Position: Communications & Outreach Manager

Employment type: 1 year contract (open to extension)

Location: Delhi  ( 5 days from Central ministry)

Business Unit: Foundations Advisory

The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Communications & Outreach professional to lead stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, and collateral development for a national-level government platform. This role involves close collaboration with senior officials across central and state governments, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will bring in rich experience in government consulting and communication design, with a strong grasp of how to engage diverse stakeholders through high-impact presentations, visual material, and curated convenings. The role will require you to work out of the client office 5 days a week.

Key responsibilities

Communications & Platform Adoption Strategy

• Liaise directly with senior government stakeholders and partners to co-develop communication strategy and at-scale adoption plans for the digital platform.

• Lead communication and outreach efforts for the program and the digital platform; Design and execute strategic outreach plans that are tailored for both central and state government functionaries.

Content & Collateral Development

• Create high-quality, visually compelling communication materials (e.g., presentations, briefs, toolkits, social media snippets) using tools like PowerPoint, Canva, and others.

• Translate complex information into clear, engaging, and action-oriented formats suited for government stakeholders.

Events & Convenings

• Conceptualize and manage workshops, webinars, and on-ground events in partnership with government stakeholders.

• Prepare and execute event related collaterals (agenda, invites, background notes, collateral) and drive seamless execution.

Project Management

• Proactively take ownership of delivery.

• Develop and execute a project plan from inception for complex projects; establish and maintain an effective governance routine to monitor progress.

• Identify critical project milestones and manage resource allocation accordingly to ensure timely project outcomes.

• Independently predict and manage short- and long-term project risks; ensure timely mitigation with the support of the engagement manager and senior leadership.

• Provide adequate support and guidance to junior team members and peers; create a collaborative culture within the team

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish credibility with senior management within the client organisation by building a thorough understanding of the organisation, prioritised sectors, and enabling timely project delivery.

• Establish frequent and effective communication channels with the client and other key stakeholders involved in the project.

Key qualifications and experiences

• 6-8 years of experience in communications and marketing, government consulting, or public policy, with a proven track record of leading outreach or stakeholder initiatives.

• Postgraduate degree in communications, development communications, public policy or a related field.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; working proficiency in Hindi preferred.

• Advanced skills in PowerPoint, Canva, Photoshop, and/or other visual design/collateral development tools.

• Strong organizational and program management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

• Prior experience working with senior bureaucrats, ministries, or multi-stakeholder governance projects is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, structure, and deliver high-stakes communication with attention to detail.

• A proactive, self-starter attitude with a high level of ownership, humility, and drive.

• Create Impact: Make an impact with the work you do and solutions you design
• Work Environment: Thrive in a diverse, inclusive and collaborative environment
• Learn & Grow: Challenge yourself to learn, grow and deliver the best you can
• Future Ready: Work on critical issues of today that will affect our collective tomorrow