Job Description

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) is an award-winning, independent, and global non-profit research organization that provides data-driven research to advance policies that reduce the public health and adverse environmental impacts of the transportation sector. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intellectual curiosity, leadership, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our team of talented researchers and support staff with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Berlin, Beijing, S o Paulo, and New Delhi. The ICCT is looking for a self-directed, energetic resource to implement the research strategy of transitioning to electric vehicles in India. Representative work can be seen at https://theicct.org/india. You will report to the India Managing Director in Delhi. You Will Work closely with our India Managing Director and our Communications Director to develop and implement near and long-term communication and outreach strategies, including media strategy, for our India program. Work with ICCT\'s global editorial team to facilitate editing and quality control of India\'s research publications and produce or help produce supporting outreach materials. Ensure delivery of high editorial and design standards of all communication products in India by working closely with ICCT\'s global communications team and ICCT\'s Graphic Design Coordinator and external vendor. Supervise and coach India\'s communication staff and consultants to implement ICCT India\'s strategic communications plan. Lead internal communication within the India program, including maintaining the India team\'s editorial calendar for research publications, blogs, opinion pieces, etc., in alignment with other members of the global communications team. Maintain contact lists for the program and oversee the production and distribution of periodic newsletters and other digital outreach materials using relevant tools. Act as a liaison between the India office and the global communications team to ensure that all activities are coordinated and aligned with ICCT processes and priorities. As part of that, participate as a core member of the India team in weekly calls and other meetings and keep other ICCT offices updated regularly about the work being undertaken. Manage relations with core stakeholders, including public agencies, collaborators, funders, and more. Typical activities may include in-person meetings and briefings. Through effective communication, gather useful information to guide our India strategy and work plan. Amplify ICCT\'s work in India by pitching articles, reports, and opinion pieces to external media and help establish ICCT\'s India staff as technical experts in relevant fields. Lead in organizing virtual/in-person events, workshops, conferences, publication launches, etc., including coordination with external vendors to produce materials required for events, including program brochures and other collateral. Work with ICCT\'s digital coordinator and other members of the global communications team to manage and scale ICCT media and social media channels for India\'s work. Support in fundraising activities, including funder meetings, by, among other things, producing materials in collaboration with the ICCT Development and Communications teams. Support in outreach of our technical work at various venues. Typical activities may include preparing speeches/presentations for meetings and conferences and prepping ICCT staff for public and/or media appearances. Other duties as assigned. You Have Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant discipline with relevant experience in communications, journalism, or public relations. A Master\'s level or other graduate-level degree is a plus. Self-motivated, independent, highly organized, and results-driven with excellent teamwork skills. Minimum of 10 years of experience in journalism or public communications. Expertise in media outreach and campaigns, brand communications, news writing, and copyediting. Outstanding writing and public speaking skills, with an exceptional ability to communicate technical information and policy details to individuals from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds. Demonstrated proficiency in English writing, enabling the clear communication of complex ideas in plain language. Knowledge of and the ability to execute communication campaigns in vernacular languages is a valuable asset. A background in transportation policy, environmental sciences, climate change mitigation, or energy conservation is highly preferred. Leadership or management experience in NGOs is strongly preferred. To succeed in our environment, you should be intellectually curious, self-directed, and able to work with people from across the globe. You must be able to connect research to policy and translate technical information to stakeholders. This position will be based in Delhi. Some domestic (within India) and international travel may be required. The minimum salary will be INR 1,800,000 per annum on a full-time basis. To Apply Please include a resume, a cover letter, writing samples, and two to three professional references. Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application and who directly address the position being offered. This is an immediate opening, and the position will remain open until filled. Applications received by November 17, 2023, will receive the highest priority. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

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