Director Communications

Posted date: 17-Feb-2010

Location: Delhi

Population Services International
Job Description

Director – Communications

Location: Delhi HO
Reports to: Director- Program
Works with: Medical Services Director, Regional Directors, Marketing Director, Project Managers, A&F Director and External Engagement Director
Supervises: National Communication Managers
Level: 2

Context
Population Services International is a registered Indian Society dedicated to the improvement of public health in India. PSI India’s mission is to empower the people of India to lead healthy lives. Over the past twenty years, PSI has collaborated with the GoI and a number of donors to increase the use of modern contraception for family planning, to provide products and services for the health of mothers and children and to decrease the spread of HIV/AIDS. PSI harnesses the vitality of the private sector to address health problems of the low-income and vulnerable populations using social marketing to achieve positive behaviour change by promoting ideas, products and services conducive to better health. PSI promotes and distributes 11 health products, using commercial channels and outlets to make available quality health products at affordable prices. The basket of products includes condoms, oral contraceptives, ORS, water purification solutions; IFA tablets; clean delivery kits and pre-packaged STI treatment kit.

PSI’s is in the process of implementing its five year plan developed in 2008 which focus on maximizing health impact, developing organizational capacity and strengthening its financial foundations for expanded health impact. To implement this ambitious plan, PSI is looking for a Director – Communications to lead the design of communication strategy for PSI India programs.

Purpose
The incumbent will lead the design of core communication strategy for PSI India programs and will support the regional offices for on ground communication and provide inputs to improve quality of activities through set standards. S/he will also be responsible for design and implementation of mass media communication campaign for all the projects.

Responsibilities
• Lead the design of core communication strategies through interpretation of existing information, examination of current best practices within and without PSI. Derive communication hypotheses and develop communication plans
• Quickly understand and commit to PSI’s performance framework (PERForM) and the “Dashboard” research tools;
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of the core office and the regional offices for communication program
• Ensuring coordination between regional and core office for on ground communication activities as per set standards
• Lead in design and implementation of mass media communication campaign for all the projects.
• Support in recruitment of communication personnel in the regional office;
• Support the core office and state teams to implement the agreed roles and responsibilities;
• With the support of the Program Director, advocate where necessary with internal and external audiences for necessary approvals, collaboration and lessons sharing.
• Participate fully in exchange with other leaders and communication professionals throughout PSI’s organization.

Essential Values, Behaviors and Skills

• Commitment to public health and service to India;
• Strong analytical mind, strategic and leadership capabilities
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to make effective public presentations Highest integrity, maturity and professionalism;
• Ability to contribute in a collegial, team environment;
• Willingness to be held accountable for results.

Qualification

• Senior Communications professional (10 years) with demonstrated capacity for leadership in communication design and implementation.
• Good understanding on research design and interpretation of findings.
• Master’s degree in mass communication or marketing.

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