Job Opportunity for Senior Communications Manager at American India Foundation in Gurugram

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Communications

• Work with the Communications Director and other members of the team to implement the communication strategy across AIF’s programs to include both internal and external communications

• Support the Communications Director in developing a narrative and messages that reflect the core aims of AIF’s programs

• Producing creative content in print and online to amplify key messages on thematic issues – creating and executing communication and advocacy campaigns at the national and global level

• Plan and coordinate an editorial/event calendar including collaterals, reports, articles, opeds, press releases, and blogs. Draft, edit, proofread, and commission materials as appropriate.

• Maintain communications with key stakeholders through regular mailings and newsletters

• Produce high-quality, well-written, and visually appealing content to influence audiences: donors/partners and government agencies. Content may include blogs, articles, infographics, media articles, opinion editorials, policy briefs, videos, social media content, and interactive reports. Maintain a detailed understanding of the programs, identifying stories and key developments including program data for dissemination

• Work with Communications Director to continuously build communications assets, including a photo, story, and video bank for use in program resources and fundraising efforts

2. Event management : We are looking for a skilled and creative Event manager, to oversee and organize events that will make an impact on the target audiences. You’ll ensure events are successful and cost effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints and the larger objective of the event

• Identify and curate high-impact activities to raise the organization’s visibility and influence through supporting conferences/events/roundtables as aligned with the organization’s outreach strategy

• Be responsible for planning and coordinating event logistics

• Support in strengthening pre-and post-event communications and keep an open dialogue with stakeholders to keep them apprised of the organization’s work

• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence • Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports

• Manage event schedule

• Produce resources& collaterals to support events and awards applications

• Secure and manage speaking opportunities for Country Director and Program Directors at external events

3. Knowledge Management

• Develop and oversee the implementation of an annual communications and knowledge management strategy.

• Conduct regular evaluations of communications and knowledge management outcomes, and adjust the strategy as needed.