Communications and Outreach Associate, NCAER National Data Innovation Centre

Job Description

Number of Positions: One Last Date: May 20, 2025. The positions will remain open until filled. Compensation: A salary that is commensurate with market and experience of the right candidate. Main Responsibilities and Duties Communications and Outreach Associate will report to the NCAER National Data Innovation Centre (NDIC) Director. His/her duties will involve: Taking care of NDIC’s overall external engagement working under the supervision and guidance of the Centre Director and Senior Fellows. Driving NDIC’s print, and digital communications programme to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and creative media communications. Maintain content on NDIC’s website. Design presentation templates, brochures and outreach material. Maintaining consistency across different outputs to nurture a brand identity. Develop short videos documenting NDIC’s research and data collection activities. Work with NDIC researchers to co-ordinate newsletters and infographics. Work with NDIC researchers to help them disseminate their research including via presentations, blogs and short video clips. Co-ordinate meetings with external stakeholders. Derive multiple messages calibrated for different stakeholder audiences and across the latest multi-media and other platforms, while ensuring these are always consistent with NDIC’s and NCAER’s key brand, messaging, and values. Develop and maintain NDIC’s social media profile under guidance from Centre Director. Actively seek to promote a culture of knowledge sharing across NCAER’s research teams. Other additional tasks as deemed necessary by the Centre Director. Qualification, Experience and Demonstrated Skills Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s (or Master’s) degree /diploma in Mass Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design or related fields from a reputed institution. Experience: Prior experience in content creation and designing communication materials for economic research or policy institute is highly desirable. Time Management: Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and managing multiple tasks efficiently. Communication Skills: Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. Software Skills: Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint and other designing, editing and writing digital tools including Canva, Mailchimp, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and so on. How to Apply Interested applicants should send a detailed CV, with a covering letter, and names and contacts details of three references to hr@ncaer.org with the subject line “Communications and Outreach Associate ”. Job Overview Job Posted 12 May, 2025 Job Expires in 20 May, 2025 Experience Prior experience in content creation and designing communication materials for economic research or policy institute is highly desirable Education A Bachelor's (or Master’s) degree /diploma in Mass Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design or related fields from a reputed institution Location NCAER, New Delhi