Associate - Strategic Communications

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as an Associate - Strategic Communications. This role involves supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies for various projects and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex project deliverables, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and translate insights into actionable strategies. They will also be able to work independently, build systems and processes, and navigate a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in the Indian and international development sector. If you have a passion for communications, a keen eye for detail, and excellent strategic thinking skills, we encourage you to apply.

• Key Responsibilities:
• • Project Execution Support: Assist in creating work plans, tracking progress against deliverables, and ensuring timely and high-quality output for one or more projects or workstreams.
  • Grant Writing & Program Delivery: Support in managing deliverables tied to grants, including tracking timelines, gathering data, supporting reporting, and ensuring documentation aligns with funder requirements.
  • Communication Campaigns: Develop and deliver a communication strategy for specific grant/s, including initiatives for narrative change through mainstream media engagement, social media, events, knowledge products, influencer engagement etc. Manage media partnerships and agency relationships.
  • Business Communication: Manage day-to-day online presence for specific grant/s (website, Instagram, etc.) including content calendars and scheduling. Monitor analytics and engagement to optimize strategy.
  • Partner Coordination: Liaise with external partners such as non-profits, companies, government entities, and vendors. Support in organizing partner meetings, capturing notes, tracking follow-ups, and maintaining strong partner communication, while building long-term relationships.
  • Research & Analysis: Conduct background research, benchmarking, and stakeholder mapping as required. Synthesize findings into actionable insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Knowledge & Documentation: Assist in drafting reports, case studies, presentations, toolkits, and other knowledge outputs. Ensure project documentation is organized and up-to-date.
  • Ecosystem Engagement Support: Support ecosystem engagement efforts including event coordination, outreach to stakeholders, and tracking engagement activities. Represent the team in external convenings when needed.
  • Team Coordination & Logistics: Help coordinate internal team meetings, take meeting notes, manage calendars, and support logistical needs related to consultants, events, and other operational requirements.
• Required Skills and Qualifications:
• • 3-5 years in the Indian and/or international development sector with experience in a communications portfolio.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to work independently, build systems and processes, and navigate a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
  • Exceptional storytelling, written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to craft compelling narratives and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Ability to manage complex project deliverables with agility and adaptability.
  • Proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, engaging with senior stakeholders, and fostering partnerships. Nuanced and mature management of external partnerships.
  • Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Impact-first and outcome-focused approach.
  • Familiarity with both public and private sectors and the donor/philanthropy space.
  • Background or interest in gender, women& studies, healthcare, or related fields preferred.