Work With Aarambh India: Job Opening for Communications Manager

Job Title: Communications Manager

Organization: Prerana’s The Aarambh India Initiative

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 1 – 5 years

Deadline for Applications: 30^th September 2020.

Summary: The Aarambh India Initiative is looking for a full-time person, based out of or willing to move to Mumbai, for the post of Communications Manager.

The position would require you to conceptualise, design and implement The Aarambh India Initiative’s Communications strategy.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages people from marginalized castes, genders, sexualities and ability to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Conceptualise, design and implement The Aarambh India Initiatives communication strategy
2. Develop & implement ideas for communication products with other program managers towards impactful dissemination of knowledge & information on relevant issues.
3. Drive online community engagement through social media & other digital platforms
4. Explore new avenues of storytelling – both online & on-ground.
5. Liaise with like-minded organizations towards partnerships & collaborations.
6. Develop, write and publish articles, newsletters & reports.
7. Document & showcase stories and experiences that reflect the organizational work, spirit & vision.

Qualifications and Experience: 

1. 1– 5 years of years of demonstrated experience in communications, content writing, marketing, and social media strategy.
2. Excellent English reading and writing skills. The ability to read, write and translate to other regional & national languages is a plus.
3. Familiarity with Basic Platforms & tools like wordpress, mailchimp, instagram, facebook, twitter etc is expected. A working knowledge of photo editing tools, audio-video editing tools is a plus. Candidates must be open to learning new tools and communication ideas.
4. Must have passion for working on child rights coupled with nuanced understanding & openness to engage with and understand various intersections & on-ground realities.
5. Candidates should display an ability to work collaboratively in a team and in alignment with The Aarambh India Initiative’s creative vision. They must exhibit efficiency and an ability to prioritise and plan.

Note:

• The Aarambh India Initiative office is a tight ship and requires team players with a willingness to be flexible.
• As The Aarambh India Initiative works with vulnerable children, certain policies are designed and implemented to ensure rights and well-being of the children we work with are safeguarded and upheld. All employees, without exception, are expected to adhere to the child protection policy & systems.
• The Aarambh India Initiative believes that child rights issues are intersectional issues, which affect people of different identities and backgrounds in different ways. People of all ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

1. Send your resume at info@aarambhindia.org and mention ‘Çommunications Manager’ in the Subject line.
2. Ensure your resume also includes two contacts for purposes of reference.
3. Please include a brief sample of your past writing
4. In the body of your email, write a cover letter which may communicate your experience, availability  and why you wish to apply for this post

About The Aarambh India Initiative:   

Aarambh India is a joint initiative of NGO Prerana & ADM Capital Foundation based out of Mumbai, India working on protection of children from sexual offences & related issues. Towards this, it works on ground with victims & families as well as with local and national systems & stakeholders. http://aarambhindia.org is the 1st Indian online resource centre for stakeholders working on child protection against sexual offences.