Opportunity with Dakshin Foundation
- Position: Communications Associate – Sustainable Fisheries
- Number of vacancies: One
- Duration: 1 year position (6 months probationary period)
- Location: Bangalore
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to support our ongoing work under the Sustainable Fisheries programme. With an interdisciplinary approach and action research using mixed methods, the programme focuses on bringing sustainable transformations in the fisheries sector the role primarily involves conceptualising, designing and implementing communication strategies for the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Conceptualise, design, and produce visual communication materials including infographics, briefs, newsletters, reports, and social media content.
- Copy edit, proofread, and refine reports, briefs, and publications to high editorial standards.
- Maintain a repository of communication assets and develop templates to manage and streamline workflow.
- Support the team in strategising and implementing communications plans in close collaboration with researchers, field teams, and partners to tailor approaches to specific audiences.
Required qualifications and skills:
- Postgraduate degree in Communications, Media, Journalism, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex research or technical content into accessible and engaging formats, with an ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with digital platforms, digital media strategy, and basic web content management.
Desirable
- 2-3 years of experience in strategic communications, preferably in research, non-profit, or
development sectors. - Experience communicating for international development, conservation, or research organisations.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of branding, data visualisation, and multimedia storytelling tools.
- Proficiency in visual communication and graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite/Canva/Figma or equivalent) with a creative eye for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
- Remuneration: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and work, in line with our internal policy. Candidates shortlisted for the interview will be given further details on the salary ranges to review.
How to apply: Please fill this application form in order to apply for these positions.
Note – This job is only for Indian nationals. We strongly encourage candidates who belong to historically socially disadvantaged and marginalised categories or communities to apply. If you belong to such a group, please feel free to indicate this to us. This information is entirely voluntary and confidential.
Last date to apply: 20th April 2026. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified; therefore, interested individuals are requested to apply immediately.