Director/Senior Director - Strategic Communication - Public Affairs

We have an opening with one of our client for the role of Director/Sr Director Strategic Communication.

Job Location: Delhi

Key Responsibilities

- Day-to-day management of public affairs and strategic communications client accounts.

- Work as part of a highly motivated public affairs team in India and build up the public affairs practice.

- Work with senior management to develop the firm's overall India plan, and consolidate India's role within the firm's global network.

- Provide strong input to the development of the firm's strategic direction in the India market, based on an experience of the country's political, business and economic environments.

- Work with senior management to develop plans for business development, with particular emphasis on public affairs and strategic communications.

- Provide input for the New Delhi office's participation in marketing and promotional activities, in India and within Asia.

- Lead the creation of high quality written materials for all business development activities.

- Manage and mentor junior team members and help them to grow with the company.

Key Requirements

- Fluency in English, both verbal and written

- University degree or higher

- Track record of providing public affairs consultancy for local and international clients

- New business development skills (ability to develop strategies, proposals, etc.)

- Experience in risk and issues management, crisis communications and advocacy is a plus

- Excellent presentation style and skills

- Excellent project management skills

- An ability to be independent, work under own direction and manage own time

- A collegiate approach to working in a diverse team across the Asia region and also globally