Communications Consultant

2 Months ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a communications consultant, you will be executing the communications strategy and engaging with stakeholders before and during the WRI India's flagship event— Connect Karo 2025, scheduled for September 2-3, 2025. You will be responsible for overseeing the strategy and outreach for the institute in support of WRI India’s leadership, program teams, and centers. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, working in a fast-paced environment, and meeting strict deadlines. The position is a 2-month term hire starting July 5th. The candidate will be working in the Core Communications Team located in Delhi. Salary will depend on your skills and experience.

Must have:

Master's degree in communications or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in communications.

Good to have:

Experience working with journalism and public relations.
Experience working with think tanks and climate change organizations.

Perks:

Generous and comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Details

Who we are and what we do?

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

About Communications Team

The WRI India Core Communications team, based in New Delhi and Mumbai, oversees the strategy and outreach for the institute in support of WRI India’s leadership, program teams, and centers. Communication is crucial to WRI India’s success in achieving rapid, systemic changes.

About the role

As a communications consultant, WRI India’s flagship event— Connect Karo 2025, scheduled for September 2-3, 2025. You will be tasked with executing the communications strategy and engaging with stakeholders before and during the event.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in communications or a relevant field with minimum 10 years' experience

Candidates with experience in working with journalism and public relations will be preferred

Candidates experienced in working with think tanks and organizations specializing in climate change will be preferred

The Team Skills We Seek

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects at the same time.

Strong communication skills, including written and oral communications.

Ability to work in a team and coordinate with multiple team members.

An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Delhi (non-negotiable)

Duration: 2 months term hire

Start Date: July 5 (non-negotiable)

List of Documents to be attached:

· Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview(s) and further steps.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.