Job ID: 304081

Communication Specialist

South Asian Forum for Environment, SAFE

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Apply by: 22 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Communications, IT, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor

Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation

Private Sector, Corporate Social Responsibility

About the Organisation
South Asian Forum for Environment (SAFE) is a regional civil society organisation registered in India under the Trust Act, 1882. Established in June 2004, SAFE works towards environmental sustainability, climate resilience, circular economy, sustainable livelihoods, ecosystem conservation, and inclusive community development across the South Asian ecoregion.
SAFE works through research, field-based interventions, institutional partnerships, and community-led approaches, collaborating with government agencies, development partners, research institutions, and grassroots communities to advance sustainable and evidence-based solutions.
Website: safecso.org

About the Role
SAFE is looking for a Communication Specialist to strengthen its institutional communication, digital outreach, content development, and social media presence. The position will contribute to developing research-informed, audience-oriented, and professionally structured communication outputs across digital and institutional platforms.

Key Responsibilities
* Develop and edit institutional, program, and digital communication content for websites, social media, newsletters, blogs, reports, and campaigns.
* Manage the social media content pipeline, including planning, copy development, scheduling, and basic performance monitoring.
* Translate technical program information, research findings, and field interventions into clear and accessible communication outputs.
* Develop blogs, feature articles, campaign content, program highlights, event communications, and institutional narratives.
* Coordinate with program and research teams to collect, verify, and structure information for communication purposes.
* Support visual content development, design coordination, media documentation, and digital asset management.
* Maintain consistency in institutional messaging, editorial quality, tone, and brand communication.
* Contribute to improving digital engagement, audience outreach, and institutional visibility.

Essential Qualifications
* MA in Mass Communication, English, Journalism, Media Studies, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
* Excellent command of written and spoken English.
* Demonstrated proficiency in social media management, content development, editing, and digital communication.
* Knowledge of graphic design, visual communication, and media management will be preferred.

Experience
Relevant experience in institutional communication, digital media, content development, journalism, NGOs, development organizations, or related sectors will be preferred.

Key Competencies
* Content strategy and editorial development
* Digital and social media communication
* Professional writing and copy-editing
* Research-based content development
* Visual and media coordination
* Editorial accuracy and attention to detail

Terms of Appointment: Contractual, part-time and hybrid engagement for 20 hours per week.

Remuneration: Negotiable, based on qualifications and relevant experience.

How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV to admin@safeinch.org by 22nd October 2026 with the subject line "Application for Communication Specialist".

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admin(at)safeinch.org