Senior Project Manager - Policy and Communications

Central Square Foundation; Delhi; On-site; INR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Square Foundation, Delhi-based nonprofit, seeks a Senior Project Manager (Communications) to shape CSF’s digital narrative across campaigns and audiences in education.

You will lead CSF’s social media presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X, own EDuBytes and CSF Blogs, and coordinate with policy and program teams to turn complex education work into accessible storytelling.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 4-6 years of professional experience in communications.
• Strong experience managing social media platforms end-to-end.
• Experience with Canva or similar content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSF’s social media across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X.
• Own content properties such as EDuBytes and CSF blogs with end-to-end planning.
• Coordinate events and campaigns, including partnerships and digital amplification.

Skills

Social media management

Content strategy

Copywriting & editing

Project management

Vendor management

Analytics & reporting

Education

Master's or equivalent degree in communications, marketing, media, journalism, business or related field

Tools

Canva

Job description

Position: Senior Project Manager - Communications

Team:Policy and Communications

Location: Delhi

About Central Square Foundation (CSF)

Established in 2012, Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the learning outcomes of all schoolgoing children across India through system-led reforms. As a catalytic enabler, our initiatives span innovation and policy to practice and focus on learning impact at scale across 16 states.

At the heart of our mission is our strategic focus on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), which drives our collaborative efforts with nine state governments to design and execute statewide FLN missions. We are deeply committed to Early Childhood Education (ECE) reforms, recognising the critical role it plays in laying a strong groundwork for children’s learning journey, thereby augmenting FLN outcomes. Additionally, we prioritise EdTech integration, aiming to deploy digital solutions for in-class and at-home learning and establish evidence-based practices while also tapping into the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment learning outcomes. We also work for School Governance, extending our system-level approach to children in both private and government schools, to strengthen the country’s education landscape and High Potential Students to support India’s bright young minds from underprivileged backgrounds in becoming future innovators, researchers and leaders. Read more about our work here: https://www.centralsquarefoundation.org/

About the PAC Team

The Policy and Communications (PAC) team at CSF comprises two closely connected sub-verticals, Policy and Communications, that work together to strengthen CSF’s influence, visibility and positioning in the education ecosystem. The Policy team drives salience around CSF’s areas of work, with a particular focus on foundational learning and the NIPUN Bharat Mission, by engaging and informing key stakeholders including bureaucrats, political influencers and state and central government decision-makers on the policy landscape and priorities for quality education for every child. The Communications team builds thought leadership across CSF’s focus areas through campaigns, strategic partnerships and content collaborations, research and knowledge assets, digital activations across social media and the website and strategic storytelling. The team also leads events, brand building and CSF’s overall positioning, with the aim of establishing CSF as an intellectually rigorous, evidence-backed organisation that contributes meaningfully to strengthening India’s education system.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager (Communications) within PAC, you’ll play a key role in shaping how CSF’s work, ideas and impact reach and engage audiences across the education ecosystem. You’ll own key components of CSF’s digital communications, content and campaign portfolio, while working closely with thematic teams to translate their work into compelling narratives and opportunities for wider engagement.

You’ll lead CSF’s social media presence across platforms, develop and execute digital campaigns and activations, and manage content properties including EDuBytes and CSF Blogs. You’ll also identify opportunities for digital partnerships and collaborations, and support PAC and thematic teams with events, agency management and strategic communications requirements.

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager with 4-6 years of experience who can work confidently across strategy and execution. The ideal candidate will bring strong digital communications, content focussed mindset, project management and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work across teams and external partners, and take projects from idea to execution. A strong understanding of social media, campaigns, digital content and the education ecosystem in India would be an advantage.

This is a hands‑on role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between strategy and execution: developing a campaign strategy in the morning, writing or scripting content in the afternoon, coordinating with a designer or external agency, and reviewing performance data at the end of the day to identify what should be done differently next time.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Strengthen CSF’s digital presence via social media: Lead CSF’s social media presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X; maintain content calendars and drive day-to-day content and publishing. Lead on planning and execution of 3–4 key digital campaigns and activations annually, and build platform-specific strategies to grow Instagram and YouTube. Develop content collaborations with creators, influencers and digital platforms to expand CSF’s reach and engagement.
• Lead content for key communications properties: Own key CSF content properties such as EDuBytes and CSF blogs, driving end-to-end planning, content development, production, editing, approvals and dissemination in collaboration with internal teams, leaders and external partners.
• Integrated Communications & Events: Lead communications for key CSF events, including PAC and thematic events, across strategy, content, digital amplification and on-ground execution; work closely with thematic teams and stakeholders to develop decks, briefs, presentations and other strategic collateral, while managing cross-functional collaboration and priority communications needs.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s or equivalent degree in communications, marketing, media, journalism, business or a related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant professional experience in communications, digital communications, marketing, content or social impact.
• Strong experience managing social media platforms end-to-end, particularly LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and X.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing digital campaigns and content strategies.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling and audience-friendly content.
• Experience working across multiple formats, including social media posts, videos, blogs, presentations and campaign content.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience managing external vendors, agencies, freelancers or creative partners.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with social media analytics and performance reporting.
• High attention to detail and brand sensibility, with strong editorial judgement.
• Hands‑on experience with Canva or similar content creation tools.

Desirable Qualities

• Prior experience of having worked in the social/ development sector is preferred.
• Strong digital, storytelling and presentation skills, including the ability to create compelling decks, pitch notes, concept notes, etc.
• Strong agency and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage external partners and deliverables effectively.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative and resourceful, comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to drive multiple projects.
• Creative, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.

Why Join CSF?

At CSF, you will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of education, policy and social impact, and contribute to communications that can influence how leading minds in India think about school education reform.

The role offers the opportunity to work closely with program teams, senior leadership, government and ecosystem partners, while building strong expertise across digital communications, campaigns, storytelling and stakeholder engagement.

You will be part of a collaborative and entrepreneurial organisation where communications is not simply about visibility—it is about making ideas accessible, building momentum around what works, and contributing to systemic change in education.

Compensation

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidate's experience and capabilities.

Central Square Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where individuals from different backgrounds and experiences can thrive.