We are seeking a Senior Communication Officer to manage day-to-day
communication efforts and translate complex research from the Energy and Power
sector at CSTEP into clear, engaging, and impactful narratives. The role
requires solid storytelling skills, a solid understanding of the policy
ecosystem and think tank setting, and the ability to design and execute
content and engagement strategies. Acting as a liaison between research and
outreach teams (Communication and Policy Engagement), the candidate will ensure
effective knowledge dissemination across platforms while contributing to
institutional outputs and stakeholder engagement initiatives and events.

Responsibilities
Develop and execute creative engagement strategies aligned with the
organisation’s and sector’s goals.
Translate and repurpose technical research into audience-specific content
(blogs, social media, website copy, and outreach materials).
Build, maintain, and actively manage a stakeholder database, and design
targeted communication initiatives to drive effective engagement.




Track policy developments, events, and emerging ecosystem conversations,
and leverage these to inform communication and support research visibility.
Monitor and analyse digital performance metrics using insights to refine
and strengthen communication strategies.
Collaborate closely with editors, designers, and researchers to ensure
consistency in messaging, tone, and visual identity across all outputs.

Qualifications
Postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy,
Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Urban Studies, or a related field
Prior experience in journalism (preferably sustainability or solutions
journalism), think tanks, policy organisations, or other knowledge-driven
institutions

Skill Set
Solid writing and storytelling skills with clarity, accuracy, and audience
needs.
Ability to manage multiple communication streams, coordinate across teams
and functions, and operat

📌 Senior Communications Officer Bengaluru
🏢 Outreach
📍 Bengaluru