Senior Program Communications Associate - Urban Development

Senior Program Communications Associate - Urban Development

About us

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status

Program Overview for Sustainable Cities and Transport

At WRI India Ross Center we focus on 10 integrated solutions to urban challenges. Through applied research, tools, hands-on advice, and by tapping our network of global experts, we accelerate transformative urban initiatives that have the power to change Indian cities into thriving, equitable and low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet.

Working at WRI India Ross Center offers you the unique opportunity to learn as you collaborate with a diverse set of change agents across Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai. As India’s biggest urban focused think and do tank, we seek thoughtful, enterprise-minded and sensitive individuals who can help us support this transformation and make a positive difference to citizens’ everyday lives.

Job Highlight

The Senior Program Communications Associate will work closely with the Urban Development team. This role entails developing strategic communication products to convey the impact of work across cities on urban water and climate resilience. The ideal candidate should have experience in creating engaging social media content and must have design and video editing skills along with excellent skills in English writing, editing, and proofreading.

What you will do:

Digital Media Content Creation (30%)

• Develop creative communication products for different formats (like short video snippets, graphics, reels) for different channels – WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.

• Repurpose existing research products (like research reports, decks, blogs) into simple communications products for strategic social media messaging.

• Develop and execute a communication strategy for the project with tailored messaging for specific target audiences.

• Create new content (like a short video explainer) to highlight milestones and outcomes.

• Build capacity of project team in improving social media presence and support development of new digital platforms (like websites, dashboards, etc.).

Other Content Creation (40%)

• Provide on-ground support to convenings, workshops, and other engagement efforts and document proceedings for digital outreach.

• Support project team in writing blogs, research papers, news articles, etc.

• Record podcasts, webinars, reels as needed and ensure wide dissemination and engagement on relevant platforms.

• Develop content for press releases, media pitches, and facilitate the writing of op-eds for external publications.

Event Outreach and Support (30%)

• Prepare presentation decks/brochures/flyers and other material as needed to communicate project work impactfully.

• Support teams in developing reading materials (concept notes, agendas, etc.) for convenings/workshops.

• Facilitate internal coordination and lend end-to-end communication support during on-ground convenings.

• Create strategic communication plans for key events (local, national, and global) and implement robust processes for seamless logistics.

What you will need:

• 4-7 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.

• Experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders and vendors.

• Basic understanding of urban water and climate resilience is required.

• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and familiarity with Marathi is preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.

• Capability to communicate complex ideas in simple language.

• Ability to meet stringent deadlines and manage multiple project deadlines.

• Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.

• Understanding how events are organized and basic troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or other AV/ animation software) is preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration:

Location:

Start Date:

List of Documents to be attached:

· Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits:

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Employee Assistance program:

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Flexible work schedule:

Learning culture

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Our leave policy:

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.