CDP India - Senior Communications Officer

Senior Communications Officer

Job Purpose and Background :

Do you have a passion for the Environment and Sustainability want to make a difference? Would you like to work with the leading businesses in India on climate action?

CDP is seeking a committed and driven communications expert to join the CDP India team to contribute to fulfilling CDP's overarching communications and marketing strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to lead, develop and implement integrated multi-channel communications strategies and plans, in line with India's Strategic Plan and the Global Communications Strategy.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of leading communications strategies and delivering plans. This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic business-facing organization, working to get CDP's messages across to our key audiences.

Key responsibilities include :

Communications Strategy :

- Lead, develop and implement an integrated multi-channel communications strategy in India, in line with CDP's Strategy in India and the Global Communications Strategy

- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of communications plans and campaigns for specific programs of activity in the Indian market, sometimes in collaboration with partner organizations

- Communicate and champion CDP's brand and strategic positioning to key stakeholders in the region through CDP's channels

- Coordinate with CDP Global Communications team to implement global communications in India.

Media Outreach :

- Lead, develop and implement a regional plan to maximize CDP India's media coverage through compelling news stories, thought leadership, proactive and reactive media outreach, working closely with the global communications team

- Build and maintain relationships with target journalists and editors in major media outlets in the country (broadcast, print, web and social media) to ensure widespread coverage of CDP India's work in the region, mission and the value of environmental disclosure to non-state actors

- Draft press releases, media briefings and advisories, and other media materials for CDP India as required

- Work with the global communications team to translate global media campaigns to key audiences in the country, remaining receptive to global and country specific media trends/hooks in the trade and environmental space.

- {Identify and proactively act upon media opportunities to maximize media coverage of CDP India.

Content Development :

- Research & develop creative content for CDP India in line with CDP's central content strategy and plan, for CDP reports, media articles, blogs, social media, marketing collateral, etc., working closely with the global content team

- Provide communications steer to CDP India staff with the production of regional reports, workshops, webinars, and event management

- Create and write compelling and original content for marketing materials, print and digital publications, newsletters, annual and thought leadership reports, targeted to CDP stakeholders, partners and sponsors

- Support the Director of CDP India on ad hoc projects and carry out any other work that supports CDP India's operations and international presence, as required.

Required Experience :

- Degree in communication with minimum of 5+ years' full-time work experience. Experience in writing on sustainability, climate change and environmental issues will be an added advantage.

Required Skills :

- Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to research, assimilate and analyse information, compose documents, and present data in a clear and concise manner to appropriate stakeholders, including senior management, program staff and external audiences

- The ability to build strong relationships across cultures, with experience of working closely with a global team

- Strong understanding of strategy, including identifying priority audiences and channels, compelling key messages, driving thought leadership content in a regional context, and ensuring alignment to organizational mission and objectives

- Self-motivation and an ability to work effectively under pressure in multiple projects at the same time

- The ability to communicate and liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

- Knowledge of social media tools and the ability to write for these to maximise visibility of CDP India.

- This is a full-time WFO role based at CDP's New Delhi office for a fixed term of 1 year (with possibility of renewal basis performance).

Salary and Benefits : INR 10,00,000 - 12,00,000 exclusive of annual discretionary bonus (depending on company performance), 22 holidays (annually) plus bank holidays, Provident fund, Medical Insurance.

Before you apply :

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How to apply :

Please email your CV and a covering letter (1 page only) explaining how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities with Senior Communications Officer followed by your first name and surname in the subject The deadline is 25th February, 2022 at Midnight.