Executive - Communications

The role holder will lead research initiatives on the prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), ensuring evidence-based program development, policy recommendations, and government partnership efforts. This role involves designing and implementing research studies, analysing data, and disseminating findings to strengthen Arpan s interventions. Associate Director Research, Monitoring and Evaluation

3. Key Objectives of the Job

• To provide methodological, research and evidence-based support to Arpan s Research and Programme evaluation design, implementation, analysis, reporting, and dissemination

4. Major Deliverables

• Lead and manage assigned internal and external research projects and evaluation independently
• Design and pilot quantitative, qualitative and mixed method surveys in collaboration with other teams.
• Conduct advanced data analysis using statistical software packages of programme and research data to inform programme design, implementation and strategy.
• Engage with external research agencies to ensure conduct of quality research and follow ethical protocols.
• Perform data quality checks for internal and external research projects.
• Write high quality reports and review internal and external stakeholders reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and keep abreast of findings from relevant research.
• Ensure preparation, maintenance and updation of Arpan s research knowledge databases.
• Undertake other administrative duties related to research projects, such as participating in internal meetings, arranging and coordinating dissemination of research reports, and maintaining research documents.

5. Job Challenge

• Managing both internal and external research projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and timeliness can be challenging.
• Ensuring accuracy and reliability of data from multiple sources, especially when working with external agencies or large-scale surveys.
• Conducting advanced data analysis and deriving meaningful insights, particularly when dealing with complex datasets.
• Ensuring external research partners adhere to high-quality standards, timelines, and ethical protocols.
• Coordinating with programme, communications, and M&E teams to align research with organizational goals while managing differing expectations.

6. Specialized job competencies

• Demonstrated experience on quantitative methodologies and data analysis using statistical tools (SPSS, STATA, R, NVivo, Survey CTO etc.) is a must.
• Experience in experimental / quasi-experimental research studies (e.g. RCT, RDD, PSM designs) would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience of overseeing primary data collection, ensuring ethical considerations and child protection protocols.
• Ability to communicate technical topics to internal and external audiences in clear, simple and compelling manner both verbally and in writing.
• Interpret research findings to inform program strategies, training modules, and government partnership, fundraising efforts.

• Masters s degree in any developmental, statistical, population studies, with graduate-level coursework on statistics, econometrics, impact evaluation, and economic development.

8. Desired Experience

• Minimum 4 to 5 years of experience in quantitative research in development sector.
• Prefer candidates with exposure to child protection, child sexual abuse and/or similar areas of work.

9. Other desired attributes

• Experience conducting literature searches (e.g. through Google Scholar alerts, research circulars, etc) and summarizing complex academic papers and non-academic reports into key findings/talking points in straightforward, non-technical language.
• Predict and oversee risks and deliver on time and to budget.
• Strong power point presentation skills is a requisite.

As per market standards.

1. Context

As Arpan continues to scale its impact across India, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical cause the prevention and healing of Child Sexual Abuse. The Assistant Manager / Manager Fundraising will play a key role in mobilizing resources to enable this mission, while building meaningful partnerships with funders (domestic and global) who are aligned with Arpan s mission. It is an exciting chance to be part of a growing movement focused on systemic change and child protection.

• Mobilize financial resources to support Arpan s programmes and strategic goals.
• Build and nurture relationships with donors and partners across sectors.
• Align fundraising efforts with Arpan s mission of a world free of Child Sexual Abuse.

Execute Arpan s Fundraising Strategy

• Support the development and implementation of Arpan s multi-stakeholder fundraising plan.

End-to-End Fundraising Process

• Research and identify new funding prospects and opportunities.
• Draft and/or support development of high-quality proposals and grant applications.
• Maintain thorough and up-to-date documentation on donor pitches, proposals, agreements, and records.

Donor Management and Engagement

• Manage assigned donor accounts and provide support in managing other key funder relationships.
• Ensure timely, customized, and high-quality donor communication and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal teams to collate relevant data and stories of impact.
• Organize donor field visits and engagement opportunities to deepen partnerships.

• Stay updated on key trends and developments in the child protection and fundraising ecosystems.
• Bring relevant insights to the team to inform strategy and build stronger donor relationships.

• Navigating the challenge of raising funds for a sensitive and underfunded issue in a competitive landscape, while building sustained donor interest and engagement.

• Excellent storytelling ability to explain Arpan s mission and journey across a diverse stakeholder set.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail (MS Office should be your friend).
• Strong communication skills written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term relationships.
• Strong research, coordination, and documentation abilities.
• Commitment to child protection and Arpan s vision and values.

MBA/ PGDBM/ MS (graduates with relevant experience are also encouraged to apply)

• Fundraising experience in the development sector is preferred
• Business development experience in the management consulting space or industry can be considered

Ability to work in a small team

Ability to handle high-pressure situations and uncertainty

11. Salary range

Rs 60,000 to Rs 90,000 per month (depending on qualifications, years of experience, alignment with the role, organizational fit) plus travel, therapeutic, and training reimbursement (as per predetermined limits)

1. Context

The Communications Team helps to build and strengthen the brand s visibility and voice. One of the key aspects is designing our manuals, communication materials, collaterals, etc. that align to our Brand guidelines. This position is an opportunity to join us in amplifying Arpan s voice

3. Key Objectives of the Job

• Use DTP software to create the necessary manuals, reports, etc.
• To work on a design brief according to branding guidelines and design materials in software like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Corel Draw, etc.
• Print co-ordination of the final files and final check of printed files

4. Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the design of Arpan s material worksheets, books, manuals etc.
• Create high quality original designs for campaigns, merchandise, social media, collaterals etc adhering to brand guidelines
• Edit designs based on feedback from internal/external clients till final approval
• Support creative visualisation and brainstorming design-led ideas/ concepts for communications
• Check and coordinate the dissemination of final print-ready files to Admin team
• Format and design various PPTs (concept/reviews/ events) as per brand guidelines

Balancing creative innovation with adherence to brand guidelines.

