Social, Gender & Public Engagement Specialist

ICF International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, helping governments, businesses, and organizations solve complex challenges with data, technology, and innovative thinking. Bangalore Client Office (IB88) hosts the role, focusing on engagement, stakeholder consultation and social inclusion, with opportunities to contribute to project reports and capacity-building activities.

ICF emphasizes collaboration and client success as it delivers solutions across energy, climate, environment and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Social Work, Development Studies or a related field.
• Experience in IEC, public engagement or social mobilisation.
• Backgrounds include public-sector or urban development projects, community consultation, gender-responsive engagement, behaviour-change communication and workshop facilitation.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement; IEC material development; community mobilisation; gender and social inclusion awareness; consultation facilitation; communication; documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan public engagement, IEC and stakeholder consultation activities
• Identify stakeholder groups and support systematic engagement
• Prepare accessible communication and outreach materials
• Organise consultations, public meetings, awareness programmes and workshops
• Support social mobilisation and participation
• Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into engagement activities
• Coordinate with communities, Municipal Council departments and other stakeholders
• Document consultations, feedback, issues and follow-up actions
• Provide social and engagement inputs to project reports and CITIIS platform reporting
• Support project training and capacity-building activities

Skills

IEC

Public engagement

Social mobilisation

Stakeholder engagement

Workshop facilitation

Gender inclusion

Communication

Documentation

Reporting

Education

Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Social Work, Development Studies or related field

Job description

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company that partners with governments, businesses, and organizations to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact. Combining deep domain expertise with data, technology, and innovative thinking, ICF delivers solutions across areas such as energy, climate, environment, public policy, infrastructure, healthcare, social programs, and digital transformation. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and client success, ICF helps organizations navigate change and build a more sustainable and resilient future.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan public engagement, IEC and stakeholder consultation activities
• Identify stakeholder groups and support systematic engagement
• Prepare accessible communication and outreach materials
• Organise consultations, public meetings, awareness programmes and workshops
• Support social mobilisation and participation
• Integrate gender and inclusion considerations into engagement activities
• Coordinate with communities, Municipal Council departments and other stakeholders
• Document consultations, feedback, issues and follow-up actions
• Provide social and engagement inputs to project reports and CITIIS platform reporting
• Support project training and capacity-building activities

Required skills and abilities

Master's degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Social Work, Development Studies or a related field.

Relevant experience in IEC, public engagement or social mobilisation.

Relevant backgrounds include public-sector or urban development projects, community consultation, gender-responsive engagement, behaviour-change communication and workshop facilitation.

Experience in stakeholder engagement; IEC material development; community mobilisation; gender and social inclusion awareness; consultation facilitation; communication; documentation and reporting.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Bangalore Client Office (IB88)