Program Communications Associate - Road Safety

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WRI India, an independent knowledge organisation registered as India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. Know more: wri-india.org

Program Overview For Sustainable Cities And Transport

WRI India's urban development work aims to transform the way cities are planned and designed to ensure that urban development benefits people, nature and climate. We focus on integrated solutions to long-standing urban challenges, leveraging evidence-based data, applied research and our network of partners and experts. We collaborate at all levels with the government, city administrations, urban stakeholders and partners to help cities become resilient, low-carbon and liveable while balancing their socio-economic goals. Our work seeks to shape a future where cities work better for everyone.

Job Highlight

The Program Communications Associate will work closely with WRI India’s Road Safety team under the Integrated Transport pillar. This role entails developing strategic communication products to convey the impact of WRI India’s work on road safety. The ideal candidate should have experience in creating engaging social media content and must have design and video editing skills along with excellent skills in English writing, editing, and proofreading.

What you will do:

Content Creation (60%)

• Develop creative communication products for different formats (like short videos, infographics, carousels) for different WRI India channels – WhatsApp, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
• Repurpose existing research products (like research reports, decks, blogs) into engaging communications products for strategic digital media messaging.
• Document project milestones and outcomes and showcase them across channels.
• Assist production of podcasts, webinars, reels and explore other new-age formats to ensure wide dissemination and engagement on relevant platforms.
• Develop press releases, media pitches, and support blogs/articles writing for internal/external publications.

Event Outreach and Support (40%)

• Provide on-ground support to conferences, workshops, and other engagement efforts and document proceedings for digital/offline outreach and donor reporting.
• Facilitate internal coordination and lend end-to-end communication support for seamless execution of on-ground convenings of different scales.
• Prepare presentation decks/brochures/flyers/event collateral and other engaging communication material to be used in convenings.
• Support teams in developing reading materials (concept notes, agendas, etc.) for convenings/workshops.
• Manage end-to-end vendor payments, contracts and other backend institutional processes.

What you will need:

• 2-4 years of full-time experience working as a communication coordinator.
• Knowledge of road safety and mobility will be preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English and familiarity with Marathi is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capability to communicate complex ideas in simple language.
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines, manage multiple project deadlines.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, technical curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of how events are organized and basic troubleshooting capabilities.
• Proficiency in design software (Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, or other AV/ animation software) is preferred.

Potential Salary and Benefits: INR 9,50,000 to 12,00,000 Per Annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Mumbai

Duration: 6 Months (Extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Kindly note that WRI India’s recruitment process does not involve any payment at any stage. Applicants will never be asked to share bank account or financial information as part of the application. All official communication and offer letters are issued only through authorised WRI India email IDs.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

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People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.