Job Description

• The role will be responsible for developing and implementing the communications and media plan of SES to optimize the impact of its various programs ; will work closely with CEO/Secretary
• Communications in implementing the communications strategy at SES. S/He will be managing the
• Communications resources across states (existing states + expansion) and the language of communication will be English and Hindi. S/He will be accountable for managing the daily operations of the Communications department

Areas of Responsibility:
Grant Writing:
• Grant writing for organization, including required grant reporting
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Program team members to assemble budget data
• Networking and funder research to identify new potential sources of funding from foundations and corporations
• Composing additional development communication (may include appeal letters, thank you letters, etc.)
• Support fundraising events (occasional weekends and evenings will be required)
• Manage social media channels as well as newsletters and press releases as needed
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Philanthropy
Communications Strategy:
• Execute the Communications strategy and manage SES’ brand image and positioning to strengthen relationship with all key stakeholders(including resource partners).
• Ensures consistency in all communications and develop and strengthen the organizations brand image across all channels
• Builds media relationships and ensure media coverage for all programme initiatives, establish partnerships with new stakeholders.
• Review the communication campaigns and donor relations at state level
• To conduct a brand audit / positioning exercise / perception study aimed at stakeholders from time to time
• Setting KRAs for the team s/he would lead
• Write, edit and proof-read press releases, newsletters, blogs and marketing material copy
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Brand alignment:
• Understand the brand and communications guidelines clearly.
• Educate State staff about communications guidelines etc.
• Maintain consistency across all branding and communication activities. Keep all violations under check align all media activities with agreed upon guidelines
• Social Media: Oversee engagement with Programme Team, Field Coordinators and community workers regarding information of programme.
• Manage content across all platforms, including email and social media.
• Track web analytics to ascertain content engagement levels.
• Manage content across all platforms, including email and social media.
• Keep current with emergent digital media behaviour, trends and technologies- both inside and outside the sector
• Provide guidance for new tool and technologies to be incorporated into the organization to increase their digital marketing presence
• Track web analytics to ascertain content engagement levels.
Public Relations:
• Create avenues for spokesperson(s) to deliver the organization’s story and key messages.
• Look for opportunities where the organization can partner with State bodies for co-promotions. Maintain media relations with print, social and electronic media.
• Build SES as a sought-after opinion leader in civil society for State/National level media.
Newsletter:
• Collation of programme reports and beneficiary stories
• Ensure the newsletter gets designed, printed and disseminated in time
Print and Production of Collateral:
• Identify vendors who can give us competitive rates for quality products.
• Manage shipment of product across districts.

Administration and Co-ordination:
• Keep a track of the communications budget.
• Attend manager’s meet when required.
• Represent the communications team on field when required.
• Take charge of translations of material in local language.
• Keep an inventory checklist.
• Liaise with (internal & external stakeholders)

Education Background:
A bachelor’s degree in English ,Hindi, Journalism, Marketing or Communications or any field of social science
? Work Experience:
Proven work experience as a Grant Writing/Communications manager, with the primary medium of communication being English and Hindi, minimum 3-5 years of experience in managerial role
Skills Set:
• Soft skills:
• Superior level English and Hindi writing, content development and speaking skills.
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Superior project management and time management skills
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
• Leadership & Team management
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Excellent written & oral communication
Technical skills:
• 3+ Grant Writing Experience
• Strong English and HINDI writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills
• Ability to present concepts verbally
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media
Must possess a demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming, relational databases and operating systems) and intermediate software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, Canava etc.

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