Job Opportunity for General Manager – Corporate Communications at Swades Foundation in Mumbai

Swades Foundation is not for profit organization founded by Ronnie and Zarina Screwvala, It operates with the single-minded focus of empowering rural India. Our vision is rural empowerment through best practices, modern technology and values. More information can be found at www.swadesfoundation.orgWe seeking to hire Manager- Marketing & Corporate Communication in our Communications department.

Reporting to:  Director

Purpose/ Role:  Design and drive communication for all Stakeholders associated with the organization; achieving and setting global standards of external & internal engagement.

Responsibility:

• Overall Online & Offline Credibility Building for the organizationMaintain the public image of the organization & people associated
• Timely and streamlined communication with stakeholders
• Create & manage effective communication plan to reach to stakeholders (donors, community, staff) + prospects
• Create content & design collaterals – for external engagement (Annual Reports, Brochures, Mailers, Newsletters, Branding, and Gifting etc.)
• Organize, implement & capture events for better communication to stakeholders
• Case stories – periodically source from field teams and refine for publication (online/offline)
• Maintain data bank of A/V production (documentaries, videos, photos) of our work
  Media relations (desirable)
• Events / Campaigns – Ideate and also source requirements from all verticals/ programs, with end-to-end responsibilities for design and execution
• Digital Media – Manage effective platform for engagement and periodic evaluation of all channels:
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc.)
• Website and Intranet
• Speaker & Award opportunities (along with PR agency)
• Identification of speaker platforms and prepare pointers for the same
• Identification of and application to relevant awards
• Vendor Management – source and oversee adherence to agreed deliverables from all agencies (PR, Digital, Design & Print, Events / Campaigns etc.)
• Branding – creation of and custodian for all templates and formats and ensuring adherence to brand guidelines
• Internal Support – Support to Fundraising team for both Corporate & Individual Fund raising. 

Work Experience: 10-15 years’ of relevant experience

Educational Qualification: A graduate/ post-graduate, preferably with a specialization in communications / marketing / mass media

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (written & oral) with a flair for writing; fluency in English and Marathi.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management (internal + external) and managing multiple projects
• Proven experience in content creation for all platforms (PR, Digital – Social Media & Website, Newsletter, Mailers and other internal/external communication)
• Demonstrate learning agility with strong thinking
• Well versed with Ms-Office (esp. Powerpoint, Excel),basic designing experience (desired)
• Willingness to travel in rural areas; passionate about social good and sectoral experience (desired)
• Experience of implementing/ managing marketing-branding activities
• Good understanding of rural markets and social sector
• Experience in PR and Event Mgt. (preferred but not compulsory)

Location: Mumbai