Project Manager - PDRC Dissemination & Outreach

Function: Bharti Institute of Public Policy

Location: Mohali

Reports to Position: Policy Director

Reportees to Position: None

Band: FT

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will lead, coordinate, and implement the next phase of dissemination and outreach for the Platform for Development Research and Communication (PDRC). The role focuses on ensuring that the six Human Development volumes produced under PDRC are not only published but are effectively translated into accessible, high-impact knowledge products and outreach activities within the specific time frame of the project (November 2025 – December 2026).
The Project Manager will oversee events, knowledge products, media content, digital outreach, and stakeholder engagement to ensure the research meaningfully influences academia, public discourse, and policymaking.

Job Outline

The Platform for Development Research and Communication (PDRC) is a flagship initiative of the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, aimed at generating rigorous, evidence-based research on Human Development. As a major milestone, six comprehensive volumes have been conceptualized and published, synthesizing insights across multiple dimensions of human development in India.

The next steps of the initiative focus on ensuring that these six volumes:

• Reach wide audiences—policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and civil society,
• Are integrated into teaching, training, and policy dialogues,
• Are communicated through engaging formats such as policy briefs, case studies, documentaries, translations, and social media content, and
• Make a sustained impact on development thinking, public conversations, and institutional decision-making.

To achieve this, the project includes a national launch, regional discussions, teaching materials, media products, academic summaries, and a comprehensive dissemination plan. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all these activities.

The successful candidate will carry out the following activities:

• Project Planning & Coordination: Develop and manage the overall work plan for October 2025 to December 2026, ensuring alignment across teams and timely delivery of all outputs. Coordinate with the senior leadership of BIPP for approvals, assign tasks, review outputs, conduct coordination meetings, and maintain seamless collaboration across all workstreams. Track programme expenditures, maintain documentation, prepare periodic updates, and consolidate progress reports, ensuring full adherence to financial guidelines, timelines, and reporting standards.
• Management of Knowledge Products: Oversee the creation of policy briefs, teaching case studies, video documentaries, and translation-ready content as per the project guidelines. This includes coordinating with editors, researchers, designers, translators, and copyeditors, and ensuring quality, accuracy, and coherence across all outputs.
• Oversight of Events & Dissemination Activities: Provide strategic guidance and oversight for all dissemination events—including the National Launch, Regional Panel Discussions, and webinars. Work closely with the Event Manager to ensure planning, logistics, speaker coordination, and event materials align with project objectives.
• Stakeholder & Partnership Coordination: Engage with media institutions, state-level partners, translators, designers, and internal ISB teams. Manage third-party agreements, ensure timely delivery of commitments, and maintain strong, effective working relationships.
• Communications & Digital Outreach: Supervise the creation of social media content, infographics, AV explainers, and promotional materials. Ensure messaging is consistent, accurate, and aligned with the six Human Development volumes, while working closely with the Communications & Design team.

Job Specifications

Knowledge / Education:

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Management, Social Sciences, or related fields.

Specific Skills:

• Strong organisational and coordination capabilities
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• High attention to detail and content quality
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Ease working under tight timelines
• Understanding of policy communication and academic dissemination
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Desirable Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience. Candidates with significantly higher experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience managing multi-stakeholder or dissemination-oriented projects is highly desirable.
Comfort with AI tools for role-specific tasks will be advantageous.

How to Apply?

All applications must be submitted exclusively through the JotForm link provided below. The form includes a drop-down menu where applicants can select the specific position they are applying for and fill in the required details accordingly. Applicants are required to upload their CV and cover letter directly within the form at the designated sections.
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.