Senior Policy and Communications Manager, LEAD at Krea University

Location : New Delhi / Chennai

Type of Employment : Full-time

Salary : Commensurate with qualifications and experience

LEAD at Krea University:

LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Policy and Communications Manager to assist the Associate Director in managing strategic communication efforts with a strong focus on policy writing, synthesising inputs from diverse stakeholders, and delivering impactful messaging to a range of audiences. This role requires exceptional writing abilities, a keen understanding of policy issues, and the capacity to translate complex information into clear, compelling narratives for varied stakeholders.

The candidate will also support the research team in developing documents such as reports, formulating policy recommendations from research findings, and producing other support documents such as policy briefs, fact sheets, learning outputs and evidence briefs. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing policy-related working groups, facilitating policy dialogues, developing partnerships with policymaking bodies and producing high-quality knowledge outputs. The candidate will be responsible for managing a team of advocacy and communication associates and a portfolio of interventions related to policy advocacy, communication and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Policy Writing and Analysis:

Content Development and Strategy:

Qualifications:

Application Instructions:

Deadline: Applications will be open till the position is filled. To apply, please collate your resume, a cover letter and writing sample in a single PDF and apply in the form here . Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Job Features Job Category Senior Manager