Manager (Communication)_CSIP

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About Ashoka University:

Ashoka University -India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. An institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace the new, push the boundaries for continuous learning, and adapt to a world of constant change because we believe that each Ashokan is capable of becoming a thought leader.

As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will:

• Be Mission-Driven:

  Champion interdisciplinary learning, innovative pedagogy, and academic rigour to transform Indian higher education.

• Think Strategically:

  Collaborate with visionary minds to shape the future of higher education through strategic planning and a forward-thinking approach.

• Act Authentically:

  Embrace authenticity and integrity, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every voice is valued.

• Take Accountability:

  Own your work and drive positive change, as an empowering individual seeking to make a meaningful contribution.

• Build Collaboration:

  Experience the power of teamwork and diverse perspectives, working collectively towards our shared goals.

• Deliver Excellence:

  Strive for excellence in all aspects, upholding the highest standards of academic excellence, student support, and professional development opportunities.

At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do.

When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact. Where education empowers, where innovation thrives, and where excellence and humility coexist. We truly believe the world will enrich itself when there is progress with purpose.

About the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP)

The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) is India’s first academic center dedicated to advancing philanthropy and the social sector. As a premier "do-tank," CSIP combines academic rigor with practical insights to drive meaningful change. We create knowledge products, develop leaders, influence strategy, and strengthen sectoral capabilities.

With a strong leadership team, including an engaged Advisory Board of sector leaders, donors, and intermediaries, CSIP has pioneered first-of-its-kind knowledge products, insights, capacity-building programs, and convenings over the last decade. Entering our second decade, we are adopting a startup mindset with a focus on data-driven philanthropy and sector maturity. Our goal is to accelerate the creation and adoption of evidence-based knowledge to shape a more effective social sector.

We seek entrepreneurial leaders passionate about driving impact and institution building. As a strategic center of Ashoka University, CSIP is positioned for expansion and invites professionals with a growth mindset to join our journey.

Role and Responsibilities

The role will be in supporting CSIP’s communications and outreach efforts through consistent, high-quality content creation, digital media management, public relations support, and event communication. Remote applicants are invited to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a cohesive narrative strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and fundraising goals.
• Craft tailored messaging for segmented audiences: general public, prospective funders, partners, students, alumni, and sector stakeholders.
• Create and maintain core fundraising materials (e.g., proposals, decks, one-pagers, concept notes) with a unified voice and design consistency.
• Lead organizational communications, including newsletters, social media strategy, and regular stakeholder updates across all external channels (website, social handles, email).
• Guide internal teams to ensure message alignment across the organization.
• Craft content and storytelling for key events, including assets, media kits, speaker communication, pre and post event communications
• Work with external vendors to develop high-quality media assets, including graphics, video scripts, donor features, impact stories, and brand-aligned visual content.
• Build and implement a strategic communications plan, including content calendars, audience engagement goals, and media outreach.
• Elevate CSIP’s public presence, raising all external communications' quality, clarity, and credibility.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of total work experience
• Prior experience in the social sector and/or media, PR, or strategic communications

Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication, narrative building, and storytelling skills, including voice consistency across all communication materials.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Suite), social media management platforms, and CMS like WordPress.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently manage timelines in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and provide direction in a growth organization
• Strong understanding of how to tailor messages for varied stakeholders (e.g., donors, partners, students, alumni, sector professionals).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing customized comms plans by audience group.
• Experience in the development sector strongly preferred