Job Description

Group Account Director - Behaviour Change Communication, New Delhi

Saarthak Development and Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a full-service communication agency based at New Delhi, India. Since its inception 20 years ago, the agency has managed assignments for client organizations including international NGOs, technical assistance agencies, bilateral and government bodies. The assignments include development of communication strategy, design of communication materials, production of communication materials including print & audio-visual and media placement. The organization is currently in WFH mode. However, team members are expected to be based in Delhi NCR and available to join office or client meetings as may be required. 

Overview of the position 

Saarthak seeks to hire a social and behavior change communication specialist with experience in a communication agency or a consultancy organization working for development agencies/ clients in the development sector. The role would entail leading the team to manage client projects on communication strategy, planning and design. The role would involve working closely with execution teams to ensure outputs are delivered as per client expectations in a timely manner. This would include maintaining a close and continuous coordination with project execution team members that include visual designers, copywriters, illustrators, film studio personnel, etc. 

Along with managing ongoing communication projects, a significant aspect of the role would entail acquisition of new clients and projects to achieve quarterly and annual business goals. The position is designated as Group Account Director and reports to the Managing Director.  

Key position responsibilities 

Leading the team to manage clients and project requirements, and business development as key responsibility areas.

Managing communication projects including communication planning and creative design for multimedia campaigns, program documentation, advocacy, branding, film production, website development, social media management, research for communication etc.

Collaborating with the creative team to develop creative strategy and development of communication materials.

Working closely with external partners such as film production agencies, illustrators, and print-production units to ensure effective fulfillment of assignments.

Developing presentations for client outputs and business proposals.

Supporting to develop new product-service solutions.

Candidates suitable for this position:

A person who is enthusiastic to take charge, think different, implement new ideas, likes responsibility, and is forward-looking and solution-oriented would find this to be a great role opportunity, and would be a huge asset to this position.

Must have 12-15 years of work experience in managing social communication assignments in advertising/communication firms for clients in development sector such as national level NGOs, international NGOs, or technical assistance agencies.

Qualified with any graduation or post-graduation, preferably in mass communication, developmental studies, social work, or business administration.

Experience in managing design and execution of digital campaigns.

Experience in communication research would be an advantage.

Good at working on MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and knowledge of Hindi.

An aptitude for detailed planning and taking charge, learning new things, and applying them.

Ability to interact with clients and respond to requirements including good presentation skills.

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV along with current and expected compensation to jobs@saarthak.co.in at the earliest.

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