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

We are particular 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
• We provide a safe space for all
• At CEEW, your life is your example for others

Location
New Delhi, India

Reporting to
Communications Specialist

Duration/strong>
One year (extendable subject to performance)

Purpose

CEEW seeks to hire a candidate with exceptional storytelling, project management and stakeholder management abilities to build narratives and partnerships that mainstream the climate and sustainability discourse.

In recent years, CEEW has been working on communication projects aimed at making sustainability more entertaining, consumable, and engaging. We have explored various mediums such as cartoons, short documentaries, spoken word poetry, art exhibitions, gamification, data storytelling, and music, among others. These projects have initiated conversations at public forums, debunked myths, simplified complex data, showcased success stories and solutions, and inspired action. The candidate will have the opportunity to expand such projects and develop new ones. They will also have the chance to work with top policy researchers to bring sustainability from the margins to the mainstream and get exposure to the inner workings of one of India’s leading think tanks.

An ideal candidate should have creative thinking, skills in multimedia storytelling, excellent project management and communication. They should be able to engage with external stakeholders, be solution-oriented, detail-oriented, and committed to meeting deadlines.

What you will do

• Work with the Communications Specialist to manage the second edition of Sustaina India – a climate x art initiative – and increase public engagement during the exhibition
• Create or co-create new communication projects to make climate and sustainability more entertaining, engaging, and consumable
• Collaborate with creators, including artists, filmmakers, musicians, and influencers, to create intergenerational content
• Support outreach fundraising, periodically map the donor landscape, and identify potential fundraising opportunities.
• Systematically maintain donor relationships and regularly update the outreach pitch deck
• Systematically seek new and potential collaborators who could co-create, disseminate, or amplify CEEW’s outreach projects.
• Work closely with other outreach team members on special projects/properties.
• Systematically track the best communication campaigns and projects across the world and extract useful insights for CEEW.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors (designers, printers, photographer/videographer) to ensure that they meet the highest standards of outputs as per timelines.
• Provide on-ground support for CEEW events.
• Assist the Strategic Communications Lead and Communications Specialist in other tasks as and when required.

Selection Criteria

Qualification

• Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, literature, liberal arts, or relevant related fields preferred

Work experience and other skills

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in creative communications projects involving arts and culture; exposure to film production or exhibition-making would be a bonus
• Demonstrated abilities in project management and stakeholder management
• Excellent grasp of English language
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
• Demonstrated abilities to manage multiple priorities, projects and internal/external resources in a fast-paced environment, while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Experience in working with creators and influencers is a plus

CEEW operates in a dynamic environment and the candidate will be required to show flexibility in undertaking a variety of tasks. CEEW is an equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. CEEW offers a competitive compensation – commensurate to the experience and matching the best of standards adopted by industry or other similar organisations for similar roles.

Application

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are advised to apply at the earliest.

We will only notify shortlisted candidates. We appreciate your interest.