• Collaborate with the Director-Strategic Communications to implement organisation's overall communications strategy and position it as a leading think tank from the Global South.
• Design and execute strategic communications plans for various research teams to ensure organisation's research has maximum impact.
• Lead on-ground crisis management and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential reputational risks.
• Forge and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, especially media editors and social influencers, in India and globally, to enhance organisation's visibility.
• Manage and improve team performance of organisations Outreach team by reviewing work, providing timely feedback, and evaluating key results areas. Identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Strengthen and establish monitoring systems to track conversations online and in the media to anticipate sensitivities and feedback.
• Identify and execute high-impact communications partnerships with allied organisations, media partners, and corporate partners.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Foresight Team at the organisation and liaison with others in the Outreach team on time-sensitive requests from Foresight.
• Stay up to date with latest communications trends and and help the organisation adopt industry best practices.
• Monitor and analyse communication metrics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust as needed.
• Manage organisation's brand and ensure all communication materials adhere to brand guidelines
• Ensure strict adherence to outreach processes at the organisation.
• Support the outreach team on content-related and coordination activities as and when required.
• Support the Director - Strategic Communications and Communications Coordinator on special and innovative projects.

Functional Details:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience, with at least two years preferred in a leadership position.
• Prior experience in managing crises for recognised brands and organisations of repute.
• Proven track record of successful crisis management and strategic communications planning.
• Strong relationships with key editors, journalists, and influencers in the industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Prior experience in a media organisation/development sector organisation/PR organisation in a similar role/ capacity.
• Ability to work well under pressure; remain composed and solution-focussed.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Strong drive and initiative, a self-starter.

The organisation operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks.