Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), New Delhi
Communications Consultant

At CEEW, we are deliberate about what we stand for (and what we don’t stand for!) as an employer. So, if the below description strikes a chord, we would love to hear from you!

At CEEW, we build careers in public policy

• We offer strong visionary leadership – with emphasis on research and impact at scale
• We actively promote leadership by initiative
• We celebrate talent and ambition
• You will be surrounded by smart people who will challenge you and help you grow
• You will learn faster than your peers in other organisations
• Curiosity and irreverence, as well as responsibility, come together at CEEW
• You will get above-market remuneration
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Designation offered
Communications Consultant

Team/ Focus area
Outreach

Reporting to
Senior Communications Associate/Communications Associate

Location
New Delhi

Duration
Full-time (extendable based on mutual agreement)

Purpose

To support the Communications Associate (Data) on a range of activities including, but not limited to, creating charts, data visualisations, infographics, and other data-driven collaterals such as videos and social media posts, curating information design products, design research, and data cleaning, and assisting in other ongoing communications projects. The right candidate will help us level up our data storytelling by enhancing existing research outputs with illustrations, iconography, and graphic elements.

CEEW invites applications from graduated design students with an interest in information and communication design.

The candidate should be solution-oriented, detail-oriented, and committed to adhering to timelines. In addition to the duties and responsibilities below, the individual should be prepared to take on additional responsibilities as they arise within the Outreach team.

Job duties

• Create and fact-check data visualisations and other data-driven collaterals such as, social media posts, infographics for publications, website, and events.
• Work with researchers and Outreach to identify the best visual formats for data storytelling.
• Develop interactive explainers on low-code/no-code tools to simplify research outputs.
• Support the Communications Associate in curating in-person data-driven experiences.
• Support the Communications Associate in developing a visual style guide for CEEW’s charts across channels.
• Support the Outreach team in other design-related work as and when needed.

Selection Criteria

Qualification and work experience

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in communications, design, or any related field.
• 0-2 years of work experience.

Key skills

• Knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop with a high level of proficiency in Figma.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Flourish and RawGraphs. Alternatively, the candidate should be proficient in working with vector graphics.
• A keen eye for design — layout, typography, and colour theory.
• Comfortable working with numbers and proficient in Excel/spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication, spoken, and written English language skills.
• Attention to detail and a can-do attitude with the ability to adhere to (and manage multiple) timelines.
• Basic knowledge of QGIS is a plus.

If you are a go-getter with excellent design skills, we would like to speak with you. If you are a self-starter and can create content with minimum intervention, then we would definitely consider hiring you!

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment, and the candidate must show flexibility in undertaking various tasks.

Compensation

Competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best standards adopted by the industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application Process

CEEW is an equal-opportunity employer, and the selection process does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, or sexuality. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified by us. We appreciate your interest.