Managing multiple design projects under tight deadlines

6. Specialized job competencies

• Comfortable with complete Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop CS6, Illustrator, Flash, Light room, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, After Effects and others), Corel Draw, HTML, Canva and other design tools.
• Work experience with non-profit organisations is preferred but not mandatory.
• Intermediate level of language proficiency (spoken and written) in English and Hindi both on-line and off-line.
• Knowledge of Marathi is preferable.
• Experience in Internet communication and digital platforms.
• Should be a team player and exhibit good organisational and social skills.

• Graduate in any stream
• Degree/Diploma in any professional design courses specialising in Graphic Design for Communications

8. Desired Experience

1-3 years minimum with experience with DTP/design roles

9. Other desired attributes

Curiosity to explore the use of AI tools to enhance the brand visuals. Rs. 20,000-Rs. 40,000 (Based on experience) Implementing Training & sensitization programs

3. Key Objectives of the Job

To support in the planning and implementation of quality training and awareness programs for both Government & non-government institutions/agencies on CSA/PSE and achieve the Outreach Target set out in the Annual Plan of Training & Advocacy division.

4.

Core

Responsibilities

• To organize, coordinate and conduct small scale training and awareness session with Govt & private sector professionals.
• To suggest changes to existing resource materials used for TOT programme based on learning from implementation experiences (online/offline).
• To Follow-up/gather indirect data from individuals, organizations, schools, and various agencies who have attended Arpan s trainings.
• To provide handholding support to trained teachers for further implement PSE trainings in their respective schools.
• To play support role to the Training Manager in translation of content.
• To take diligent feedback on trainings conducted, share it internally to enhance knowledge and inform program planning & execution.
• To support in creating process documents, training specific modules/ppts etc and advocacy proposals.
• To pitch with CSOs, Foundations, Corporates & other like-mined institutions for awareness & trainings programs on CSA / PSE.

5. Job Challenge

To be able to effectively implement training modules by adopting hybrid model of online & off-line trainings basing the request from partners.

Therapeutic knowledge and trauma informed

Good Communication Skills

Good Documentation Skills

Ethical understanding of therapy and practices Full time master s in clinical/ counselling psychology with a UGC recognized University.

• 2+ years of experience in direct psychotherapeutic interventions with client.
• Preferred experience of working with cases of child protection.
• Should be a stickler for detail and process adherence.

9. Other desired attributes

Being able to work in a team with clear and open communication. Knowledge of windows, word and excel is necessary. Mumbai Office- Mumbai. The job may require travelling to various locations across the country. 28000/- to 32000/- INR per month 5200/- per month (Travel reimbursement) + 00/- per month (Therapeutic reimbursement) +

1. Context

The Executive Communications will support the development and implementation of communication activities to raise awareness on the issue of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) and contribute to positioning Arpan as a thought leader in this space.

• Strengthen and manage the organisation s communications and PR efforts to enhance visibility and reputation.
• Drive awareness campaigns and events that align with the organisation s mission and advocacy goals.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication across digital platforms, media, and branding partnerships.

• Maintain and expand relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers.
• Draft and distribute press releases, media briefs, and story pitches to secure media coverage.
• Track, analyse, and report media mentions and coverage data.

Plan and execute awareness campaigns, advocacy initiatives, and events.

Coordinate event logistics, outreach efforts, and promotions.

• Network, build and sustain partnerships with brands, corporates, and stakeholders for campaign support.

• Support the creation of newsletters, website updates, blogs, and other communication materials by collaborating with internal teams and designers.
• Ensure brand consistency across platforms and campaigns.

• Support the execution of digital campaigns in collaboration with the Manager, Communications.
• Support in monitoring and analysing social media and digital performance analytics of the campaign.
• Explore and utilise AI-based tools for content creation, analytics, and workflow efficiency.

• Navigate complex and sensitive communications on CSA while balancing multiple priorities and working within budget constraints.

• Media & PR Expertise : Strong understanding of media relations, PR strategies.
• Campaign & Event Management : Ability to plan, organise, and execute events and campaigns with attention to detail.
• Digital & Social Media Skills : Familiarity with social media management, digital marketing strategies, and analytics tools.
• PR Content Development : Proficient in crafting impactful, story-driven content.
• Technical Competence : Proficiency in MS Office Suite, basic knowledge of design tools like Canva, and a willingness to learn and apply AI-based communication tools.
• Soft Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational and time management skills, ability to work independently and in teams, creativity, and a passion for social impact.

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Mass Media, or a related field.

• 2 4 years of experience in communications, PR, digital media, or related domains.

• Prior experience of working in the social impact space is desirable but not a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with various stakeholders, including media, NGOs, government agencies, and internal teams.

Rs. 35,000 Rs. 50,000 per month (based on experience)