Job Opportunity for Communications Manager at American India Foundation in Gurugram

About the job

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, especially Livelihoods
• 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, op-eds, 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, 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

Website and social media

• Manage the website, webpages, and blog pages for AIF ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date, and engaging
• Build, manage, and evaluate a social media presence
• Produce and commission content across various media platforms
• Conduct regular analysis of website agencies’ quarterly and annual outcomes for internal and external communications. 

Event management

• Support in strengthening pre-and post-event communications and keep an open dialogue with stakeholders to keep them apprised of the organization’s work
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports
• Manage event schedule
• Produce resources& collaterals to support events and awards applications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in development, communications, journalism, English, Management or related fields. A master’s is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years experience in event management, communications, developing high-quality resources and publications, video and audio resources, writing for a range of publications, handling the media, and brand messaging

Desired Competencies:

• Communication: Translates complex ideas into clear, impactful messages for a range of audiences, using a variety of methods and media to engage and win understanding. Extracts and constructs powerful and engaging stories from program activities. Demonstrates excellent command of English and Hindi.
• Creating and Innovating: Contributes new, interesting, and effective ways of getting messages about AIF’s programs to the people who need to hear them. Confidently contributes well-thought-through ideas, and sees them through to implementation. Continually scans the external environment for trends, insights, ideas, and good practices to share with the team.
• Digital First: Use digital technology, social media, and tools to achieve AIF’s goals and program objectives
• Collaboration: Works collaboratively within the team, sharing expertise, know-how, and ideas.
• Works collaboratively with a range of external stakeholders, consultants, and vendors.
• Efficiency and Effectiveness: Effectively manage conflicting priorities across programs and projects. Responds flexibly, adaptable, and positively to unforeseen events and changing circumstances.
• Specific Knowledge Desirable but not Essential: Working familiarity with desktop publishing software such as MailChimp, Canva, InDesign, or MS Publisher. General knowledge of key issues affecting marginalized people in India, in the field of education, public health, and livelihoods.