Description

Passing Gifts is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with some form of specially- abled.

FUNCTION:

The Communications Officer is responsible for streamlining communication and managing relationships with government, stakeholders, existing donors, and prospects within India and globally. S/he will support the positioning of the organization in the local industry. This will include providing background information and facilitating media access regionally and nationally to Heifer International Programs in India. The Officer will also ensure that project information is packaged, disseminated, and utilized by appropriate users in conformity with the country’s program agenda, systems, and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES: (including approximate percentage effort) Communication, Coordination, and Stakeholder Management (40%)

• Design, develop, communicate, and implement a communication networking strategy for Heifer programs.
• Collect and share program information including program background, success stories, and best practices with identified stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate project and organization activities such as national and international visits, media shoots, events, study tours, etc.
• Support and coordinate with implementing partners for regional media presence.
• Provide recommendations to senior management on media strategies, public statements, and other information matters in line with Heifer and donor Brand Management guidelines and other policies.
• Support networking and resource mobilization through communication and coordination with external agencies.
• Participate in relevant platforms and networks such as INGO, ASWG (agriculture sector working group), NSWG (national sanitation working group), etc.
• Develop and