Job Description
About SEWA Bharat
Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat is part of the national SEWA movement. Established in 1984, it is a national federation of SEWA organisations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat emerged out of the need to address the SEWA movement’s challenges with geographical expansion and coordination. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organisations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Coordinating and executing online and offline events in SEWA Bharat end-to-end from a communications perspective:
Create, curate and publish original, high-quality content
Support the Central team and senior leadership in planning and executing offline and virtual events across SEWA Bharat
Work closely with the digital consultant, Central team and senior leadership to execute digital marketing strategies for increasing SEWA Bharat’s brand awareness
Actively lead the team’s content management to preserve institutional knowledge and learnings
Ideate and execute campaign strategies to drive engagement for online and offline events
Coordinate with SEWA Bharat states, other verticals and field teams to ensure the timely delivery of communication outputs
Support the Communications Team in managing the healthy functioning of SEWA Bharat’s communications assets and tools
Work with the events team to release post-event learnings and ensure they reach the targeted stakeholders
Acting as a point of contact for the Communications Team for collaborations:
Amplify SEWA Bharat’s work through resource sharing and content dissemination with funders
Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences
Identify and strike collaborations with partner organisations, media, and non-profits working in the women’s empowerment space to promote SEWA Bharat’s work
Support the Central Team and senior leadership in carrying out PR activities
Taking Forward SEWA Bharat’s Research And Advocacy
Assist in increasing the digital presence of SEWA Bharat’s work; resource sharing and dissemination (related to women’s economic empowerment)
Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences
Prepare any communication materials the advocacy team requires to further the objectives of liaising with Governments and external stakeholders
Anchoring All Activities On SEWA Bharat’s Social Media
Designing online/offline campaigns, keeping all social media channels and the target audience in mind
Planning SEWA Bharat’s quarterly social media calendar and ensuring the timely execution and dissemination of relevant information
Bringing the voices of our grassroots members to national and international forums and increasing their reach to an external audience
Ensure democratisation of content making it to social media – ensuring voices of our grassroots members reach an external audience
Prepare monthly reports of social media engagement and metrics, and use the same projections to optimise content and influence future content decisions
Collection & Coordination Of Grassroots Content
Coordinate with state teams to collect and organise content
Tell stories of trade groups, micro-entrepreneurs, and collective social enterprises;
Maintaining the repository of case studies, photographs, video content etc.
Strengthening internal channels of communication to reduce the knowledge gap on rights and entitlements at the grassroots level
Any Other Task As Assigned By The Supervisor/s
Support the Central Team and senior leadership in any other tasks as assigned
Key Skills And Qualifications
Post-graduation in Communications/Journalism/Development Studies/International Relations/Public Policy is a must
2-4 years of experience in Development Sector Communications with a keen focus on grassroots communications
Proven experience in communications strategy
Prior experience in coordination and management
Self-starter, ability to work and adapt in a changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hindi and English
Excellent writing and editing skills, and can provide mentorship to a team of specialists
Empathy – the ability to understand grassroots women well
Knowledge of video editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Canva is preferred
Experience with social media management
Is willing to travel extensively to field locations (7-10 days monthly) and ability to handle requests from multiple projects
Location:
New Delhi, on-site
Salary
Negotiable as per skills and experience.
Application Process
Interested applicants with the required attributes are requested to send, in English, a detailed CV and a cover letter by email to jobs@sewabharat.org with the subject line: “Application for Role of Communications Associate”
Applications will be received on a rolling basis till the position is closed
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) is a movement to empower women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat is part of the national SEWA movement. Established in 1984, it is a national federation of SEWA organisations of women working in the informal economy. SEWA Bharat emerged out of the need to address the SEWA movement’s challenges with geographical expansion and coordination. SEWA Bharat comprises a family of SEWA organisations to further informal women workers’ rights, livelihoods, financial independence, education, health and social security.
Job Description & Responsibilities
Coordinating and executing online and offline events in SEWA Bharat end-to-end from a communications perspective:
Create, curate and publish original, high-quality content
Support the Central team and senior leadership in planning and executing offline and virtual events across SEWA Bharat
Work closely with the digital consultant, Central team and senior leadership to execute digital marketing strategies for increasing SEWA Bharat’s brand awareness
Actively lead the team’s content management to preserve institutional knowledge and learnings
Ideate and execute campaign strategies to drive engagement for online and offline events
Coordinate with SEWA Bharat states, other verticals and field teams to ensure the timely delivery of communication outputs
Support the Communications Team in managing the healthy functioning of SEWA Bharat’s communications assets and tools
Work with the events team to release post-event learnings and ensure they reach the targeted stakeholders
Acting as a point of contact for the Communications Team for collaborations:
Amplify SEWA Bharat’s work through resource sharing and content dissemination with funders
Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences
Identify and strike collaborations with partner organisations, media, and non-profits working in the women’s empowerment space to promote SEWA Bharat’s work
Support the Central Team and senior leadership in carrying out PR activities
Taking Forward SEWA Bharat’s Research And Advocacy
Assist in increasing the digital presence of SEWA Bharat’s work; resource sharing and dissemination (related to women’s economic empowerment)
Comprehend and simplify research reports for wide dissemination through media channels for the understanding of internal and external audiences
Prepare any communication materials the advocacy team requires to further the objectives of liaising with Governments and external stakeholders
Anchoring All Activities On SEWA Bharat’s Social Media
Designing online/offline campaigns, keeping all social media channels and the target audience in mind
Planning SEWA Bharat’s quarterly social media calendar and ensuring the timely execution and dissemination of relevant information
Bringing the voices of our grassroots members to national and international forums and increasing their reach to an external audience
Ensure democratisation of content making it to social media – ensuring voices of our grassroots members reach an external audience
Prepare monthly reports of social media engagement and metrics, and use the same projections to optimise content and influence future content decisions
Collection & Coordination Of Grassroots Content
Coordinate with state teams to collect and organise content
Tell stories of trade groups, micro-entrepreneurs, and collective social enterprises;
Maintaining the repository of case studies, photographs, video content etc.
Strengthening internal channels of communication to reduce the knowledge gap on rights and entitlements at the grassroots level
Any Other Task As Assigned By The Supervisor/s
Support the Central Team and senior leadership in any other tasks as assigned
Key Skills And Qualifications
Post-graduation in Communications/Journalism/Development Studies/International Relations/Public Policy is a must
2-4 years of experience in Development Sector Communications with a keen focus on grassroots communications
Proven experience in communications strategy
Prior experience in coordination and management
Self-starter, ability to work and adapt in a changing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Hindi and English
Excellent writing and editing skills, and can provide mentorship to a team of specialists
Empathy – the ability to understand grassroots women well
Knowledge of video editing and design software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, InDesign and Canva is preferred
Experience with social media management
Is willing to travel extensively to field locations (7-10 days monthly) and ability to handle requests from multiple projects
Location:
New Delhi, on-site
Salary
Negotiable as per skills and experience.
Application Process
Interested applicants with the required attributes are requested to send, in English, a detailed CV and a cover letter by email to jobs@sewabharat.org with the subject line: “Application for Role of Communications Associate”
Applications will be received on a rolling basis till the position is closed
Due to the volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Communications Associate position is now open for candidates interested in the Media & Communication sector. This role in Central Delhi offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Media & Communication is a plus.