Head of Communications

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the communications department of a social impact foundation working with rural communities. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Your role will involve providing leadership to the communications team, overseeing stakeholder engagement efforts, managing external relations, and ensuring the effective implementation of communication plans. Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Communication Planning & Implementation: - Developing an overarching communications strategy aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. - Translating the overarching strategy into actionable plans and tactics. - Analyzing market trends, audience insights, and organizational priorities to create a comprehensive plan that drives impact. - Creating detailed communication plans for specific campaigns, initiatives, or projects and overseeing their execution. - Overseeing content creation efforts and collaborating with content creators, copywriters, designers, and videographers to produce high-quality content across channels. - Monitoring performance metrics, analyzing insights, and collecting feedback to drive continuous improvement. - Managing the communications budget and allocating resources effectively to support initiatives and campaigns. Leadership and Management: - Fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the team. - Providing leadership to the communications team by setting clear goals, systems, and processes that optimize productivity and performance. - Guiding the team toward achieving departmental and organizational objectives. - Supporting and strengthening a collaborative and inclusive work culture where team members can thrive. - Supervising daily activities of the communications team and ensuring tasks are completed effectively and efficiently. Stakeholder Engagement: - Overseeing stakeholder engagement initiatives and maintaining relationships with artisans, employees, donors, partners, and community members. - Enhancing the organization's reputation and impact through effective relationship management. External Relations: - Acting as the primary point of contact for media communication, public events, and industry forums. - Building relationships with media outlets, influencers, and partners to amplify the organization's message. - Representing the organization in select settings as delegated by the leadership. Must-Have Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field; Masters preferred. - Minimum 12 years of experience in communications, with at least 7 years in a leadership role. - Proven ability to develop and execute impactful communications strategies. - Strong leadership and team management skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across stakeholder groups. - Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Technical expertise in analytics, SEO, and performance tracking tools. - Experience in budget management and performance monitoring. - Proficiency in English and Hindi; knowledge of additional regional languages is a plus. Good to Have Qualifications: - Understanding of the social and economic challenges in rural communities and a commitment to their upliftment. - Passion for social impact and a drive to make a meaningful difference. - Experience in using communication strategies to drive positive change in rural contexts.,