Head of Digital Presence & Global Communications Organisation: Vandanam Trust Role Type: Volunteer (Senior Leadership Level) Time Commitment: Flexible / 10–15 hours per week (Minimum 1-year initial commitment)

Location:
Remote (India-based preferred for timezone alignment; global applicants welcome) About Vandanam Trust Vandanam Trust is a public charitable trust founded on the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam—the world is one family. Working across healthcare, education, sustainable livelihoods, environmental consciousness, legal aid, and policy research, the Trust builds community-driven solutions for real-world impact. We bridge grassroots action in regional clusters with institutional frameworks, connecting village volunteers, research partners, CSR leaders, and policy makers to advance human-centered development. Role Summary The Head of Digital Presence & Global Communications is the strategic leader responsible for defining, building, and executing Vandanam Trust’s global narrative and digital footprint. Reporting directly to the Managing Trustee and working alongside the Steering Circle, this role translates the Trust's core vision into a structured, multi-channel communications architecture. This is a hands-on, high-impact volunteer leadership position ideal for an experienced communications executive, brand strategist, or media professional who wants to build systems from the ground up and mentor distributed teams. Primary Responsibilities 1. Vision, Voice & Narrative Architecture
• Conduct structured Founder Immersion (Samvad) sessions to codify the Trust’s core messaging into a unified Vision Charter, Voice Bible, and Message Framework.
• Direct the strategic tone across all international and regional communication channels, ensuring non-sectarian, dignity-first, and evidence-backed storytelling.
• Implement and manage a clear delegation workflow for public releases, policy notes, and campaign collateral. 2. Strategy & Digital Operations
• Develop and execute a stage-gated, 12-month digital communication roadmap aligned with organizational milestones.
• Oversee the design and content cadence for multi-lingual portals serving diverse stakeholders: grassroots volunteers, institutional donors, research partners, and government bodies.
• Establish transparent public reporting structures, including annual impact summaries, open governance dashboards,



and verified field stories. 3. Team Leadership & Governance
• Structure operational communication pods (Content, Platforms, Community, Ethics/Legal) and define clear SOPs for distributed volunteers.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate volunteer team members using structured 90-day engagement cycles.
• Build internal capacity and second-line leadership to ensure operational continuity across all critical communication functions. 4. Ethics, Risk & Compliance
• Oversee media ethics, consent protocols for field content, child safeguarding guidelines, and health-claim verification in coordination with the Ethics & Legal Circle.
• Manage crisis communications and provide concise risk mitigation briefs (issue, options, recommendation) for escalation-level events. Decision Rights Framework
• Green Level (Routine Operations): Authorizes routine social media updates, community announcements, volunteer communications, basic graphics, and verified translations. Handled by Pod Leads.
• Amber Level (Sensitive / Strategic Material): Authorizes public health claims, formal policy positions, CSR proposals, government briefings, and press statements. Handled by the Head of Communications with Legal/Ethics review.
• Red Level (Core Executive Authority): Authorizes official statements issued in the Founder’s name, international partnership agreements, crisis responses, and major brand modifications. Handled by the Founder / Managing Trustee on the Head's recommendation. Qualification & Experience Criteria Essential Requirements
• Professional

Experience:
10 to 15+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, brand strategy, or digital leadership, including at least 5 years managing teams.
• International Exposure: Experience engaging multi-regional audiences, international foundations, policy bodies, or global development projects.
• System Builder: Demonstrated track record of building digital communication channels, brand governance,



or editorial systems from scratch.
• Multi-Stakeholder Communication: Ability to tailor narrative structures for diverse audiences ranging from rural community members to corporate heads and policy officials.
• Language & Writing Mastery: Exceptional editorial skills in English. Working command of Hindi is required for regional coordination.
• Digital Literacy: Practical understanding of web content systems, newsletter deployment, community engagement platforms, analytics, and data privacy fundamentals (e.g., DPDP Act, GDPR). Strongly Preferred
• Experience in Global South development contexts, rural livelihoods, public health, or educational initiatives.
• Familiarity with non-profit fundraising communications, CSR reporting, and grant application narrative structures.
• Working knowledge of additional regional or international languages (e.g., French, Spanish, Swahili). Core Competencies
• Systematic Execution: Ability to break broad organizational vision into measurable, structured execution steps.
• Values-Aligned Leadership: Transparent commitment to intellectual integrity, dignity-first storytelling, and authentic reporting.
• Adaptable Tone: Ability to translate complex philosophical, scientific, or policy concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Low-Resource Optimization: Proficiency in leveraging open-source, non-profit, and zero-cost digital tools to maximize reach and operational efficiency. Application & Selection Process Application Materials Required
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) / LinkedIn Profile detailing relevant professional experience.
• Cover Note (Max 1 Page): Outlining your motivation for joining Vandanam Trust and your experience in building communications systems.
• Portfolio Sample: One example of a communications strategy, brand guide, or major campaign created under your leadership. Evaluation Workflow
• Initial Screening Call (30 min) – Review of alignment, capacity, and role scope.
• Vision & Strategy Discussion (60 min) – Deep dive with the Founder into organizational direction and narrative structure.
• Short Practical Case Study – Draft a 90-day execution framework and a core message sample.
• Final Stakeholder Review – Invitation to join the leadership team following reference verification.

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