Communications Officer (Gender Equality) – Rural Development Trust

Apply by 15th Jun 22

RDT was founded by Vicente & Anne Ferrer in 1969 with the aim of equal opportunity and prosperity for all. We have reached out to three million poor people by generous support from individuals like you and corporate institutions. Over 3000 poor people visit us every day to avail services of our low-cost hospitals, we work with over 26,000 people with disabilities, 1,08,612 women are part of self-help groups where they seek solutions to their problems and save money in their mini banks.

Working for the last 49 years in this sector, we believe that planned and sincere efforts towards a right direction can make way to eradicate extreme poverty. Our sustainable development approach aims at empowering communities & facilitating the process of development. We at RDT are greatly inspired by people like you who believe in our motto, extend support to our efforts and are contributing towards strengthening rural communities for the social and economic progress.

Job purpose: Rural Development Trust is looking to hire a dedicated Communications Officer (Gender Equality) to join our team.

The communications officer will support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events related to Women Empowerment and Gender Equality.

To succeed as a communications officer, you should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree in communications or related fields is required.

Organization Rural Development Trust
Salary Depending on experience and qualifications (Competitive)
Contract Duration 1 year (Extendable)

Responsibilities:

● Develop, write and edit marketing and communications materials, including press releases, blog posts and social media content with gender perspective/gender sensitivity.

● Promote communications and marketing materials through appropriate social media channels.

● Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns and provide gender inputs.

● Maintain digital media archives including photos and videos.

● Work with communications team members to conceptualize and implement communications strategies and campaigns.

● Liaise and network with national and international NGOs working in the area of Women Empowerment and Gender Equality.

Requirements:

● Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

● A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a communications role is strongly desired.

● Proficiency in Social Media Management is strongly desired. Understand the best practices of main social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, etc.

● Must possess exceptional writing skills in English and be able to compose engaging and accurate content.

● Strong communicator who works well independently and with a team.

● Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Canva is an asset.

● Knowledge of Telugu is an asset.

● Understanding of communications, public relations and marketing best practices.

● Ability to think strategically and identify ways to improve communication efforts.

● Must be resourceful and take initiative even when given minimal direction. Application process: Write to us at information@rdt.co.in with the subject line “Communications Officer (Gender Equality)”.

The application must include:

● A resume/CV.

● A cover letter outlining relevant experience, skillset and ideas for social media.

● Portfolio of previous social media work. Note: Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We will not be able to respond to emails or phone calls regarding the status of your application