WRI India
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wri-india.org
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About Us
WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org
Job Highlight
The Manager will work closely with WRI India’s MobiliseHer team to develop strategic communication products that highlight the impact of WRI India’s work on gender and urban mobility across cities. The role requires experience in creating engaging social media content, along with skills in design and video editing, and strong proficiency in English writing, editing, and proofreading.
What You Will Do
Digital Media Content Creation (30%)
- Develop creative communication products for different formats (like short video snippets, graphics, reels) for different WRI India channels – WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
- Repurpose existing research products (like research reports, decks, blogs) into simple communications products for strategic social media messaging.
- Develop and execute a communication strategy for the project with tailored messaging for specific target audience.
- Create new content (like a short video explainer) to highlight milestones and outcomes.
- Build capacity of project team in improving social media presence and support development of new digital platforms (like websites, dashboard, etc.).
Other Content Creation (25%)
- Provide on-ground support to convenings, workshops, and other engagement efforts and document proceedings for digital outreach.
- Support project team in writing blogs, research papers, news articles, etc.
- Record podcasts, webinars, reels as needed and ensure wide dissemination and engagement on relevant platforms.
- Develop content for press releases, media pitches, and facilitate the writing of op-eds for external publications.
Event Outreach and Support (30%)
- Prepare presentation decks/brochures/flyers and other material as needed to communicate project work impactfully.
- Support teams in developing reading materials (concept notes, agendas, etc.) for convenings/workshops.
- Facilitate internal coordination and lend end-to-end communication support during on-ground convenings.
- Create strategic communication plans for key events (local, national and global) and implement robust processes for seamless logistics.
Contracts, Payments and Admin Support (15%)
- Coordinate contracts end-to-end with the operations team, including timely submission, documentation, and regular follow-up to ensure approvals, timelines, and payments stay on track.
- Ensure all vendor invoices are submitted and processed in line with WRI India’s requirements, with complete and accurate supporting documents.
- Liaise with internal teams and vendors to resolve payment or documentation issues promptly and support overall administrative coordination.
What You Will Need
- 7-10 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.
- Experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders and vendors.
- Understanding of transport systems and the role of gender within them would be an added advantage
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English and familiarity with Kannada is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships internally and externally.
- Capability to communicate complex ideas in simple language.
- Ability to meet stringent deadlines, manage multiple project deadlines.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.
- Understanding of how events are organized and basic troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or other AV/ animation software) is preferred.
Salary and Benefits: INR 18,00,000 to 24,00,000 Per Annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI India offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance)
Location: Delhi, Bangalore
Start Date: At the earliest
List Of Documents To Be Attached
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.
How To Apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.
Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
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