Senior Associate - Communication

Job Summary:
The role supports internal and external communications for TechnoServe’s India programs. The incumbent will play a key role in growing and leading the brand value of TechnoServe and our programs leveraging a vast variety of marketing techniques from community to content to media partnerships.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develop a communications and branding plan to inform stakeholders on project benefits.


• Plan a series of online and in-person events for continued brand building, awareness and community building.
  Plan launch events as well as events to disseminate learnings at the end of the program.


• Manage on going community building and engagement with the program leads.


• Prepare communication material to enable partnerships with funders, the government, and industry networks.


• Develop donor communication materials on project impact and accomplishments.


• Develop content for TechnoServe official Social Media channels such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., as directed.


• Develop & update impact reports, white papers, brochures, media kits, key messages, fact sheets, & other collateral material as needed.


• Coordinate videography and photography for/of events, projects, activities, etc. for use in publications, media, etc. and ensure appropriate releases are signed and filed; maintain graphics, photo and video files and archives.


• Gather success stories and project news from program staff for use in all communication (internal & external).


•  Other duties as assigned to support the program objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in journalism, public relations, development communications, or related field.


• Demonstrated a minimum of 4+ years’ work experience in one or more of these areas

Travel: 20-30%

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal, written, & presentation skills in English.


• Original content writing and strong editing skills in English; familiarity with AP style.


• Language proficiency in Hindi & working knowledge of other Indian languages desired.


• Experience in content generation and marketing automation tools such as Canva, ChatGPT, Buffer, Google Analytics is a plus.


• Basic design/layout experience desired using design software; video editing skills would be an advantage.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs, Google Drive and Google Suite.


• Exposure to video production and editing processes will be an advantage
  Highly organized, attention to detail, results oriented.


• Team player with abilities and desire to interact with people at all levels.


• Must be able to travel independently between multiple work sites.