Head - Communications

Job Summary: The position will be responsible for developing and implementing the organization's overall communication strategy, ensuring consistent and effective messaging both internally and externally. This role involves managing media relations, overseeing content creation, and creating communication plans that align with the APD's mission and goals. The position will also play a crucial role in enhancing the APD's public image and reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Develop and execute communication plans: This includes setting objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for various communication initiatives.
  
• Lead the communication team: Supervise and mentor the communication team to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  
• Support fundraising and donor management: Design donor communication journeys, develop fundraising and marketing campaigns and support fundraising with effective communication materials
  
• Manage the organization's online presence: Ensures the website and social media channels are up-to-date, engaging, and aligned with the brand.
  
• Manage media and PR agency relations: Build relationships with journalists, secure media coverage for APD and its work and cause.
  
• Develop and disseminate corporate communication materials: Create and oversee the content of APD corporate communications - newsletters, website content, Annual Report, Stories of change and impact, APD and its program videos and other materials.
  
• Design and coordinate public events: organize events along with the Senior Leadership to promote the organization's work.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Mass Communication is diserable
  
• Minimum 10 Years of experience in Communications especially content creation is must
  
• Knowledge of Adobe and its products
  
• Knowledge and use of AI tools for production of Communication materials is desireable

Skills and Competencies:

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  Excellent communication skills: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  
• Strategic thinking and planning: The ability to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies.
  
• Leadership and team management: Experience leading and mentoring a team.
  
• Public relations and media relations experience: Knowledge of media landscape and ability to build relationships with journalists.
  
• Digital and social media expertise: Familiarity with online platforms and content creation.
  
• Knowledge of the NGO sector: Understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the non-profit world.