Communications Manager - Social Sector - NGO

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Contribute to the development of and implement a cohesive communications strategy, which includes envisioning and designing activities to build a movement to power Health's mission, and creating and implementing stakeholder, media, and social media strategies for the organization in India

- Provide communications support to the organization's core programs, including generating demand and planning application launches for the organization

- Support the organization's internal communications, including preparing PowerPoint presentations, creating checklists and process documentation, and publishing guidelines

- Strategize on new products, launches, events, and promotions

- Identify opportunities for the organization at important events related to gender equality and health in India

- Develop, launch, and manage in-person and virtual events independently

- Lead the writing, production, design, and distribution of a wide variety of publications and collateral materials, including opinion articles, reports, press releases, newsletters, presentations, podcasts, statements, and other e-communications

- Support and manage the creation of digital, video, audio, and print content

- Ensure quality control of all information released

- Establish and support relationships with key external stakeholder groups through personalized meetings and outreach, especially with the press and influential media and social media partners, both at national and state levels

Functional Details:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

- Master's degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, Public Policy, or a related field

- This position requires at least 5-10 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years of independent portfolio management. Experience working in communications for non-profit, media, academic, or research organizations is desirable

- Experience with a diverse set of stakeholders and liaising with external agencies and vendors; a proven track record of managing deadlines; and an aptitude for multimedia content production

- Proven experience in executing communications strategies

- Ability to think analytically and strategically and work under tight deadlines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

- Communication skills: Detail-oriented, with excellent writing, copy-editing, and interpersonal skills. Deep understanding of the key principles of communicating messages in ways that non-technical audiences can understand. The incumbent needs to be precise, clear, and creative

- Organization: Excellent strategic thinking and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and effectively manage time. Is able to bring consistently high levels of thoroughness and initiative to all projects undertaken

- Demonstrated success in following through and successfully completing projects in a timely manner

- Interpersonal skills: Proven ability to collaborate and co-create with international teams and with clients and external stakeholders

- Experience in working with diverse stakeholders from different sectors, cultures, religions, and disciplines

- Depth of experience, maturity, confidence, ability to learn and adapt, and give and receive feedback

- Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects

- Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment with minimal supervision

- Experience with web content management systems

- Familiarity with content creation tools (Adobe suite, Canva, etc.)

- Experience with analytics software, Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics, as well as social media platform reporting

- Ability to exercise cultural competency and work respectfully with a diverse team across varied cultures, geographies, and time zones.