Communication Associate

 International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 

Communication Associate

Location

New Delhi, India

Recruitment Type

Local

Position Code

FO20-035

Job Summary:

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as Communication Associate for the project ReSAKSS South Asia: Policy Evidence for IAT’ to shape and support South Asia component of the ReSAKSS regional platform. The position will be based in New Delhi, India.

Recognizing the importance of knowledge sharing for evidence-based policymaking and mutual accountability, the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System in Asia (ReSAKSS-Asia) lead by IFPRI South Asia was established to promote south-south learning and enhance networking within and across each of the three sub-regions— South Asia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia. The Communications Associate will provide support to the Communications Specialist. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in India.

Essential Duties:

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Regularly upload content in the IFPRI South Asia website and change image sliders to keep it updated

· Review and edit publications like policy briefs, project notes, etc for language consistency

adhering to IFPRI style guide

· Provide support   in collating content and images to prepare the Quarterly IFPRI SAR newsletter

· Provide support in creating and managing social media content

· Regularly update the media contacts and draft press releases

· Provide support to organize IFPRI South Asia events

· Provide copy-editing support for publishing communication materials

· Draft blogs and articles to capture research findings

· Document minutes of meeting for team meetings and key events for institutional memory

· Provide support to researchers in capturing conference proceedings

· Regularly update the IFPRI events contact database to circulate invites for policy seminar, workshops, conferences etc.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication/ PR/ Journalism/ English or 4  years of relevant experience

· Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

· Ability to work independently and multitask under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Detail oriented and strong organizational skills

· Demonstrated copy editing skills

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite                                               

Preferred Qualifications:

· Proficiency in professional communication tools, web-based platforms and social media

· Basic HTML

Physical Demand & Work environment:

· Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time

· Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.

· Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.

For more information and online application click here