Associate, Communications

• locations
• India - Main - New Delhi

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R-03222

World Change Starts with Educated Children® 

World Change Starts with Educated Children®

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview:

The Associate, Communications (Campaigns & Events, Website and social media) will play a crucial role in developing and executing communications strategies that enhance Room to Read’s visibility, promote its foundational literacy and girls’ education, and support its country-wide programs. The Associate will support Room to Read India's communications approach, narrative-led communications that position the organization as a credible systems partner in foundational literacy and gender equality. The role requires creativity, strong writing skills, campaign and events management skills, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities:

Understanding of Room to Read’s work:

Demonstrate a deep understanding of Room to Read’s mission, values, and programs, particularly in the areas of literacy development and girls' education in India. Be well-versed in the organization's efforts to create a positive influence, its approach to early childhood education, and its commitment to creating culturally relevant, sustainable learning opportunities in communities across India.

Content Development:

Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear, engaging, and effective content across various formats, including social media posts, blog articles, website and other relevant media, while maintaining consistency with the organization’s tone and messaging.

Narrative Management:

Maintain and apply defined strategic narratives across all content, ensuring that social media posts, collateral, and campaigns consistently reflect Room to Read India's positioning as a systems partner and credible sector voice.

Internal Communication:

Support the team with internal newsletters, reports including the annual report, and communications materials to keep staff informed and engaged with organizational priorities. Identify opportunities for an effective country wide dissemination of the communications material developed.

Campaign and event support:

Lead/Assist in organizing the organization’s key flagship campaigns and national as well as state events, including working on specific content pieces, as required by the campaign/event. This also entails developing communications materials for events, including speeches, presentations, talking points, and event briefs. It will require the candidate to work with teams across all the intervention states of Room to Read India.

Website and Social Media Management:

Ensure the regular maintenance and updates of the organization's website, ensuring content accuracy, functionality, and user experience. Responsibilities include uploading new content in a timely manner including crucial financial documents, removing dated content, optimizing web pages for SEO, and coordinating with web developers for technical improvements as needed. The person will also manage the social media channels of Room to Read and ensure that the content calendar and plans are adhered to.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.

• 3-5 years of professional experience in communications, media relations, or public relations, ideally within the non-profit, education, or international development sectors.

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a strong ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.

• Proficiency in digital communications, including social media platforms and content management systems with demonstrated experience in social media management.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to translate programmatic or technical work into accessible, audience-specific narratives, preferably in the education, development, or social sector context.

• Prior experience of managing big ticket campaigns and national events.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• A passion for Room to Read’s mission of promoting foundational literacy and girls’ education.

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.

• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.

• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.

• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read:   

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.