1. COORDINATOR-COMMUNICATIONS
Responsible to: Director- Communications
Location: New Delhi
Overview: Coordinator-Communications takes lead in coordinating the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Communications function of Pravah and ensures the active participation of other team members in it. The Coordinator also provides strategic and operational leadership and translates project plans to implementation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Programme Development and Management
Facilitate the design of various communication initiatives in collaboration with the team and senior members of Pravah.
Ensure that all communications related targets are delivered on time (publications, websites, etc.).
Co-create policies, processes and systems for successfully building the external image of Pravah.
Anchor the Cross-programme Communication Representative Team at Pravah to ensure the team is fully aware of, agree with and contribute effectively to relevant publication/web initiatives.
Design and implement ways to promote good relations and effective communication between Pravah and the media.
Participate/anchor the overall design and management of the various events of Pravah.
Liaise closely with all the programme teams of Pravah to identify stories of media interest, work proactively with team members at all levels throughout the organisation.
Research and develop relationships with key external organisations and individuals, which are beneficial to Pravahs media and other communication related activities (eg., media outlets, journalists, designers, artists, agents, other NGOs).
With guidance from the CEO, identify new potential donors, visualize and write proposals for new Communications projects of the organization.
2. Finance and Administration
Develop efficient administrative systems for the smooth functioning of the Communication processes.
Ensure excellent relations with all donors by meeting reporting deadlines and contractual requirements at all times.
Prepare and monitor the functions budgets.
Ensure the maintenance of appropriate files and documentation of the function.
3. Team Leadership and Management
Take appropriate action to ensure the successful performance of all team members at all times.
Support team members to identify and understand linkages between their work, the objectives of Pravah, and the criticality of the Communications function in the process, especially in building youth citizenship action and the external image of Pravah.
Facilitate team members to contribute to the larger vision of Pravah.
Provide personal support to team members if, as and when they require it.
4. Others
Participate effectively in organizational trainings, review and planning exercises, meetings and retreats.
Represent Pravah in appropriate forums.
Give peer support to other members of the larger Pravah team.
Participate effectively in the various events and processes of Pravah.
THE COORDINATORS WE ARE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVE
A post graduate degree/diploma (preferably in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Literature or Journalism) with 3-5 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in writing and designing/coordinating the aesthetic design of publications and/or websites and interest in new technology.
Willingness to experiment with new and innovative ideas.
Skills of strategising, marketing and brand-building.
Knowledge about the development sector, youth programming and social change initiatives in the country, especially in the area of communication.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi and an active passion for writing and editing.
Effective creativity and problem solving skills.
Ability to work in an inclusive atmosphere where respect is given to diverse views.
Ability to facilitate the successful performance of the team and achieve personal targets to deadlines with minimal supervision.
Capacity to effectively inspire and mentor colleagues and others if needed.
Capacity to work hard and keep commitments.
Willingness to travel on short notice, work flexible hours and weekends if required.
Willingness to take on organisational roles.
Excellent team management, team working and relationship building skills.
2. ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR-COMMUNICATIONS
Responsible to: Coordinator-Communications
Location: New Delhi
Overview: The Associate Coordinator supports the successful operation of the Communications function through organizing and executing efficient communication initiatives within Pravah whole. The Associate Coordinator also supports the creation of learning and knowledge within Pravah.
1. Programme Execution
Build awareness about Pravah and its programmes we are offering to the relevant target groups using diverse medium of communication e.g.,websites, blogs, newsletters, press, publications and new development in the ICT sector.
Develop and maintain Pravahs websites, including managing content.
Write (in English and Hindi) content for Pravah's publications and websites.
Analyze, document and write reports and articles on relevant issues for Pravahs publications and websites.
Support program teams to meet their communication needs.
Arrange logistics and lend support in designing, organizing and executing various communication-related processes within programmes, and events.
Help develop deep, long term and mutually beneficial partnerships with individuals, organizations, media, service providers (designers, printers, web experts, etc.) and others. This will entail searching for suitable partners, assessing their strengths, exploring areas of collaboration, developing agreement, coordinating the delivery of agreed goals, etc.
2. Knowledge Creation and Maintenance
Create and maintain appropriate databases.
Build and maintain an archive of Pravahs communication materials.
Maintain appropriate files and documentation of the function and its processes.
Ensure review, documentation and circulation of information related to various communication processes.
3. Organisational Responsibilities
Work closely with the Programme Coordinator to set up and execute administrative systems relevant to the Communications function.
Prepare work-plans for smooth functioning of the function and report on progress periodically.
Mobilize resources, raise funds, report to funders and manage budgets when required to.
Participate effectively in organizational trainings, review and planning exercises, meetings and retreats.
Recruit, train and supervise voluntary workers if needed, maximising their contribution to the communication function through effective management of their time and resources.
Undertake any other duty that may be assigned by your team.
THE ASSOCIATE COORDINATOR MUST HAVE
A post graduate degree/diploma (preferably in Mass Communication, Development Communication, Literature or Journalism) with 0-2 years of relevant work experience in a challenging environment.
Ability to multi-task take up and efficiently execute different types of tasks simultaneously.
A flair for writing and designing/coordinating aesthetic design of publications.
Excellent oral and written English and Hindi communication skills for a variety of audiences along with an active passion for writing.
Good IT skills, preferably with web designing (html, Photoshop, CMS etc) and a passion for new technology.
Willingness to experiment.
Ability to inspire and be inspired to be open to learning, think out of the box and wish to connect with people.
Reasonable understanding of development perspectives and issues of social justice.
Planning and organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
Willingness to travel on short notice, work flexible hours and weekends if required.
Excellent team working and relationship building skills.
IF YOU WISH TO APPLY
Please send us the following to jobs@pravah.org by (date) 20th November 2008
:
Cover letter, maximum 1 page, highlighting your experience related to the post you have applied for, your current emoluments and expected salary.
Your Curriculum Vitae, no more than 3 pages.
One writing sample, which talks about the talent that you bring to your chosen role as well as what you expect from it.
Contact details of two referees, including their relationship with you.
Please Note:
If you are applying by post, please address your resume to Swati Ojha, Pravah, C24B, IInd Floor, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019.
We request you to refrain from applying if you have been through any part of our selection process once already. If you still wish to apply, kindly indicate in your cover letter which part of the Pravah selection process you have already been through previously, along with the position you had applied for.
Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Unfortunately, we are able to only contact applicants who have been shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within 8 weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current Pravah positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive..
