Communications Manager - Mumbai

About Accion :

Accion is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a fair and inclusive economy for the nearly two billion people who are failed by the global financial system. We develop and scale responsible digital financial solutions for small business owners, smallholder farmers, and women, so they can make informed decisions and improve their lives. Through targeted investment strategies, advisory solutions, and expert thought leadership, we work with local partners to develop and scale cheaper, more accessible, and customer-friendly financial solutions. Since 1961, Accion has helped build 267 financial service providers serving low-income clients in 75 countries, reaching 440 million people. More at https : / / www.accion.org .

Position Summary

Accion's global communications team seeks a Communications Manager to support a long-term program focused on connecting micro and small businesses to the digital economy. The position is located in Mumbai, India.

The Communications Manager will lead positioning strategy for the program, promoting the impact of this work to connect micro and small businesses to the digital economy and Accion's capabilities to cultivate future partnerships. The Communications Manager will lead planning for at least one in-person industry event with a targeted audience and drive content efforts through content planning, writing and editing, and social media copywriting. As we work to raise Accion's profile in the fields of impact investing, financial inclusion, fintech, and economic empowerment, they will work with Accion's teams to ensure our work is shared with target audiences in a high-quality and dynamic way.

The ideal candidate has at least six years' experience in strategic communications and content production and experience in access to finance and / or international development. We are looking for someone with a strategic mindset, keen eye for detail, strong writing and storytelling skills, and high creativity.

The position will be based in Mumbai or Bangalore, India and will report to the Senior Manager, Digital Content, in the United States.

Position Responsibilities

Strategy and operations (25%)

• Lead implementation of program communications strategy, working closely with program management and communications teams to deliver content showcasing Accion's expertise in digital transformation and embedded finance, and supporting business development efforts and cultivation of future partnerships.
• Participate in relevant coordination meetings with communications and project staff.
• Provide regular communications updates to partners.
• Coordinate with PR staff to ensure they have the information on program activities to position Accion experts and expertise with target media outlets and events.

Content gathering and creation (50%) :

Event planning and operations (20%)

Additional duties, as assigned (5%).

Position Qualifications

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel.

Skills Required

strategic communications, international development, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Event Organizing, Content Production, Editing, access to finance