexts. 
  • Strategic Diplomacy: Ability to manage high-level stakeholders with differing incentives and perspectives and align them around shared strategy. Comfortable leading through influence, able to build trust and push back where needed. 
  • Sector Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of experience, ideally within civil society, philanthropy, or change making networks. Brings familiarity with the built environment or adjacent sectors (e.g. climate, energy, housing, etc.). 
  • Values-aligned: Embodies Assemble’s values of being data-driven, bold yet pragmatic, inclusive, collaborative, and caring. 
  • Flexible and hands-on: Thrives in small, evolving organizations; equally comfortable setting strategy and rolling up sleeves to deliver results. Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple time-sensitive processes. 
  • Technical fluency: Strong working knowledge of core productivity tools (e.g. Word, PowerPoint, excel) and experience using CRM and workflow systems (e.g. Salesforce, Monday.com, or similar). 


Details 

Location: Global remote, preference for Europe, Asia or Africa. Candidates must have permission to work in their location. 

Work Arrangement: Remote 

Travel: Approximately 10% travel across Europe, Asia, and other key regions 

Compensation: 100,000-120,000 EUR (Europe based salary), final offer will be benchmarked to the candidate’s geographic location, experience, skills, education, along with internal equity considerations.


TO APPLY 

Deadline to apply by February 28, 2026. Apply here LINK with your 1) cover letter (max 1 page) outlining why you are interested in Assemble’s work, the role and how your experience aligns and 2) your CV.

 

Selected candidates can expect a series of video interviews with the Assemble team as well as a case assignment. Once the interview process begins, we anticipate it will take 6-8 weeks until an offer is made. 

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.