Job Opportunity for Program Manager (Strategic Communications) at The Convergence Foundation in New Delhi

Position Summary

We are looking to hire an exceptional Program Manager to join the Strategic Communications team which works on brand strategy and growth for new portfolio organizations. This includes new organization branding, writing, packaging, and disseminating content, building the narrative for each organization in the sector it operates in, and supporting the entire TCF brand.  The PM will work on implementing the branding strategy for new organizations, aligned with each organization’s overall missions, goals and targets and supported by the Head of Strategic Communications and organization leaders.

This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment, enjoy building and scaling organizations, and care deeply about the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic communications projects that have the potential to unlock scale for some of the largest development challenges.

Key responsibilities

Implementing communications and branding strategies for The Convergence Foundation and portfolio organizations under it. This includes:

• Website creation: work with designers and developers to develop websites
• Social media: create and manage social media accounts including strategy, content, and collateral development
• Newsletters: conceptualize and develop newsletters for all the organizations
• Campaigns and Events: conceptualize and implement offline and online campaigns and events
• Media: work closely with journalists and editors on branding and salience building
• Branding: work on branding and positioning related activities of all organizations
• Content creation and editing for all communications related activities listed above

Executing projects of strategic interest to The Convergence Foundation and portfolio organizations under it

• Develop concept notes and briefs
• Develop powerpoint presentations
• Managing vendors and partner organizations
• Stakeholder mapping

Work in close collaboration with members of various teams and portfolio organizations to ensure project deliverables

• Managing relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter; can drive projects themselves
• Bachelor’s degree and English fluency required, and 3-5 years of work experience in planning and executing mass media and social media campaigns
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in drafting communication material in different formats – newsletters, social media copies, press releases, OpEds, etc.
• Experience of storyboarding, branding and communications
• Excellent writing/ editing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong visual aesthetics and digital know-how: website development, social media management
• Knowledge and practical experience of managing social media accounts across platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Experience of working with media teams and agencies, including copywriters, graphic designers, video editors, animators, etc
• Ability to synthesize content inputs from different individuals and develop coherent and engaging content customized for different communication vehicles
• Knowledge of a wide range of media outlets, including print and digital. Should possess the ability to create a pitch and engage actively with media for generating coverage on important issues and topics

Desired Qualities

• Functional knowledge of graphic designing and video editing
• Creative and analytical thinking, and ability to ideate and articulate creative ideas
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a strong ‘bias to action’ attitude
• Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
• Ability to work proactively, with little supervision
• Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization
• Planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience.

Location

New Delhi, India