Job ID: 292330

Specialist, Communications

ChildFund India

Location: New Delhi, Bengaluru, Delhi, Karnataka

Apply by: 03 Jun 2026

Relevant Sectors

Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor

	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Ref. No. 26/02	Issuance Date: May 20, 2026	Closing Date for receipt of Applications: June 03, 2026 (IST)

POSITION DETAILS
POSITION TITLE AND GRADE:	Specialist, Communications Grade-7
POSITION TYPE/DURATION:	Fixed-Term (Two years with possibility of extension subject to organizational needs, satisfactory performance, and funds availability)
POSITION LOCATION:	ChildFund India, New Delhi/Bengaluru office
WORK SCHEDULE:	Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , 40 hours per week
TELEWORK ELIGIBLE	Yes
REPORTS TO:	Manager, Communications

ABOUT CHILDFUND INDIA

Established in 1951, ChildFund in India annually reaches more than 4 million children, youth and their families across 14 states of India. Through a variety of long-term and short-term programs and strategic partnerships, we are committed to the holistic development of children, transforming lives and uplifting communities.

Our work brings health, education, child protection, youth skilling, livelihoods, and climate resilience into an integrated approach that responds to children’s changing needs as they grow — from early childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood.

ChildFund India's core values are the principles and beliefs that guide behaviour, decision-making, and culture. Our values of Connection, Honesty, Innovation, Learning, and Diverse Lived Experiences reflect our highest aspirations for how we go about our work every day in the communities we serve and with each other.

POSITION ROLE

This role provides strategic leadership for communications, positioning it as a core driver of organizational growth, digital innovation, fundraising, and advocacy. It oversees end

end digital marketing, content, and social media strategies to strengthen brand visibility, donor engagement, and measurable impact while leveraging data-driven insights for continuous improvement. The position also builds internal and partner capacity, manages vendors, and ensures high

quality, on

brand creative execution across all platforms.

Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with ChildFund’s Safeguarding Policy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Initiative Leadership

Co-lead the development and execution of the organization’s overarching communications strategy, aligning with mission, vision, and long-term goals.
Position communication as a catalyst for organizational growth, embedding strategy into programmatic, fundraising, and advocacy initiatives.
Champion innovation to keep the organization ahead of emerging digital trends and platforms.

Digital Marketing & Fundraising

Design and implement integrated digital marketing campaigns that drive visibility, donor engagement, and fundraising outcomes.
Leverage data-driven insights to optimize donor journeys across email, social media, and digital platforms.
Develop persuasive donor communications—messages, brochures, emailers, and merchandise— that strengthen trust and inspire giving.
Align fundraising narratives with brand strategy to maximize impact and ROI.
manage end to end digital campaigns by strategically planning, executing, optimizing, and measuring performance across platforms.

Digital & Social Media Strategy

Provide strategic oversight of all social media accounts, ensuring consistent brand voice and impactful storytelling.
Execute content marketing initiatives across websites, blogs, newsletters, and social platforms.
Lead high-impact campaigns that elevate visibility, strengthen engagement, and reinforce brand positioning.

Content Development & Optimization

Lead the creation of engaging, audience-specific content tailored to diverse stakeholders.
Ensure optimization for reach, engagement, and conversion across digital channels.
Integrate donor-focused storytelling into programmatic and advocacy communications.

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

Audit and analyze digital campaigns to measure ROI and fundraising impact.
Translate insights into actionable strategies, driving continuous improvement in marketing and donor engagement.

Creative & Visual Communications

Oversee production of visual assets—banners, videos, landing pages—ensuring brand compliance and design excellence.
Support teams in finalizing event and campaign materials that reflect organizational identity.

Capacity Building & Partnerships

Train and mentor staff and partner NGOs in branding, storytelling, digital marketing, and fundraising communications.
Streamline workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency across the organization.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Manage external vendors—designers, developers, SEO specialists, agencies—ensuring quality, timeliness, and strategic alignment.
Build strong partnerships that amplify organizational reach, visibility, and fundraising success.
Additional responsibilities given by the manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Education: Bachelors in Journalism or any related degree. Master’s preferred.

Work Experience: Minimum five years of experience working in marketing/communications

Skills and Abilities: Strong writing & editing skills. Storytelling and human-centered narratives. Digital & social media management. Strong experience in creative design. Strategic communication planning

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Step 1: HR Pre-Screening:All Job Applications received will be collated by HR and preliminary screening will be conducted based on the minimum education and experience requirements mentioned above. The Applicants that do not meet the education and experience criteria will not be considered further for the selection process. All the qualified applications will be handed over by HR to the Selection Panel.

Step 2: Qualified applications will be further reviewed by the Selection Panel. The Selection Panel will assess and rank all the applications based on the following factors for a maximum of 100 points:

Job Knowledge (50 points)

Work Experience (50 points)

The written test will be conducted for the most highly rated applications.

Step 3: Based on the written test assessment, applications will be further shortlisted for Step 3 i.e. Interview. The applications will be evaluated by the Selection Panel for the final selection, based on the following evaluation factors for a maximum of 100 points.

Clarity and Effectiveness - Communicates ideas clearly, concisely, and logically; adapts message to different audiences (25 Points)

Audience Engagement - Captures attention, uses appropriate tone, and encourages interaction across channels (20 Points)

Strategic Alignment - Aligns communication with organizational goals, brand voice, and messaging strategy (20 Points)

Content Quality and Accuracy - Produces well-written, error-free, consistent, and factually correct content (20 Points)

Responsiveness and Adaptability - Adjusts communication based on feedback, changing priorities, or crisis situations (15 Points)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary starts at INR 925,000 per annum plus benefits, with scope for consideration for adjustment in line with the experience, skills, and knowledge the selected candidate brings.

Benefits (subject to the provisions of the approved Employee Manual):

Provident Fund and Gratuity as per Indian Labour Law
Annual Merit-based Performance Salary increase.
Health Insurance Coverage - to support the well-being of employees and their families.
Leave and Holiday framework that supports rest, renewal, and personal priorities – Annual Leave (24 days), Casual Leave (10 days), Sick Leave (10 days), Special Leave (5 days), Maternity Leave (26 weeks), Paternity Leave (2 weeks), Exam Leave (5 days), Holidays (15 days)
Hybrid and flexible work schedule options for eligible roles to enable effective offsite working while staying connected and productive.
Learning and Development opportunities to support growth and build future-ready capabilities.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Eligible applicants are required to complete and submit the Job Application Form - ChildFund India (May 2026).docx . The application form must be downloaded as word document.

Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to support their application.

E-mail application to: recruitment@childfundindia.org

Applicants must clearly specify the Vacancy Announcement reference number and position title in the subject line of the email and the Job Application Form.

Incomplete or missing Job Application Form may result in disqualification of the application.

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFEGUARDING

ChildFund has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of ChildFund India to ensure equal employment to all persons without regard to sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), age, race, ethnicity, national origin, social origin or status, color, language, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or religion.

IMPORTANT NOTES

This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.
Employment is subject to the ChildFund India’s HR policies and procedures, including provisions related to pre-employment clearances, probationary period, and retirement age.
If any of your relatives or members of your family/household work for ChildFund and if any child related to you is currently being sponsored/enrolled by ChildFund, you are required to disclose it at the time of job application.

Notes:

-By submitting this application, you consent to ChildFund India collecting, processing and storing your personal data provided in your job application form (including supporting documentation provided) and during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.

-ChildFund India expresses it sincere thanks to the candidates for their time and efforts in submitting their job application. We really appreciate and value your interest in employment with us, however, due to a high volume of anticipated applications, only short-listed candidates will be notified.