Job Opportunity for Director – Marketing and Communications at WWF in New Delhi

About the job

WWF-India is seeking applications from professionals with strong marketing and communications background to be a part of its marcom division. The position supervises Marketing, Communications, Media, Digital initiatives and Conservation Product areas.

The purpose of the marcom division is –

• Designing innovative, integrated communication strategies for effective engagement with external audiences.
• Leveraging innovation in social media & technology to boost reach and engagement.
• Act as a force multiplier and support to the Fundraising functions.

Key responsibilities:

I. Leadership & Functional

• Provide leadership and guidance to Marketing, Communications, Media, Digital initiatives and to the Conservation Products functions at WWF India.
• Conceptualize and execute the digital outreach, engagement and specific fundraising initiatives.
• Strengthen the brand recognition and awareness amongst key audiences.
• Provide expert support to various functions to ensure that WWF-India is strategic and compelling in its outreach and engagement with external stakeholders.
• Manage the performance and development of assigned team through continuous mentoring.

II. Strategic

• Lead the development of an integrated marketing, communications, media and fundraising strategy that leverages the unique strengths of WWF to achieve ambitious targets for engagement and the growth of revenues.
• Build synergies in communications and outreach activities across WWF-India.
• Represent WWF India in the international network in matters concerning functional area.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership (SG & CEO, Programme Director, Chief Operating Officer) and Functional Heads of various Programme functions to deliver on organizational goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• An advanced degree in management, business administration or marketing.
• 15 years of professional experience in leadership roles, with demonstrated success in leading teams.
• Proven success in developing and executing successful business strategies
• Experience in implementing marketing and communication strategies that leverages the power of online media and audience engagement.
• Knowledge and experience of the not-for-profit sector/ environment organizations is an advantage.

Desired Skills and Attitude:

• Demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to nurture and build a team of highly motivated managers and staff.
• Proven execution ability to deliver outreach and financial outcomes in a complex environment.
• Strategic and analytical skills, including an ability to crystallize key strategic options for discussion and decision.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• An integrating, cross-functional team player.
• Has a passion for the cause of conservation and promoting its outreach.

Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders:

I. Internal: Secretary General & CEO, Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, Fund Raising Heads and Heads of various Programme functions.

II. External: Alliance partners (existing & potential), senior executives from business & industry, press & media.