Position: Communications Associate

Organization: Pratham 

Location: New Delhi

 Abilities

Who are we looking for?
This role is for candidates who are interested in communications in the development sector. We are looking for candidates who are deeply interested in the core principles of ASER Centre, are open and willing to learn, can work under minimum supervision, are able to think of new and innovative ideas, can write excellent content, and are enthusiastic to deliver well beyond tasks assigned to them.
A minimum 2-year commitment from the candidate is required.
Qualifications: Minimum Graduate, preferred degree in Communications/Mass Media, Journalism or social science disciplines
Work experience: Work experience is desirable. If the candidate does not have prior work experience, examples of taking initiative in relevant assignments/projects at university or at internships are desirable.
Skills:

1. Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English. This is mandatory.
2. Good written and oral communication skills in Hindi. The candidate should be comfortable working with documents in Hindi, translating material from Hindi to English and vice versa. Knowledge of a third language will be an asset.
3. Creatively conceptualise promotional material – print or digital
4. Summarise complex ideas into simple messages
5. Social media savvy (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn); Should be able to analyse social media data and recommend changes to enhance reach of posts
6. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
7. Photography, videography and photo/video editing skills. Experience with photo and video editing software is highly desirable.
8. Attention to detail for editing tasks
9. Multi-task, handle work pressures and deliver under tight schedules 10. Work well in teams and in diverse, multicultural contexts
10. Ability to work in a fast-changing work environment, comfortable with remote work and open to extensive field travel, often at short notice