About Arthan
Arthan is dedicated to helping individuals discover and connect with impactful jobs, people, and organizations in the social sector, addressing some of India’s largest and most complex social challenges. This opportunity is part of our efforts to recruit talented professionals on behalf of a partner organization. *Please note that this role is not within Arthan but with one of our esteemed partner organizations working in the impact sector.*
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Communication Planning & Implementation
- Develop an overarching communications strategy aligned with JRF's goals and objectives.
- Implement the overarching communications strategy into actionable plans and tactics.
- Analyze market trends, audience insights, and organizational priorities to create a comprehensive plan that drives impact.
- Develop detailed communication plans for specific campaigns, initiatives, or projects under the JRF gamut and oversee their execution.
- Oversee content creation efforts and collaborate with content creators, copywriters, designers, and videographers to produce high-quality content for various channels.
- Closely monitor performance metrics, analyze data insights, and solicit feedback to drive continuous improvement and optimization of communication efforts.
- Manage the communications budget, allocating resources effectively to support various initiatives and campaigns.
Leadership and Management
- Enable and support a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team.
- Provide leadership to the communications team, setting clear goals, systems, and processes that help optimize team productivity and performance.
- Guide the team toward achieving departmental and organizational objectives through effective communication and innovation.
- Strengthen and support JRFs collaborative and inclusive work culture where team members can thrive.
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of the communications team, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure tasks are completed effectively and efficiently.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Oversee stakeholder engagement initiatives, building and maintaining relationships with artisans, employees, donors, partners, and community members.
- Enhance reputation and impact through effective communication and relationship management.
External Relations
- Serve as the primary point of contact for media communication, public events, and industry forums.
- Cultivate relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners to amplify the Foundation's message and reach.
- Represent the organization in certain settings as delegated by the founders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in communications, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful communications strategies that drive impact and engagement.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving goals.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem- solving.
- Expertise in analytics, SEO, and other relevant technical skills to effectively track and optimize communication performance.
- Experience in budget management and performance monitoring.
- Proficiency in English and Hindi; proficiency in other languages spoken in rural areas of India is a plus.
Good to Have Qualifications
- Deep understanding of the social and economic challenges faced by rural communities and driven by a desire to contribute to their upliftment
- Passion for social impact and commitment to making a meaningful difference
- Past experience in driving positive change in rural communities through effective communication strategies.
