Associate (Communications)
VIDHI CENTRE FOR LEGAL POLICY
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Keka
Description
ABOUT VIDHI
The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (“Vidhi”) is an independent think tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good. Vidhi is committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform which it believes is critical to India’s future.
Vidhi is an equal opportunity employer and neither practices nor tolerates any kind of discriminatory behaviour.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Associate will work with Vidhi's Impact Collective to develop and implement project-level communications strategies, translating research and impact objectives into targeted communications and advocacy campaigns. The role will involve working closely with research teams to understand the substance and objectives of their work, identify key audiences, develop messaging and determine the most effective ways to communicate research and influence public and policy discourse.
Communications Strategy & Campaign Management
- Work with the Senior Associate and research teams to develop project-level communications strategies aligned with broader research and impact objectives.
- Understand the policy context and substance of research to identify key audiences, stakeholder interests, communication objectives and opportunities for engagement.
- Develop audience-specific messaging and determine appropriate formats, channels and approaches to communicate research effectively.
- Lead campaign planning and execution from research intake through dissemination, stakeholder engagement and monitoring.
- Own day-to-day communications planning and workflow management for assigned projects, ensuring timely coordination across teams.
- Identify opportunities to position Vidhi's research and researchers in relevant public and policy conversations.
- Monitor campaign progress, assess outcomes and identify opportunities to strengthen communications strategies.
- Coordinate communications around report launches, public events, consultations and other institutional engagements.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with researchers, external partners and other stakeholders involved in communications and advocacy activities.
Content Development
- Work closely with researchers to develop communications products that translate legal research into accessible, engaging and actionable content for different audiences across the policy ecosystem.
- Develop and edit a range of content, including research summaries, impact reports, explainers, newsletters, website copy and other institutional communications.
- Collaborate with the Impact Collective to adapt research and communications strategies into appropriate formats across platforms.
- Lead the preparation and development of institutional publications, including quarterly impact reports, annual reports and other organisational communications.
- Develop and maintain communications templates, guidelines, SOPs and workflows to strengthen institutional capacity and consistency.
REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, Public Policy or a related field.
- 2–3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, journalism, advocacy, think tanks, research organisations or a related field.
- Excellent English writing, editing and reading comprehension skills, with the ability to understand dense research and communicate its insights clearly and accessibly.
- Strong analytical and editorial skills, including the ability to identify key findings, develop compelling narratives and tailor messaging to different audiences.
- Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines.
- Ability to work closely with researchers and subject-matter experts, engage with unfamiliar subject areas and demonstrate a willingness to learn.
- Ability to think strategically, work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
- Experience in developing institutional publications, impact reports or research-led communications.
Desirable
- Proficiency in Hindi.
- Proficiency in graphic design tools such as Canva.
- Prior experience in event planning and management.
- Familiarity with India's public policy and legal landscape.
LOCATION AND REMUNERATION
- This is a full-time position based out of New Delhi.
- Remuneration will be competitive, in line with experience and existing structure at Vidhi.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should apply through our online portal by filling in the required details in the application form and uploading the following documents:
- Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV) (not exceeding two A4 pages)
- Statement of motivation (in a maximum of 500 words) explaining why the candidate is interested in this position
- Details of two references including names, contact details and nature of professional relationship
- Writing samples or prior work samples
Please ensure that the file is titled "FirstName LastName_Application for Associate_IC" and is uploaded as a single PDF file under the field of ‘Additional Documents’.
The deadline to submit applications is 29 November 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only applications submitted through the online portal will be reviewed. Please do not email resumes and cover letters; only queries may be sent via email to [email protected] with the subject line "Query - Associate, Impact Collective".
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Skills
Graphic DesignProject Management