iFOREST invites applications from passionate and capable professionals to build the organization\xe2\x80\x99s communication and outreach capabilities. The selected candidate would play a crucial role in enhancing the impact of the organization\xe2\x80\x99s programme initiatives and activities, by developing and managing communications and outreach strategies, developing communication and outreach materials/content, and ensuring continuous engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. Location: New Delhi/Noida

About iFOREST

iFOREST is an environmental research and innovation organization that seeks to identify, promote and scale-up solutions for some of the most pressing environment \xe2\x80\x93 development challenges, and to make environmental protection a peoples\xe2\x80\x99 movement by informing and engaging the citizenry on important issues and programmes. Our core areas of operations include \xe2\x80\x93 Energy and Climate Change, Just Transition, Waste and Pollution, and Natural Resource Management.

Work Description & Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to co-create impactful communications and engagement strategy for the various program initiatives and lead implementation of the same by developing informative communication products. This would largely include the following set of tasks:

• Develop detailed communications strategy in line with the programme requirements, in coordination with the relevant programme team.
• Develop and implement communication and outreach plan, in coordination with the relevant programme team.
• Identify strategic communication opportunities, tools (articles, blogs, stories, infographics, podcasts, videos and other communications products), and channels.
• Manage communications for all in-person and virtual events, including for ensuring participation, outreach and awareness.
• Manage dissemination of research outputs.
• Design and edit the content for the webpage, and social media handles.
• Support the programme teams in developing content to be posted on social media handles.
• Support the team with proofreading and/or editing of communication materials and other write-ups.
• Support research teams in drafting press releases, ensure widespread dissemination, and keep an account of media mentions.
• Develop and maintain database of relevant media and reporters at national and sub-national levels. Build relations and manage media interactions.
• Support research teams in developing visually appealing videos and audio content.

Any other related institutional tasks that may emerge from time to time.

Required Qualification & Skills

• Education: Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in English, Mass Communications, Journalism, and related disciplines from reputed schools
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant experience in planning, coordinating and executing communication strategies in the areas of public policy, environment, climate change, infrastructure/business or any technical sector.
• Competencies:
• Excellent English language skills, including thorough knowledge of writing fundamentals, grammar, syntax, style, and punctuation etc.
• Demonstrated interest in environment and development related issues.
• Knowledge of computer applications required for handling social media and website publishing.
• Working knowledge of video and audio production and editing.
• Demonstrated ability to apply attention to detail, strong design and aesthetic sense.
• Ability to manage external vendors to ensure timely delivery
• Capability to work independently under tight deadlines, and multi-task.
• Advanced and effective inter-personal communications skills.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, persuasive, nimble and collaborative.

Remuneration

Competitive salary as per candidate\xe2\x80\x99s experience and proficiency.

Application deadline & instructions

Please send your applications by April 15, 2023. send your application to contact@iforest.global. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and a Cover Letter. Please ensure that the Cover Letter is no more than 500 words and clearly describes your suitability for the described position and the motivation to join iFOREST. CVs without the cover letter would not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.