Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor is seeking candidate for the role of Consultant Communications to join its office in New Delhi.
Organization Overview
The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (OPSA) to the Government of India is looking for a dynamic and proactive Consultant Communications specialist to join our team in New Delhi. This is a full-time consultant role focused on advancing OPSA’s communications strategy, with a particular emphasis on science and technology.
Position Overview
As a Consultant Communications, you will support OPSA in executing its communication and outreach strategies. The role demands a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, creative content creation, and the ability to convey complex scientific information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Eligibility
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering, with experience in science/policy communication.
Experience: 2-3 years in a communications role, preferably within a government agency, academic institution, or R&D lab.
Skills:
- Strong English language skills, particularly in science writing; fluency in regional languages is a plus.
- Proficiency in content creation, including press releases, newsletters, and reports.
- Understanding of the science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystem.
- Experience in managing vendor deliverables and creating content for social media.
- Basic knowledge of web technologies (HTML/CSS) is advantageous.
- Bachelors or Masters in Natural Sciences and Engineering with a background and demonstrated experience in science/policy communication.
- 2-3 years of communications experience, in a similar profile, preferably in a government agency or academic institution or R&D lab, dealing with S&T matters.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting and developing communication outputs such as press releases, newsletters, reports, policy briefs etc
- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Good understanding of the broad science, technology, innovation (STI) ecosystem. Passion towards S&T policies.
- Experience in managing vendor deliverables and ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.
- Experience in producing short-form content and producing high-quality infographics and posters for social media dissemination.
- Very good English language skills, particularly in popular Science writing. Fluency in regional languages is an added advantage.
- Strong attention to detail and quality assurance skills for reviewing website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to Branding Guidelines.
- Basic understanding of web technologies, HTML/CSS, and digital tools relevant to website management would be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
A. Content Creation and Communications (70%):
- Implement OPSA’s communication and outreach strategy.
- Coordinate internal communications and manage content within OPSA.
- Lead the creation of OPSA’s Newsletter and Annual Report.
- Prepare Press Releases and Social Media posts.
- Provide editorial support across various OPSA deliverables.
- Develop and execute a social media strategy to enhance OPSA’s online presence.
- Monitor social media channels, adapting strategies based on trends and feedback.
- Document and design communication materials for major events and initiatives.
B. Support for Digital Communication Services (30%):
- Assist with vendor management for digital communication services.
- Curate relevant news and articles on global science and technology matters for website updates.
- Write and update weekly blogs and articles, engaging audiences with OPSA’s mission and initiatives.
- Regularly update the Latest News and Press Releases sections of the website.
- Collaborate with OPSA officials to ensure website content aligns with organizational goals.
Location
New Delhi, India
Why Join OPSA?
This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the communication and outreach efforts of India’s leading scientific advisory body. If you have a passion for science communication and are looking to make an impact in the science and technology domain, apply today!
