Communication and Publications Associate and Assistant

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Communication and Publications Associate and Assistant
Location: Bangalore, India
Last Date: 20th September

Job Profile:
The Communication and Publications Associate and Assistant will be responsible for designing and implementing ITfC's communication and publications strategy. They will be expected to provide support to the research, advocacy and field teams in developing appropriate publication and dissemination materials addressing diverse audiences and to communicate with the constituencies critical to our work, assuming the following roles:

Content management: Support the research team in writing, editing, designing and publishing for blogs, websites, periodic bulletins, reports, brochures and other publications.

Strategic Communications: Reaching out to and networking with institutions (such as NGOs and government departments) and press at global and local levels.

Programmatic Management: Taking on related programmatic tasks and responsibilities, establishing internal procedures and protocols to meet deadlines and assure an effective information flow as part of the organisation's routine and on special events such as workshops, visits and trainings.

Web and Social Media management: Optimising ITfC's online presence, overseeing websites and social media design and managing the content. Experience in web writing and online communities animation is desirable.

Who we are looking for:
The candidate for the Communication and Publication Associate position should be a post-graduate with 2-5 years of experience in communication and publication activities for the development sector. Candidates with training and experience in copy editing and in working with designers are preferred.
The candidate for the Communication and Publications Assistant position should be a graduate with interest in communication and publication activities for the development sector.

Oral and written skills in one or more Indian languages is desirable.

While some acquaintance with ICTs for development and information society issues is preferable, it is not absolutely necessary for candidates with a background in communication for not-for profit organisations, and a keen interest in building expertise in new areas. Demonstrated experience in communicating complex issues in a cogent manner to diverse constituencies is a must.

Decisions about suitability for the positions and about remuneration depend on appropriate experience and skills. Excellent writing skills and the ability for collaborative team work are prerequisites.

To Apply:
Please send in your complete CV to jobs@ITforChange.net . For the Communication and Publications Associate Position, please send also a writing sample, preferably published.

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