Communication and Documentation Officer, DAY-NRLM

Location: DAY-NRLM, New Delhi

Operational Reporting: Deputy Secretary-RL, DAY-NRLM, 

Administrative Reporting: Program Co-Lead and Head – Communication and External Engagement, IWWAGE 

Job Type: Consultancy

Duration of Contract: 12 months (This may be extended based on the performance and funding availability)

Languages Required: English and Hindi

About LEAD at Krea University: 

LEAD is an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act), leverages the power of research, innovation and co-creation to solve complex and pressing challenges in development. LEAD specialises in developing in-depth granular understanding of socio-economic contexts and harnessing actionable insights that have a wide range of applications in industry, policy, and academia. LEAD is a collaborative hub that brings experts from diverse disciplines and sectors together to develop innovative solutions by harnessing innovation, technology and analytics.

About IWWAGE:

Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE) aims to build on existing research and generate new evidence to inform and facilitate the agenda of women’s economic empowerment. IWWAGE is an initiative of LEAD, an action-oriented research centre of IFMR Society (a not-for-profit society registered under the Societies Act). LEAD has strategic oversight and brand support from Krea University (sponsored by IFMR Society) to enable synergies between academia and the research centre.

Background:

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) given its focus on building women’s groups and developing cluster-based livelihoods options. Organised collectives of women build women’s agency and their empowerment. NRLM’s objective for women federations is to serve as institutional bases for multi-sectoral outcomes for poor women–social and economic. This offers the opportunity to assess and scale institutional mechanisms and forms for gender equality and women’s empowerment at the grassroots. Accordingly, the objective of this program of work is to strengthen NRLM’s and select SRLMs’ focus on gender strategically, and ensure tested approaches to gender integration and transformation with federations are institutionalised, and scaled up through strategic state level partnerships. 

IWWAGE is currently a learning and technical partner to DAY-NRLM which aims to enable:

1. Operationalisation of standardised, evidence-backed capacity building for staff and cadres on gender equality, concepts, action and interventions;
2. Developing a non-negotiable, universal approach to establish functional community-level institutions from (village-level to block-level) for strengthening feminist leadership and engendering development planning;
3. Forging partnerships between NMMU (National Mission Management Units) and SMMUs (State Mission Management Units) for developing learning sites to demonstrate impact of community-level institutions in delivering women’s empowerment; 
4. Mainstreaming evidence-based MLE for informing policies for gender integration within the program.

In this context, IWWAGE is seeking applications for the position of Communication and Documentation Officer for providing program support to the effective management of gender programs by contributing in the program design, formulation, monitoring and implementation.

Key Functions/Responsibilities:

The Communication and Documentation Officer will play a key role in supporting the development, documentation, and dissemination of communication and knowledge products for the organisation. This position involves working closely with internal teams and external partners to document key activities, develop impactful content, and ensure effective communication across various platforms. The role also involves organising events, conducting research, and creating materials for outreach to diverse audiences.

Communication & Outreach:

• Develop and execute communication strategies to enhance the visibility of the DAY-NRLM’s work;
• Prepare and edit press releases, program briefs, and promotional materials;
• Create content for the website, social media, newsletters, and other communication channels;
• Support the creation and execution of outreach campaigns.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Document program activities, including case studies, Stories of Change, and lessons learned and good practices;
• Produce high-quality reports, publications, and presentations for stakeholders;
• Organise and curate knowledge products, such as research findings, impact reports, and policy briefs;
• Support the preparation of progress reports for donors, stakeholders, and senior management.

Event Management & Coordination:

• Assist with the organisation of workshops, seminars, and training sessions;
• Develop collaterals related to events and activities;
• Support internal events, meetings, and conferences with relevant content, presentations, and documentation.

Content Creation & Design:

• Develop creative content for outreach, including articles, blogs, infographics, and videos;
• Work with graphic designers and multimedia experts to create visually engaging materials;
• Ensure that all communication products are consistent with the organisation’s brand and messaging.

Knowledge Management:

• Maintain and update the knowledge management system for easy access to program materials and documents;
• Collect and analyse data from various sources to inform communication strategies and reports;
• Share valuable information with internal teams and external partners for collaboration and mutual learning.

Media & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets and other stakeholders;
• Prepare presentations and communication materials for different stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, and community organisations;
• Engage with partners to amplify messages and increase the impact of communication efforts.

Programme support:

• Regular programmatic support to the PMU; 
• Engagement with SRLMs to support programmatic uptake;
• Establishing cadence for regular monitoring and oversight of the programme across states. 

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Communication Studies, Development Communication or related fields.

Experience:

• At least 8-10 years of professional experience in communication, knowledge management, documentation, or related fields;
• Proven experience in writing, editing, and producing high-quality content for various platforms;
• Experience with social media management and digital content creation;
• Experience in developing communication strategies and knowledge products;
• Experience of working with the Government Department or Central Ministry would be an advantage. 

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and Hindi);
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Experience with graphic design and multimedia tools (e.g., Adobe Suite, Canva);
• Familiarity with website management tools (e.g., WordPress) and email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp);
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines;
• Ability to support and manage large scale programme. 

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working in the non-profit, development, or gender-related sectors;
• Strong organisational and project management skills;
• Experience with video production, photography, or other multimedia formats;
• Willing to travel within country, including remote locations;
• Ability to be agile, and work with deadlines.

Application Instructions:

Deadline: Applications will be open till the position is filled. To apply, please collate your resume, a cover letter and writing sample in a single PDF and apply in the form here. 

Note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each candidate individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes.