Job Description

Job Description

Associate – Communications

1. Job Title: Associate – Communications (Full Time – Contractual with 2 month probation, subject to review)

2. Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

3. Remuneration: 12000+ Local Conveyance

4. Qualification and skills:

• Graduate in Communications, Literature, Journalism, Arts or any other related streams. A diploma or certification/enrolment in an additional subject will be desirable.

• At least 1-2 years of experience in related fields.

• Freshers are welcome to apply with a reference letter mentioning your voluntary contribution to a specific work in an institution or organization

• Volunteers associated with people’s movements including cultural groups will be given preference.

5. Job Overview:

• Support the Development Communication team of the organization which has a focus on design & development, capacity building, research & documentation, participatory theatre and website design.

• Engage in Campaign design & implementation with organization teams

• Involve and contribute to ideas for participatory communication & design tasks with grassroots groups including working children, women and daily wage earners.

• Work with voluntary youth groups on issues that interest them.

• Travel across districts and states to cover stories on issues of socio-political development

• Participate in organization meetings and processes as and when required.

6. Core Skills Expected:

• Impactful listening, excellent writing and speaking skills in either Hindi or English

• Understanding of Constitutional values, local issues which concern Socio-Economic, Cultural and Civil Rights

• Demonstrable skills to understand and use Social Media platforms especially YouTube, Instagram, Twitter.

7. Growth Opportunity:

• Gaining experience of community development work in urban areas with most marginalized groups, adding significant value to your work profile.

• Opportunity for participation in workshops, symposiums, online trainings and orientations.

• Opportunity to apply for the Organization’s rolling fellowship programs for young people with full time support as well as other vacancies as and when they open up.

• Opportunity of engaging with senior development practitioners including media persons, activists, academicians and other influencers.

• Opportunity to develop your capacities, improve communication skills and engage on a range of issues including child rights, feminism, gender, constitutional values, youth engagement, media, communication, participatory approaches and principles of facilitating collective community action.

• Personal guidance and support for engaging in further studies from the organization management group.

Do apply for this position If you are a person passionate about engaging with communities, using a range of media & communication tools and methods; with a pro-people approach. Eligible candidates may send in their detailed CV along with a covering letter stating why you are suited for this position to careers.eka@gmail.com

Please note:

1. Last date of application: March 10, 2023

2. Preference will be given to women candidates from Dalit/Adivasi /Religious Minority & LGBTQA+ groups.

3. Appointment process will be inclusive of online & individual interviews with group discussions and writing, analysis & critique tasks.

4. Eka is an grassroots organization with intensive field engagement. Like our current team, you will be required to work for extended hours whenever required. People looking for a 9-5 job are advised not to apply.

Please do not make any calls. You may write in with your queries (if any) at careers.eka@gmail.com

Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Eligibility Criteria

Not Specified

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Organization Details

• Organization Name:Eka - The Communicators's Collective
• About Organization:Eka is a Non-Profit Trust (86/444-445) registered under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951. Eka works in Central Indian States on issues related to Child Rights (Especially, Child Participation, Protection, Health & Nutrition, Governance), Gender, Youth Engagement, Adolescent Girls & Life Skills and Women’s Empowerment.