Communications Manager - NGO (8-15 yrs)

1. POSITION VACANT: Communications Manager, Resolve to Save Lives, New Delhi (Remote)

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL) is a US based nonprofit organization partnering with countries, communities, and organizations to prevent 100 million deaths from cardiovascular disease and make the world safer from epidemics.

RTSL is committed to saving as many lives as possible by prioritizing partnerships with government, national, and local organizations in low- and middle-income countries to co-create, advocate for, and scale up activities in heart disease prevention and epidemic preparedness.

Resolve to Save Lives Services Private Limited (RTSL-SPL) in India collaborates with the Indian Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI), WHO-India, and the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), to provide broad-based technical assistance and support across different program areas. The goals of the RTSL-SPL supported cardiovascular health project are to:

(1) Improve hypertension detection and control at the primary health care level in India;

(2) Create and implement a national salt and excess sugar reduction strategic plan;

(3) Support the elimination of harmful artificial trans fats in the food supply, and

(4) Improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to the harmful effects of a high-salt diet and the benefits of reducing salt intake in the community.

Apart from supporting IHCI, RTSL-SPL also works on strengthening digital platforms and data workflows to improve public healthcare systems in India.

For more information about RTSL, please visit https://resolvetosavelives.org/

3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

RTSL is seeking a Communications professional to support its work on cardiovascular health in India. The ideal candidate can operate effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team. S/he should be an excellent project manager, capable of advising partners and colleagues on communications best practices, and motivated by RTSL's mission.

Reporting to the Senior Strategic Partnership Advisor, RTSL India, or their designee, the Communications Manager (CM) shall collaborate closely with technical staff and institutional partners, and with the RTSL communications team. The CM will take on a variety of tasks such as program communications and knowledge management, support partner campaigns and communication efforts and contribute learnings from India across RTSL country offices and partners.

Key Job Responsibilities:

A. BRANDING AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Support branding and execute an external communication strategy for RTSL-registered entity in India, including:

(1) Support website development, content placement, and maintenance;

(2) Adapt and tailor resources developed by the global team for external communication purposes in India;

(3) Develop and implement media and PR strategy, including hiring and managing PR agencies, media relations, event coordination etc.;

(4) Support and develop presentations, documents, etc. for external engagements/ convenings, as required;

(5) Work with design team to ensure consistent branding for all external products. Contribute to shared photo database (DAM) and global communications calendar;

(6) Create content for RTSL and partner social media accounts highlighting programmatic work in India;

(7) Provide communications support based on CVH learnings/ experiences from India to other countries as needed and in accordance with laid down processes for cross-country learning exchanges;

(8) Provide support in donor reporting, and co-ordinate submission of internal reports/ content from India country office as per timelines.

B. PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS AND PARTNER SUPPORT

(1) Assist in coordinating with partner organizations on CVH advocacy efforts at the National and State levels. Support technical staff to ensure validity of the technical content in all communication products;

(2) Provide support to RTSL partners and states as required for communications materials and activities related to RTSL-supported CVH programming, including campaigns, events. Provide feedback on messages to ensure they are technically accurate, locally appropriate, and supportive of clinical practice;

(3) Coordinate translations of communications materials as needed to support the CVH in-country programming efforts.

C. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

(1) Conceptualize and develop a plan for converting organizational research work and program-related documentation into appropriate knowledge management products such as good practice documents, process documents, case studies, policy/issue briefs, etc to highlight RTSL program successes and learnings in India;

(2) Disseminate knowledge products strategically through different platforms to key stakeholders;

(3) Update existing knowledge management products and maintain a digital repository of all RTSL India knowledge management products.

D. GENERAL COORDINATION

(1) Support recruitment of and manage consultants for documentation, reports, photography, and design, as required;

(2) Develop and maintain a local repository of freelance designers, documentation specialists, event managers, videographers, production agencies, digital marketing firms;

(3) Develop and maintain trackers including contact list, events tracker, etc.;

(4) Provide communications support for high profile visits by RTSL leadership;

(5) Draft high-quality talking points and presentations for Executive/ Technical Director for external engagements and maintaining a repository of all content;

(6) Any other communication-related work that may be assigned by the reporting manager.

4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualification

(1) Bachelor's degree or higher in Communication or related field;

Experience

(1) At least eight years' experience in communications (health communication, health policy, strategic communications, public relations and/ or digital communication);

(2) Relevant project management experience

(3) Prior experience with communications campaigns;

Skills and Competencies

(1) Exceptional writing skills with compelling sample blogs, OpEds, reports and short essays;

(2) Background in public health;

(3) Clear, effective and persuasive communicator, both written and oral;

(4) Outstanding computer skills with experience in all Microsoft Office programs;

(5) Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign preferred;

(6) Proficiency in HTML and CSS is a plus;

(7) Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines;

(8) Ability to work independently and with others;

(9) Enthusiasm for the mission of Resolve to Save Lives and the communities served.

5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Salary and benefits package for the position are attractive. Please note that the offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience and salary history.

6. LOCATION: New Delhi (Remote)

7. REFERENCE: CM-RTSL

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.

1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat Nagar

New Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025

Phone Nos.: 011-4081 9900; 4165 3612

9. APPLICATION PROCESS:

Eligible candidates interested in the position are requested to apply using the link https://bit.ly/Apply-CM-RTSL by or before December 8, 2024.