Associate Program Director – Communications

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the organization's strategic communications function, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term organizational goals.

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Develop and implement integrated communication and branding strategies across digital, print, media, and stakeholder engagement platforms.

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Lead the creation of high-quality communication products, including annual reports, publications, thought leadership articles, campaign materials, presentations, multimedia content, and leadership communications.

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Strengthen the organization's brand identity by ensuring consistency in messaging, visual identity, and communication standards across all channels.

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Build and manage relationships with media, strategic partners, donors, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to enhance organizational visibility and influence.

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Lead media engagement, including press releases, media briefings, interviews, and crisis communication, where required.

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Provide strategic communication support to organizational programmes, partnerships, events, and knowledge dissemination initiatives.

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Guide and mentor the communications team while fostering collaboration with programme, fundraising, and leadership teams.

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Monitor communication performance using relevant metrics and analytics and recommend improvements to maximize outreach and engagement.

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Identify emerging communication trends, digital platforms, and innovative storytelling approaches to strengthen the organization's public profile.

Skills and Experience Required:

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Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, Marketing, or a related discipline.

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10–12 years of progressive experience in corporate communications, strategic communications, branding, public relations, or stakeholder engagement.

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Demonstrated experience in developing and executing organization-wide communication strategies.

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Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.

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Strong experience in media relations, digital communications, brand management, and campaign development.

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Proven ability to engage with senior leadership, donors, partners, government stakeholders, and the media.

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Experience in leading teams and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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Prior experience in the development, sustainability, social impact, research, or consulting sector will be an advantage.

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Knowledge to work in a matrix level organization for sourcing the stories and as a support function.

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Have a good understanding of the digital space and emerging AI technologies that support communication space.

Originally posted on Himalayas