Job Information
Department Name
Communications
Number of Positions
1
Industry
Communications
Work Experience
4-5 years
Skillset
Marketing
Salary
Based on years of experience
Currency
INR
City
Sonipat
Province
Haryana
Country
India
Postal Code
131029

About us
The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University is India’s first academic centre focused on enabling strategic and robust philanthropy for social impact. It strives to provide civil society with evidence-based research and knowledge products to grow scale and impact, convening platforms for norm-setting and collaborative learning, and leadership development programmes that strengthen capability and sustainability.
Job Description
About Ashoka University
Ashoka University is a private, non-profit university. An unprecedented example of collective public philanthropy in India, it is a pioneer in its focus on the Liberal Arts. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across the humanities, social sciences and fundamental natural sciences. The aim is to help students become well-rounded individuals who are able to think critically about issues from multiple perspectives, communicate effectively and go on to become ethical self-aware leaders with a commitment to public service. Ashoka has built collaborations with University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, Carleton College, King's College London, Sciences Po, UC Berkeley, Trinity College Dublin and Yale University.

About the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP)

The University’s focus is on attracting the brightest students, putting them under the guidance of the most inspirational faculty, and developing a global reputation for innovative research. Faculty and students come from across the country, and the world, and Ashoka is committed to maintaining the highest intellectual and academic standards.

Along with having a robust academic program, the University is home to Centers of Excellence that address some critical areas of relevance to society, and India in particular. This includes the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP), which aims at being the foremost Centre in India for research and capacity-building towards the critical advancement of social impact. The Centre’s research focuses on critical topics in the space of social impact, in strategic philanthropy in particular, with emphasis on applied research.

About the Role: 

The Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) seeks a Programme Manager: Communications to strengthen its brand recognition and digital presence, and to ensure the widest  dissemination of its research, convening and leadership products. The candidate should have the  flexibility to work on multiple projects, a demonstrated understanding of best media practises, and  professional expertise in events management and public relations.  

The Communication Manager will report to CSIP’s Senior Consultant and work closely  with our programme/research teams and key external stakeholders to strengthen CSIP’s digital initiatives, plan and support events, and execute the marketing and communications strategy. The  responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Co-plan and execute all CSIP’s digital activity including metrics and analytics, website  updates, and social media dissemination. 

• Build a repository of pages/resources for easily accessible data and information • Build visibility through the Centre’s publications, website and through traditional as well as  social media for the Centre and its programmes.

Requirements
• Minimum 4 years of working in digital media and public relations 

• Entrepreneurial mindset 

• Keen to understand India’s social impact sector and the challenges it faces • Public speaking and PPT presentation experience 

• Excellent design, communication and writing skills 

• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Technical competencies: WordPress, HTML, CSS and graphic design software (both vector  and raster platforms) 

• Social media management/promotion: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube • Fluency in English and Hindi (speaking and writing) 

• Experience planning and managing corporate events, educational workshops and/or  academic seminars 

• Video production skills a plus 

• Zoho One experience a plus 

Education

An Undergaduate/ Bachelor's degree from a reputed university in Mass Communication, Marketing or Advertising, Development Communications or related field.
4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing communications with exposure to PR, Advertising and online-offline marketing
Experience in agency management & multiple partnerships is a plus
Prior experience of the development sector will be an advantage
Ability to work remotely and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
Right to work in India

Benefits
Compensation:

Competitive, based on experience.

Location:

Based in NCR, or elsewhere with travel to Sonepat 3-4 days a week. Regular travel to partner locations and workshops.

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