Position: Policy Associate

Organization: Pi Consulting

Location: Delhi

Job Summary: 

• The desired candidate is required to have expert writing and communication skills, as  they work with countless individuals from all walks of life.
• The associates should hold in-depth knowledge and understanding of both local and government policies and conduct meticulous research to maintain this knowledge.
• The work focuses primarily on  conducting research, analyzing data, preparing policy summaries and guidelines for  specific projects, developing partnerships with other organizations, overseeing recruiting  and engagement efforts, planning and coordinating events, and preparing reports.  Candidates should be dedicated and have a strong work ethic to keep up with a fast paced work environment. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Formulate and implement the advocacy and communication strategies within Pi  Consulting’s project portfolio on public health 

• Support the development and implementation of the communication and  advocacy strategy for engagement with Pi’s partners in support of program  objectives 

• Design and implement a plan to reach policy makers and other target audiences  to build support Pi Consultant’s advocacy priorities; 

• Organize virtual community of practice events, round tables and workshops Coordinate with other partners/projects on major themes and learning events Develop and implement a suitable media strategy for key advocacy issues 

• Create and implement to the development of a social media strategy and produce  appropriate content 

• Serve as a liaison for journalists, other media and provide communications  support 

• Develop platforms for the website, knowledge management, and virtual  community of practice 

• Maintain project website; publicize activities through web, print, social media and  events 

• Establish coherent and consistent brand image across all collateral; ensure all  projects comply with Branding Strategy and Marketing Plan

• Work with Pi’s program, technology, and learning teams to coordinate and  promote advocacy priorities with stakeholders for targeted issues 

• Provide strategic support to Director and leadership team on critical messaging  and media-related issues 

• Lead content development and produce written materials for knowledge  management and virtual platforms

• Draft success stories, press releases, blog posts, and other content to advance  the principal messages of individual projects and the organization as a whole

• Contribute to drafting individual program progress reports, and ensuring  consistency 

• Conduct site visits to capture stories, films, and photographs 

• Provide general copy-edit/editorial tasks for other communication materials  

• Manage, train and mentor staff on the development and execution of  communications and advocacy strategies 

• Provide relevant communications training to team members; 

• Support other functions of the office as appropriate for a small multipurpose team  supporting start-up operations 

• Carry out such other work as required by the Director. 

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications: 

• Must have at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience.

• Must demonstrate strong writing and editing skills and convey information on  complex issues both verbally and in writing using data and reasoning, and  possess the ability to speak in formal and informal settings. 

• Demonstrate strong attention to details and data accuracy. 

• Must be able to work independently and must have the ability to exercise  discretion and independent judgment regarding matters of significance. 

• Be a self-starter as well as a team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal  skills and a positive, professional attitude.