About ISDM 

The Indian School of Development Management pioneers a transformative approach to management, envisioning a world that is just, equitable, and sustainable. Established in 2016, it serves as a foundational hub for cultivating a robust ecosystem and a cadre of skilled professionals dedicated to advancing social change globally.


Driven by the conviction that the social sector plays a pivotal role in addressing humanity's most pressing challenges, the school operates on the premise that effective management is essential for achieving significant impact. By nurturing talent in Development Management tailored to the unique needs of the social sector, the school aims to catalyze sustainable socio-economic and ecological progress on a large scale.


Recognizing the power of institutions to shape professional ecosystems, the school aims to establish itself as a beacon of excellence in higher education. Through this, it seeks to lay the groundwork for a thriving community of practitioners dedicated to driving positive change in society.


Over the past seven years, the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) has garnered validation, support, and funding from esteemed individuals and organizations. While numerous programs worldwide aim to cultivate management capabilities for the social sector, they often reside within larger university ecosystems or business schools, where they may receive lesser attention compared to mainstream programs. ISDM stands out as the sole institution globally dedicated to fostering a comprehensive ecosystem for Development Management, focusing on pioneering work in critical areas.


ISDM's initiatives encompass:

  1. Knowledge Creation: Establishing a Global Knowledge Hub to create, disseminate, and institutionalize contextual knowledge on building, leading, and managing social purpose organizations, networks, and platforms.
  2. Talent Nurturing: Offering the Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM) to attract and develop top-tier talent capable of addressing management challenges within the sector.
  3. Capacity Building: Providing Strategic Capacity Building programs to enhance individual and institutional capacities in development management, thereby fostering sustainable and scalable social impact.


ISDM has successfully completed its Proof of Concept Phase and is now set for expansion over the next five years. Key achievements include high placement rates for PGP-DM graduates and plans for increased batch sizes, a new campus, international partnerships, and accreditation. The institute is also conducting research and establishing Centers of Excellence in various areas of social impact. Additionally, it offers programs for professionals and resources for grassroots organizations. Know More at www.isdm.org.in.   

ISDM invites individuals who share its vision to join in creating a dynamic, catalytic ecosystem and positioning India as a thought leader in Development Management, ultimately enabling sustainable social impact at scale.


About the Role

The Senior Communications Associate is a key member of the Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI), housed within the Global Knowledge Hub (GKH) at ISDM. The role entails providing support for developing content for social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) and working with teams to develop and edit content for blogs, op-eds, and knowledge collaterals emerging from research projects and centers of excellence.

The person will provide support in developing content such as blogs, and articles, updating project pages on website(s), working with teams to write articles, and opinion pieces, developing knowledge products such as reports, flyers, and infographics, and supporting teams with communications activities at events and workshops.

She/he will work with vendors, providing support and troubleshooting technical issues, where appropriate. S/he will be a key member of the CDSSI team ensuring that all communications material and knowledge artefacts are maintained in a consistent quality.


The role is a full-time role based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.


Main Responsibilities

  • Work with the Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI) team on executing dissemination and communication strategy for key research projects.
  • Work with the CDSSI team to construct effective, well-designed, high-impact communication collaterals, using existing material or creating new material, across both physical and digital channels.
  • Work with the CDSSI team to develop newsletter content, and website content pertaining to allied projects and COEs.
  • Work with the CDSSI team to develop high-quality dissemination pieces such as opinion pieces, articles, blogs, and press releases.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with PR, design, and video editing partners to deliver and execute dissemination assignments for key research projects and CDSSI.


Social Media

Own Social Media needs for CDSSI, including: 

  • Developing digital content and infographics for social media in consultation with the Senior Manager and COE team. Work with the digital marketing team on submitting support tickets for the same.
  • Spotting trends and opportunities on social media that are in line with the project/COE goals, and integrating them within the social media content planned as per the strategic operating plans (SOP).


Events and Communication needs

Own communication needs around events and convenings:

  • Work with the Program Manager, CDSSI, and Senior Manager, Communications, to plan and execute outreach and related communications activities around key events. This includes online and offline media; pre-event, during, and post-event.
  • Ensure all events follow standard brand guidelines and processes, working closely with project/COE teams and external vendors for the same.

 


Qualifications

  • A Master’s degree is preferred in fields such as communications, journalism, English language or literature, social sciences, or allied fields.
  • Minimum 4-8 years of full-time experience working with the following-
  • Communication and copywriting, particularly in the long form
  • Creating high-quality, short-form audio-visual content and social media content
  • Content writing for external communication including newsletters, reports, direct mailers, presentations
  • Conducting online and offline events
  • Familiarity with APA 7th Edition, Chicago Manual Style, and other established publishing guidelines
  • Familiarity with visualizing and co-producing reports, flyers, and other research-derived products 


Key Attributes:

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks across different teams, and take initiative.
  • Demonstrated writing ability to communicate complex ideas in well-organized, everyday language.
  • Ability to understand research and translate ‘heavy’, knowledge artifacts into relevant and engaging communication pieces for stakeholders
  • Ability to self-manage and meet deadlines
  • Enthusiasm, flexibility, curiosity, and the willingness to learn
  • Ability to uphold transparency and accountability to work with a hybrid team




Remuneration for this role will be commensurate with qualifications & experience. To learn more about us and apply, check out isdm.org.in/careers.


ISDM is an equal-opportunity organization with a particular emphasis on affirmative action. The culture of the organization is one of professionalism while also one that greatly values relationships.

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