ABOUT THE ORGANISATION :

The Antara Foundation (TAF) is a non-profit working in India's public health space. The organisation aims to help change some of India's worst health outcomes, especially in maternal and child health. The focus is on designing and implementing innovations to achieve delivery at scale. TAF works in partnership with various State governments, with its programs running across Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

TAF was founded by Ashok Alexander, former director at McKinsey & Company and India country director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). The team comprises a diverse set of individuals with backgrounds such as management consulting, public health, journalism, academia, development and others. The organisation's mentors include Bill Gates and Arjun Malhotra. For more information, visit antarafoundation.org

POSITION :

TAF is looking for a smart, committed, creative and entrepreneurial individual to join as Associate for supporting its various communications efforts. There is no specific background requirement, however the role requires strong communications, analytical and people skills. The person should have an interest in the social sector space, an open mind to learn and be willing to work hard in an impact-oriented fast-paced environment to achieve the organisation's goals.

Role Summary: As TAF expands its innovations to different geographies in India, there is a strong need to capture and share our work with different audiences (e.g., donors, government, public health partners). This is important for three reasons - establish TAF as a credible and technically strong organization in the sector, garner funds to support further expansion and scale-up, and to inform the broader sector and government. The Associate - Communications will support the team in development and dissemination of impactful material using program data, through a range of channels. The individual will also support TAF's efforts in identifying, reaching out and attracting potential funders and partners.

KEY TASKS :

- Synthesize field content (e.g., photographs, clips, intervention updates, impact stories), working closely with Fellows and other field team members.

- Draft content for a variety of communications material (e.g., newsletters, annual reports, website pages, TAF profile notes, proposals).

- Support creation of creative multimedia content (e.g., storylines for films, case studies, brochures).

- Support the team in carrying out fundraising campaigns (e.g., setting up campaign pages online, dissemination/publicity material, post-campaign follow-ups).

- Support the organization's social media presence (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) - content creation and posting, regular engagement.

- Increase visibility and networks on digital platforms (e.g., online groups and forums, social media networks)

- Disseminate communications material (e.g., direct mail, digital platforms).

- Update and enhance pages on the organization's website.

- Research and analysis to support communications (e.g., health/social sector research for articles, thought leadership pieces, blogs) and donor development (e.g., research on grant opportunities, potential donors, philanthropic markets).

- Coordinate internally and externally for miscellaneous communications tasks (e.g., website vendors, digital marketing vendors, communications/media queries).

- Assist the team in tasks for any internal or external events (e.g., conferences, webinars).

- Other related activities that may come up from time to time.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS :

- Graduate or post-graduate (no specific qualifications); 2-5 years- experience

- Relevant prior experience in communications-related streams will be given preference (e.g., writing, film-making, design, story-telling, social media)

- Strong analytical and presentation skills; strong communication skills - oral and written

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment

- Creative and entrepreneurial mindset

- Strong values of humility, integrity and desire to learn

OTHER DETAILS :

Location: Remote until October 2021 (based on the COVID situation); to be based in the Delhi office after that

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate to expertise. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that the position is for immediate recruitment.

Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted

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