Job Opportunity for Manager – Social Impact Communication at CSRBOX in Ahmedabad

CSRBOX.org is Asia’s largest CSR platform with an in-depth CSR portfolio of over 1050 companies and 10000+ CSR projects. The platform works as a bridge between the development sector, and business community, government agencies and academic institutes to bring together opportunities on one platform and create a knowledge base for thematic interventions. A few of our clients are UNICEF India, IBM, BOSCH Ltd, HCL Foundation, Genpact, Diageo, Bajaj Foundation etc. We have projects, platforms and partnerships (3Ps) based approach for social impact in India.

CSRBOX is diversifying its portfolio towards implementation with its flagship projects in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in the areas of Education, Livelihoods and Women Empowerment. We are looking for a dynamic Communications Manager, who can give shape to the new projects and work towards execution strategy of the same.

About the Position

Responsibilities

• Strategy development: Create comprehensive communication strategies aligned with the organization’s social impact goals and values. Identify target audiences and determine the most effective channels to reach them.
• Messaging and storytelling: Craft compelling narratives and messages that highlight the organization’s social impact efforts. Develop stories, case studies, and testimonials to effectively communicate the outcomes and benefits of the initiatives.
• Content creation: Produce various communication materials, such as press releases, articles, blog posts, social media content, videos, and presentations, to engage stakeholders and raise awareness about the organization’s social impact.
• Stakeholder engagement: Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, and community organizations. Foster dialogue, gather feedback, and address inquiries related to the organization’s social impact initiatives.
• Media relations: Cultivate relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets to secure media coverage for the organization’s social impact activities. Proactively pitch stories and respond to media inquiries.
• Measurement and evaluation: Establish metrics and tracking systems to assess the effectiveness of social impact communication efforts. Monitor media coverage, engagement metrics, and stakeholder feedback to inform future strategies and tactics.
• Collaboration and coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, public relations, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability, to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of social impact initiatives with the overall organizational goals.
• Crisis communication: Develop protocols and strategies to handle potential crises or controversies related to the organization’s social impact efforts. Respond promptly and transparently to maintain trust and mitigate any negative impact.
• Stay updated: Keep abreast of current trends, best practices, and regulatory changes related to social impact and responsible business practices. Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the organization’s social impact communication strategies.
• Overall, a manager of social impact communication plays a crucial role in conveying an organization’s commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and positive change, effectively engaging stakeholders and driving awareness of the organization’s social impact initiatives. 

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• 03-04 years of work experience in the social sector, with a background in handling communications in an education/gender-based NGO/Start-up or communication agency 
• Proficient in designing software’s like Corel draw, Photoshop or online tools like Canva etc.
• Additional skills of working on mass mailing platforms etc. is preferable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and a functional knowledge (oral and written) of Hindi would be highly preferred
• A basic understanding of social equity, development discourse and Indian education and employability landscape
• Being able to take initiative and work in an autonomous, semi-structured environment
• Adaptability to changing responsibilities and resourcefulness to respond to them
• High openness to learning and ability to build and sustain relationships with multiple stakeholders & partners across public and private spaces
• Strong ability to create outstanding presentations, work with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, and varied data sets
• Patience and resilience to stick it out in the face of setbacks and uncertainties 

Desirable 

• Digital content production
• Editing
• Journalism (incl. print, broadcast, photography, video, layout & graphics)
• Video production for digital platforms (including news organizations)
• Web publishing and content management
• MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation 

How to apply

Please send your CV along with a cover letter at career@csrbox.org with the subject-line ‘Manager – Social Impact Communication – July – 2023’. Please mention following details in the email body:  

1.     Current Location

2.     Preferred Location

3.     Notice Period

4.     Current Salary

5.     Expected Salary

6.     Why do you think yourself a good-fit for this role (at least 50 words, max 200 words)

Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This role is for the candidates with relevant experience as per the details mentioned abo