Associate- Communication

• Project Execution Support: Support the day-to-day execution of one or more projects or workstreams. Assist in creating work plans, tracking progress against deliverables, and ensuring timely and high-quality output.
• Grant writing, Program Delivery: Assist in managing deliverables tied to grants, including tracking timelines, gathering data, supporting reporting, and ensuring documentation aligns with funder requirements.
• Communication campaigns: Supports the development and delivery of a communication strategy for specific grant/s including initiatives for narrative change through mainstream media engagement, social media, events, knowledge products, influencer engagement etc. Helps manage media partnerships and agency relationships. Monitors analytics and engagement to optimize strategy.
• Business communication: Manages day-to-day online presence for specific grant/s (website, Instagram, X, LinkedIn etc.) including content calendars and scheduling. Monitors 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.
  

Job requirement

• 3-5 or more 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
• Budget management
• 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.