The Communications/Partnership Associate will engage in expanding Outline India’s reach. We are looking for someone who has prior experience in developing a company’s outreach strategy and is interested in working with a growing social enterprise, along with the Communications and Partnership role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partnerships:

· Develop and implement strategies to create new partnerships with development organizations, donors, NGOs, and academic institutions.

· Identify and initiate partnerships that align with Outline India’s core values and business goals.

· Maintain and grow relationships with existing partners, ensuring continuous engagement and communication.

· Assist in writing partnership proposals, MOUs, and grant applications.

· Lesioning with authorities both at local and pan India level

· Ensuring smooth documentation and transition of approvals/permissions

· Client acquisition and onboarding and documentation

· Research and identify potential collaboration opportunities for projects and programs.

· Coordinate partnership meetings and follow up with stakeholders as required.

Communications:

· Develop and execute Outline India’s communications plan, including social media strategies, newsletters, blogs, and media engagement.

· Draft and edit press releases, blog posts, and success stories to highlight project outcomes and company achievements.

· Manage internal and external communications, ensuring consistent messaging aligned with the company’s vision and goals.

· Oversee the production of marketing materials, presentations, and company brochures.

· Organize webinars, conferences, and speaking engagements to enhance brand visibility.

· Draft Proposals and follow up mails for client engagements.

Outreach and Marketing:

· Plan and coordinate outreach campaigns to increase visibility among key stakeholders, policymakers, and the media.

· Track and measure the performance of digital campaigns, creatives, using insights to optimize outreach strategies.

· Good knowledge of content management and quality checks

· Manage the company’s mailing list, ensuring it is regularly updated and segmented for targeted outreach.

· Collaborate with graphic designers to create visually compelling content for social media, newsletters, and presentations.

Stakeholder engagement:

· Maintain regular communication with current clients and donors, keeping them informed of project progress and updates.

· Represent Outline India at networking events, conferences, and forums to expand the organization's network.

· Assist in organizing partnership events, workshops, and conferences with key stakeholders.

· Report preparation and data analysis for optimum output

· Data checks and quality assurance on large - scale database

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

· Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing or Communications

· Work Experience minimum 6-8 years in the capacity of communication and partnership role

· Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

· Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout and design, and professional printing/publishing skills are essential, including the ability to present concepts verbally

· Excellent organizational and planning skills

· Superior project management and time management skills

· A wide degree of creativity and latitude

· Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media/social media

· Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management