Accountability Initiative, Centre for Policy Research looking for a Communications Associate / Officer

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Priyanka Anand Chadha

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Oct 19, 2015, 6:52:22 AM10/19/15

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Accountability Initiative (AI) at the Centre for Policy Research (cprindia.org) is seeking to hire a Communications Associate / Officer to manage its communication and outreach activities. The role will necessarily demand strategic thinking combined with innovation – the integrated ability to understand AI’s research products, its potential target audiences, and traditional as well as new media channels. It will involve developing dissemination strategies and creating customized material targeting specific audiences for AI’s program interventions, across media.

Responsibilities

Support in conceptualizing and implementing AI's internal and external communications strategy
Identify key target audiences and create a plan for engaging with them
Develop and write content for the website and social media including news stories, case studies, as needed (in collaboration with Research and Program Team)
Work closely with AI Research team to develop, design and produce AI reports and other dissemination material
Create and deploy a plan for AI web and social media presence
Organize regular public seminars, conferences and other events
Report on reach and impact of communications activities and initiatives
Undertake any other duties as required

Required qualifications

Master’s degree in Media / Communication Arts / Public Policy / Development Studies /Economics / Political Science or any other social science discipline
2-5 years work experience writing for news media / communications in the non-profit sector – the position will be based on the candidate’s work experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the social sector and policy space
Prior experience of working in a research role / organization will be preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in using social media tools

Skills

Strategic planning and communication design
Strong networks in International, National, State or District level news media, academia, civil society and / or government
Good time and project management skills
Strong presentation skills
Familiarity with development of new media strategy and communication
Fluency in English and Hindi

To apply, please send your CV (2 pages maximum), 1 writing sample, and contact details of 3 references to Priyanka Anand Chadha at pch...@accountabilityindia.org

The Accountability Initiative (AI), at Centre for Policy Research, seeks to strengthen the analytical frameworks of the accountability debate in India through three types of activities:

Building Evidence – AI conducts cutting edge research on public service delivery systems. It focusses on understanding state capabilities and accountability systems by tracking the planning, budgeting and decision making structures of social sector schemes such as the ICDS, SSA and MDM.
Deepening Public Debate – Underlying AI’s work is a strong commitment to the idea that enhanced citizen engagement in governance processes is a primary driver of change. AI therefore pro-actively disseminates its research work in the public domain and uses the evidence generated through its research to strengthen civic debate. AI also provides structured learning opportunities and products such as the PAISA course, through which we engage with citizens and governments, to build an in-depth understanding of governance processes.
Catalysing Reforms – AI effects change by using its research and learning products to partner with governments. It does this through the piloting of reform models and by initiating conversations on ways to embed accountability into public service delivery systems.