Manager- Campaigns

Job Description-Manager Campaigns

Job Summary:

The Manager - Campaigns will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of campaigns, including day-to-day operations, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and inter-departmental collaboration to ensure successful campaign execution and achievement of objectives. The role requires extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Campaign Strategy:

- Develop and deliver large-scale global campaigns for India.

- Collaborate with communication, finance, and resource mobilization teams to ensure effective campaign planning and management.

- Establish strategic partnerships with corporates, HNIs, governments, educational institutions, NGOs, Foundations, UN agencies, etc.

- Stay updated on key policy issues and interventions (child protection, education, and health) to identify opportunities for campaign-policy advocacy coordination.

2. Campaign Management:

- Manage and evaluate campaigns and associated events to ensure continuous improvement.

- Negotiate contracts and evaluate options with service providers and associates.

- Manage campaign budget and provide required financial reports.

- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, particularly regarding child and youth engagement, social media, etc.

3. Results Monitoring and Knowledge Management:

- Collaborate with the communications team to strategize and raise awareness about campaigns.

- Ensure timely execution of events and adherence to promotional schedules.

- Analyze stakeholder feedback to inform future campaign design.

- Ensure accurate and approved campaign content and information.

- Facilitate effective information sharing among internal and external stakeholders.

4. Leadership:

- Hold team members accountable for meeting their responsibilities.

- Recruit, lead, and develop the team, setting performance objectives and conducting performance reviews with HR.

5. Required Skills and Competencies:

1. Planning and organizing strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

2. Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement campaign strategies.

3. Communication: Create compelling messages and engage diverse audiences.

4. Data Analysis: Interpret data to inform campaign decisions.

5. Time Management: Meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.

6. Budgeting: Manage campaign finances and resources.

7. Influencing Skills: Develop and manage relationships to achieve strategic objectives.

8. Interpersonal Skills: Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

9. Adaptability: Handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to competing demands.

10. Problem-Solving: Demonstrate proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

6. Education and Experience:

1. Education: Master's degree in Social Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.

2. Experience: 5 years of professional experience in campaign program and partnership management.

3. Language Skills: Excellent drafting skills in English and Hindi (or other Indian languages).

4. Desirable Experience: National and international organization experience, creative agency experience, and experience working with schools and universities.