Position: Manager, Communications

Organization: Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health

Location: Gadchiroli

Key Roles:
i. In consultation with the Chairman, SEARCH, set the agenda for managing the Communication Division of SEARCH. Through effective communication, aim to share, influence and update external stakeholders and audience, ensure effective branding and positioning for SEARCH.
ii. Assist the Chairman, SEARCH in certain strategic / policy communication.
iii. Capture learnings from specific projects through regular field visit.
iv. Coordinate with journalists in print, electronic & digital media to regularly share the news on the work of SEARCH and plan stories on SEARCH.
v. Facilitate production of Short Films and medium to full length film on various key programs of SEARCH and disseminate.
vi. Produce annual report of SEARCH.
vii. Produce brochures and Reports on the various programs of SEARCH.
viii. Ensure the optimum use of the past and present communication material (photos, articles, films etc.) database of SEARCH.
ix. Develop other diverse communication products as website and social media tools, circulars, you tube channel, twitter handle, case studies, Photo Essays, infographics etc.

Candidate Profile
• Ideally Graduate / Post Graduate from a prestigious institution with minimum 4 (+) years of professional experience with a Media Group / PR Company / Creative Agency / Communication Division of other large for profit or nonprofit organization and / OR proven experience of creative writing in development sector.
• S/He should understand the different, approaches and products used for communication, as well as perspective of the different Target Groups.
• S/He should have ability and creative skills to develop various communication material using different communication tools and should be able to steer have ability to guide the SEARCH team in using Social Media and modern media tools.
• Passion for development and an understanding of the social impact space.
• Proficiency in English writing.
• Minimum commitment of 3 years.

Benefit package:
• Starting Salary: Negotiable according to qualifications & experience of the Candidate including Accommodation Facility.
• Annual increment: Due each year as per the policy of SEARCH.
• Accommodation: Will be provided in the campus as per need (single or family).
• Other Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Insurance and Gratuity will be applicable as per the policy of SEARCH.
• Health Care: Primary & secondary medical care free in the Hospital of SEARCH
• Education of Children: Free pick and drop back facility for children in school at the Gadchiroli Town (with CBSE School till 12th standard)
• Scholarship to children of the Staff for higher education as per policy of SEARCH.
• Spouse: SEARCH considers the position of the Spouse of the candidate empathetically, and though not assured, strive to explore appropriate job for the spouse based on need and competencies of the candidate.
• Leaves: 16 days summer vacation + 7 days Diwali vacation + 10 Casual Leaves + 12 National Holidays