Sr. Program Associate - Analytical Communications

ChangeInkk Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Analytical Communications to transform complex data into engaging narratives. This remote role involves collaborating with teams to craft high-quality presentations, policy briefs, and donor proposals that effectively communicate the organization's mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical writing and strategic communications, with a knack for making data accessible to diverse audiences. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to enhancing governance and improving lives through effective communication and data storytelling.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in analytical writing or strategic communications.
• Strong skills in synthesizing complex data into clear narratives.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex research and data into compelling communication materials.
• Develop presentations and reports that convey actionable insights.

Skills

Analytical Writing

Strategic Communications

Data Storytelling

Problem-Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

Google Slides

MS PowerPoint

Excel

Google Sheets

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Sr. Program Associate - Analytical Communications

Position: Senior Associate - Analytical Communications

Location: Remote

Reporting: Head of Strategic Partnerships and Communications

About CEGIS

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS pronounced See-Jis) aims to improve lives by helping Indian state governments deliver better development outcomes.

The four key characteristics of any high-performing organisation are (a) measuring outcomes through reliable, high quality data that enables goal setting and monitoring progress towards these goals; (b) strategic use of personnel competency based hiring and training, skilling, and performance appraisals to determine job assignments, pay, and promotions to achieve the goals above; (c) strategic budgeting where resource allocation is based on evidence and cost-effectiveness; (d) and creating efficient systems to leverage external actors (including for-profit and nonprofit organisations). The Indian State needs to perform better on all four fronts above, by enhancing its capacity. CEGIS partners with states to improve this capacity by focusing on these four pillars of the State.

The Senior Associate Analytical Communications will be responsible for transforming complex research, data, and technical analyses into compelling and accessible communication materials. This role is ideal for someone with a consulting or analytical writing background who excels at synthesizing large volumes of information such as reports, dashboards, and datasets into clear, structured, and impactful narratives.

The incumbent will work closely with solution and program delivery teams to develop high-quality presentations, policy briefs, reports, and stakeholder pitches that translate data-driven insights into actionable messaging. They will also support the fundraising team by crafting persuasive donor proposals, impact reports, and strategic communication materials that effectively convey CEGIS's mission and impact.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Simplifying Technical and Analytical Content
   • Work closely with solution and program delivery teams to distill complex data, insights, and analyses into clear and compelling narratives.
   • Develop engaging presentations, policy briefs, and explainer documents that effectively communicate key findings and recommendations.
   • Use storytelling techniques to make research and impact narratives more accessible to non-technical audiences.
2. Content Development
   • Design visually appealing and data-driven presentations for internal and external stakeholders especially the board and international donors among others.
3. Fundraising and Donor Communications
   • Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop persuasive grant proposals and donor reports.
   • Craft compelling pitch decks, concept notes, and other fundraising collateral tailored to different donor audiences.
   • Ensure consistency in messaging and alignment with CEGIS's strategic priorities in fundraising materials.
4. Visual and Data Storytelling
   • Leverage data visualization tools and techniques to make research findings more digestible.
   • Work closely with designers to create infographics, charts, and other visual aids that enhance clarity and engagement.
   • Simplify the ongoing dialogue around our solutions into succinct materials that can be used to pitch externally.

Desired Skills

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in analytical writing, consulting, strategic communications, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Communications, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex reports, dashboards, and datasets into clear takeaways.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in simplifying technical and analytical content for different audiences.
• Proficiency in creating structured presentations using Google Slides/MS PowerPoint, with a strong eye for clarity and visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, working across teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with data storytelling and familiarity with visualization tools like Excel, Google Sheets, Tableau, or Power BI (preferred).
• Basic knowledge of fundraising communications, including donor proposals, grant writing, and impact reporting (preferred).
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to format and structure content for maximum impact.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset, capable of working independently while supporting multiple teams.

Location and Compensation

The ideal candidate can be based remotely and should be willing to travel, when needed. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy and social sector pay scales and will depend on the candidate's experience levels.

Note: CEGIS has zero tolerance to sexual harassment. We therefore expect each applicant to self-declare related to the same. CEGIS could, if required, initiate a prevention of sexual harassment-based background verification. If an applicant is reported of misconduct, appropriate action that may include employment termination would be taken.

Pre-reads for the application process:

• You are also encouraged to read more of Prof. Karthik Muralidharan's work here and through his book Accelerating India's Development: A State-Led Roadmap for India's Development.

Department:

Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)