CEGIS - Senior Program Associate - Analytical Communications

Position Summary:

The Senior Associate Analytical Communications will be responsible for transforming complex research, data, and technical analyses into compelling and accessible communication materials. This role is ideal for someone with a consulting or analytical writing background who excels at synthesizing large volumes of informationsuch as reports, dashboards, and datasetsinto clear, structured, and impactful narratives.

The incumbent will work closely with solution and program delivery teams to develop high-quality presentations, policy briefs, reports, and stakeholder pitches that translate data-driven insights into actionable messaging. They will also support the fundraising team by crafting persuasive donor proposals, impact reports, and strategic communication materials that effectively convey CEGISs mission and impact.

The ideal candidate is a strong analytical thinker with experience in structured problem-solving, storytelling with data, and executive-level communication. They should have a proven ability to distill complex findings into succinct takeaways, design data-driven presentations, and create engaging written and visual materials for diverse stakeholders, including government partners, funders, and the broader public policy ecosystem.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Simplifying Technical and Analytical Content:

- Work closely with solution and program delivery teams to distill complex data, insights, and - analyses into clear and compelling narratives.

- Develop engaging presentations, policy briefs, and explainer documents that effectively communicate key findings and recommendations.

- Use storytelling techniques to make research and impact narratives more accessible to non-technical audiences.

2. Content Development:

- Design visually appealing and data-driven presentations for internal and external stakeholders especially the board and international donors among others.

3. Fundraising and Donor Communications:

- Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop persuasive grant proposals and donor reports.

- Craft compelling pitch decks, concept notes, and other fundraising collateral tailored to different donor audiences.

- Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with CEGISs strategic priorities in fundraising materials.

4. Visual and Data Storytelling:

- Leverage data visualization tools and techniques to make research findings more digestible.

- Work closely with designers to create infographics, charts, and other visual aids that enhance clarity and engagement.

- Simplify the ongoing dialogue around our solutions into succint materials that can be used to pitch externally

Desired Skills:

- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in analytical writing, consulting, strategic communications, or a related field.

- Bachelors degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex reports, dashboards, and datasets into clear takeaways.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in simplifying technical and analytical content for different audiences.

- Proficiency in creating structured presentations using Google Slides/MS PowerPoint, with a strong eye for clarity and visual storytelling.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, working across teams in a fast-paced environment.

- Experience with data storytelling and familiarity with visualization tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, or Power BI (preferred).

- Basic knowledge of fundraising communications, including donor proposals, grant writing, and impact reporting (preferred).

- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to format and structure content for maximum impact.

- Self-starter with a collaborative mindset, capable of working independently while supporting multiple teams.

Location and Compensation:

The ideal candidate can be based remotely and should be willing to travel, when needed. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidates experience levels.