Communications and Outreach Associate

Arthan; Delhi; On-site; INR 334,800 - 558,000; Part time

Job summary

Arthan is seeking a Communications & Outreach Associate to strengthen its visibility within India's climate, infrastructure, and transport ecosystems. The role requires strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills to enhance the programme's public profile.

This part-time role will involve developing communications strategies, managing digital presence, and coordinating events. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of relevant experience and excellent communication capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, policy communications, journalism, or public affairs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with media outlets or understanding of the Indian media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications and outreach strategy.
• Draft opinion pieces and articles for publications.
• Manage digital presence across platforms.
• Plan stakeholder events and consultations.
• Produce newsletters and communication materials.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Stakeholder engagement

Media management

Event coordination

Independent working

Job description

An international mission-driven organization working at the intersection of sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and transport decarbonisation. As the organization expands its presence in India, it is looking to strengthen its visibility, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership within the climate, energy, and mobility ecosystem.

The India programme is at an exciting stage of growth, focused on building institutional partnerships, generating research and insights, and establishing a strong presence within the transport and sustainability sectors.

The Role

The Communications & Outreach Associate will play a key role in building the programme's public profile and positioning it as a credible and influential voice within India's climate, infrastructure, and transport ecosystem.

This is a strategic communications role requiring strong writing skills, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and the ability to translate complex policy and technical concepts into compelling content for diverse audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, funders, media, and industry stakeholders.

The role will work closely with the India leadership team to develop and execute communication, outreach, and engagement initiatives across media, events, digital platforms, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a communications and outreach strategy aligned with programme objectives and stakeholder engagement goals.
• Draft and support the placement of opinion pieces, articles, commentary, and thought leadership content in leading national and sector-focused publications.
• Manage and strengthen the programme's digital presence across relevant platforms and communication channels.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder events, roundtables, consultations, and participation in sector conferences and convenings.
• Produce regular newsletters, briefings, and stakeholder communication materials.
• Support media engagement activities and manage external communication requests.
• Collaborate with international and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of communications efforts.
• Provide editorial and communications support for research publications, reports, presentations, and donor communications.

Ideal Candidate

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, policy communications, journalism, public affairs, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write for varied audiences and formats.
• Experience working with media outlets or a strong understanding of the Indian media landscape.
• Familiarity with climate, energy, sustainability, infrastructure, public policy, or related sectors is desirable.
• Experience managing events, stakeholder engagements, or roundtables.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs within timelines.

Engagement Details

• Part-time engagement (approximately 2.5–3 days per week) or deliverable-based arrangement.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.