Impact Communications Coordinator

Impact Storytelling (Core Focus)

● Seek out and shape authentic stories that reflect the impact of waste management on lives and communities.

● Translate challenges in waste management into narratives that inform, inspire, and engage.

● Conduct interviews with waste workers, partners, and stakeholders to capture diverse voices and lived realities.

● Write human-centered stories for reports, social media, newsletters, project briefs, and campaigns.

● Experiment with different formats. Profiles, blogs, photo essays, case studies, and short scripts.

Field Engagement

● Spend time on-ground to observe and document daily realities of Waste Management.

● Ensure stories are empathetic, respectful, and ethically sound.

Data & Insights (Support Function)

● Work with data and program teams to include facts and figures that strengthen storytelling.

● Use data as supporting evidence, while keeping the human narrative at the center.

Collaboration & Outreach

● Partner with design/media teams to visually bring stories to life.

● Support project communication by contributing compelling written content to reports and presentations.

Technical Skills

● Writing and editing tools like Google Docs, MS Word, Grammarly.

● Presentation tools like Google Slides/PowerPoint, Canva.

● Familiarity with blogs like WordPress/Medium, social media publishing.

● Basic data representation like charts/infographics.

Personal Qualities

● Empathy and social awareness

● Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.

● Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.

● Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.

● Strong written and verbal communication

● Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed

Education:

● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Mass Media & Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields.

● Applicants with proven writing experience and a strong storytelling portfolio in development or creative fields will also be considered.

Personal Qualities

● Empathy and social awareness

● Curiosity: A drive to ask, dig, and uncover hidden and overlooked narratives.

● Vigour: Persistence and energy to capture stories even in challenging field contexts.

● Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and nuance in every story.

● Strong written and verbal communication

● Collaborative work style with the ability to work independently when needed

Knowledge Required

● Familiarity with development sector communication best practices

● Understanding of sustainability and circular economy concepts

● Contemporary economic and political awareness to contextualise stories within broader societal shifts

● Awareness of global narratives influencing waste, climate action, and social inclusion

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹25,729.79 - ₹34,919.78 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person