Communication Coordinator

International Center for Research on Women — Asia

Communications Coordinator

About ICRW

ICRW Asia is the regional office of the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW). Located in New Delhi, India, the office works on promoting gender-equitable development and addressing pressing challenges facing women, girls, boys and men, and their communities across the region.

Role

Communications Coordinator, ICRW Asia

Description

In line with the global communication strategy, the Communications Coordinator, ICRW Asia will work closely under the guidance of the Director Operations, Regional Director, Asia, the Director of Research & Program and shall directly report to the Director Operations, ICRW Asia. The Communication coordinator will work with project teams in Asia office and with ICRW U.S. Communications team to ensure that all channels are utilized efficiently to promote ICRW's brand, research and work globally.

The Communication Coordinator is expected to gel and seamlessly work with various project teams at the Asia office. The Communications Coordinator will work on ICRW Asia's projects-related publications, research collateral and communication needs — briefs, reports, website content, newsletters, dissemination events, conferences (as needed), etc. The Communications Coordinator will also work across project offices of ICRW Asia to develop, plan and manage communications activities to promote ICRW's visibility in alignment with guidelines for the global communications team, and with relevance to the current context of the global South.

The Coordinator shall take part in coordinated efforts across the global communications platform.

Key Responsibilities
- Implement a holistic communications strategy for ICRW Asia with support from the ICRW US, ICRW Africa communications teams and the External Relations Group;
- Develop and maintain a content calendar for ICRW Asia;
- Add content to the ICRW website, in coordination with ICRW U.S. communications team;
- Provide editorial support for English and Hindi content (quarterly, monthly and annual); letters/mails/invites for disseminations/conferences; research reports and briefs; newsletters and other collateral);
- Plan and organize institutional and project-related events (dissemination, workshops, Twitter chats, webinars, etc.);
- Manage media and press activities for conference and dissemination events, reports, consortium initiatives, and office spokespeople (in coordination with the ICRW U.S. communications team);
- Work with project teams in conceptualizing, shaping and executing communication products like audio visuals films, animation films, infographics, interactive information platforms, photo narratives and photo fiction etc.;
- Amplify ICRW Asia's voice and visibility across social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.) by developing and contributing content for ICRW Asia's existing social media channels. Aim to increase followers organically across platforms;
- Work closely with communications staff at ICRW U.S. and ICRW Africa to cross-promote ICRW Asia content;
- Work closely with the External Relations Group and Editorial and Communications Associate to adhere to organizational style guides, templates, branding guidelines, mission statement, etc.;
- Work with teams on videos/audio visual products;
- Liaise and manage designers/vendors/agencies to ensure timely delivery of project content, reports, and other collateral.

Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and Hindi
- Strong copyediting and proofreading skills (in Hindi, and US and UK English)
- Master's degree in fields such as English Literature, Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Media Relations/Public Relations or Development Communications
- Minimum 8-10 years of relevant professional experience working in the development sector, public relations, journalism, or communications with links to news media, print and/or online
- Experience in planning, organizing and conducting institutional events
- Experience in handling institutional social media platforms and outreach
- Experience with communications planning, media relations, etc.
- Experience with websites (adding, editing, uploading documents). Experience with WordPress preferred
- Basic video editing and subtitling skills
- Basic skills with software such as Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, etc.

**Salary Range**: 10-14 LPA

ICRW is an equal opportunities employer and offers a collegial and stimulating work environment, challenging innovative and meaningful development projects and an opportunity to work with development professionals who are well regarded in their fields of expertise.
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