Vacancy: DBT– BMGF–Wellcome Trust- BIRAC, Program Management Unit at BIRAC, New Delhi, India.(Last Date: May 27, 2019)

Position: Consultant (Communications)

Remuneration: Between Rs 40,000/- - Rs. 70,000/- (Consolidated)

The position is contractual initially for a period of three years with the possibility of extension.

Job description: The Communications Consultant will work directly with the Communications team in BIRAC and will be responsible for contributing to all the activities listed below as well as other projects/requirements as needed.

The incumbent will work closely with and across all the verticals within BIRAC to collect data from the relevant schemes, programs, program management units and other data as required.

1. Key responsibilities:

The Communications person will be responsible for creating content across print, online and other communications for BIRAC, in close cooperation with the Communications team. The incumbent will also work closely with the empaneled agencies of BIRAC for designing and printing various collaterals such as posters, brochures among others. They will also be responsible for proof-reading and copy-editing all materials.

1. Media and communications
   1. Development and editing for scientific content for various fora
   2. Print media     
      1. Drafting press releases for BIRAC
      2. Quarterly Newsletter compilation and liaising with the empaneled advertising agency
      3. Annual report compilation
      4. Other BIRAC publications such as flyers, brochures, documents, videos etc. as required
   3. Digital and social media
      1. Website content
      2. Twitter Handle content
      3. Other platforms
   4. Event based media
      1. Working with the team to design and implement the communications plans for the events hosted by BIRAC
   5. Call based media
      1. Designing adverts and working with empaneled agencies
2. Media and communications
   1. Development and editing for scientific content for various fora
   2. Print media     
      1. Drafting press releases for BIRAC
      2. Quarterly Newsletter compilation and liaising with the empaneled advertising agency
      3. Annual report compilation
      4. Other BIRAC publications such as flyers, brochures, documents, videos etc. as required
   3. Digital and social media
      1. Website content
      2. Twitter Handle content
      3. Other platforms
   4. Event based media
      1. Working with the team to design and implement the communications plans for the events hosted by BIRAC
   5. Call based media
      1. Designing adverts and working with empaneled agencies

1. Reporting and Administrative responsibilities
   1. Will report to the Head Communications team/ MD BIRAC

2.  Essential qualifications

1. Graduate in Science or English.
2. Excellent command on written and spoken English and Hindi
3. Demonstrated outstanding written and oral communication skills in positions requiring communications in a broad and diverse audience on a range of complex technical issues.
4. Excellent proof-reading and copy-editing skills.
5. Strong planning and analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail
6. Ability to organize/prioritize and plan work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.

3.  Desirable qualifications

1. Post-Graduation in any discipline
2. Diploma / P.G Diploma in Mass Communication.
3. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
4. Familiarity with adobe photoshop and other software to carry out minor design jobs in-house.
5. Demonstrated capacity and initiative to solve problems with energy and positive attitude.
6. Proactive and flexible nature with reliable follow-through and attention to detail.
7. Ability to work both independently and in a cooperative and collegial fashion.
8. Handling social media content.

4. Experience:

1-2 years in Science communication.

5. Age Limit:

35 years as on closing date of application