Communications Manager

About the role

The Manager - Communications & External Relations primary leads corporate communications and external relationship. The position is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership in external communication, increasing visibility and supporting the leadership team in strategic engagement with external stakeholders, including current and potential donors.The position acts as the custodian of brand Americares India and works closely with Americares Foundation marketing and communication team based in the USA to strengthen the brand. In addition, the position also provides communication support for projects being implemented and oversee the work of a team member responsible for providing behavior change communication support to project teams.

What will you do in this role (Roles and Responsibilities)

Develop an annual external relations plan to engage and communicate with external stakeholders, partners and donors to update them on our work. This would include working on corporate communications materials like flyers, reports, annual reports, stories from the field and media relations.

Manage Americares social media handles, website and improve visibility in digital space to amplify our work, impact and improve visibility

Work with the leadership team to develop pitch presentations, program briefs, flyers, donor reports, annual reports and proposals.

Maintain and develop a database of project photographs, field stories and provide editorial support and oversight for internal and external communications.

Explore opportunities for Americares to participate in external meetings, create and manage events that improves our visibility

Respond to and manage press relationship as required, including drafting press releases and exploring opportunities in showcasing our work.

Work with project managers to support them in developing project impact stories, organizing field visits and support project communication needs.

Work with external design, creative agencies / consultants, to design and produce required communication materials.

Oversee behavior change communication support for projects provided by communication associate, to project teams.

Work closely with marketing and communications teams of Americares Foundation, USA to ensure that all communication materials developed are aligned with Americares branding and messaging guidelines.

We are looking for someone who has

A bachelor’s degree, ideally in Communications, PR / Marketing or Journalism, with 5-8 years’ experience in managing communication programs and corporate communication. A master’s degree would be an advantage

Demonstrated experience in managing communications in a professional organization

Skills and Competencies

Excellent writing and editing skills – in English and Hindi. Ability to work in Marathi and Kannada would be an advantage

Ability to develop communication briefs that articulate clearly the communication needs and audiences it is meant for

Ability to translate stories, data and statistics into compelling statements of Americares work and impact

Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Photoshop, Coral Draw, Canva or other desktop design and publishing software

Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Experience coordinating with vendors and publications

Proven ability to work effectively and independently, but also to serve as an effective member of a team

NOTE : Writing samples will be reviewed for this position.

We are a diverseteam and we’re looking for you to bring your own unique flavor to this role!

Why Work with Americares India

We foster a supportive and inclusive environment through the following initiatives :

Employee Wellbeing : We offer mental health and wellness programs, including physical and virtual meetups, to promote inclusivity and connection.

Employee Voice : Launching this year, we are committed to reshaping our employee policies to ensure theyremain balanced and centered on the needs of our team.

Goal settingand Reviews : We support your career growththrough clear goal-setting and regular performance reviews to help you reflect on your progress.

CompetitiveCompensation : We believe in fair and competitive salariesthat align with your responsibilities and contributions.

Comprehensive Leave Policy : Our leave policy combines public holidays, paid leave, casual leave and other leaves encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

About Americares India

Americares India is a public charitable trust registered in 2006. Americares India Foundation is a health-focused relief and development organization whose mission is to enable people and communities in India access health in times of disaster and every day. With good health, people can attend school, be productive at work, care for their families and contribute to strong communities. Poor health puts all of that at risk. At Americares India Foundation, our vision is a world in which all people have pathways to health and opportunity. We save lives and improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential. Each year, Americares India Foundation delivers innovative health programs and quality medical aid across India, making it the country’s leading non-profit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. We currently implement programs in 12 states and our Humanitarian Programs have a footprint across 23 Indian states.

Equal Opportunity

Americares India is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace . Our policiesand practices relatingto recruitment, employment, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of caste, community, gender, race, color, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability or any other basis protected by law. Americares India will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Our core values

We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive

For more information, please visit our website : www.americaresindia.org

If you meet the above criteria, please share your CV and a cover letter to americaresindia@americares.org

Please mention your current and expected salary in your cover letter.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.