Background

Future Earth is a network of scientists, researchers, and innovators designed to provide the knowledge needed to support transformations towards sustainability. Its global constellation of Secretariat Hubs, Global Research Networks, and the broader Future Earth community work to facilitate research and innovation, build and mobilize networks and shape the narrative on global sustainability science, turning knowledge into action. Future Earth structure represents Governing Council, an Assembly a well distributed network of nine Global Secretariat Hubs located in Africa, Canada, China, France, Japan, South Asia (Indian Institute of Science), Sweden, Taipei and USA. The Secretariat facilitates the day-to-day operation of Future Earth and aids in knowledge advancement through its various science communication products that are presented as policy briefs to head of states at various international forums. 

The Future Earth Community in South Asia comprises of a South Asia Regional Office, Future Earth Global Secretariat Hub South Asia which was announced in September 2021 and a National Committee. The Future Earth South Asia Regional Office and Hub is hosted by Divecha Centre for Climate Change and located at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The South Asia Office and the Global Hub engages with stakeholders from SAARC countries, Myanmar, and the two Indian Ocean Island Countries of Mauritius and Maldives. 

The South Asia Regional Office has initiated a Knowledge to Action Program on Food Security and Malnutrition (Fo), Health Sensitization (H), Coastal Risk and Resilience (Co) and Sustainable Communities (S) known as FoHCoS. This Science-Society-Policy engagement Program is designed to mobilize sustainable scientists and policy makers, business and leaders from society to bring about collaborative solutions to address food insecurity and malnutrition; risks to coastal communities and ecology; regional planning and associated health risks in South Asia.  The South Asia FoHCoS program focuses on the 2030 SDG targets, the Paris Agreement’s 2 degree C Climate Targets and integrates the concept of a circular economy within the planetary boundary framework. The Hub, as preparation for the initiative to accelerate change, aims to develop a ‘South Asia Call for Action 2024’ through the regional FoHCoS Science – Policy Outreach program and is opening positions for passionate and self-motivated applicants.

About the position:

Digital Content Associate (Principal Project Associate)

Emoluments:

• Rs. 49,000 + HRA

Professional level:

• Early Career

Job Responsibilities:

• Digital content development and strategy; Design, develop and maintain websites, create digital media and integrate web technologies; 60 % global secretariat task and 40 % South Asia secretariat task. Role of the selected candidate will be as “Digital Content Associate”

Qualification: Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognised University or equivalent; AND Eight years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisations and Scientific activities and services OR Doctoral Degree in Science / Engineering Technology / Pharma / MD / MS from a recognised University or equivalent; AND Four years’ experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions or Science and Technology Organisation and Scientific activities and services.

Detailed Job Description:

Future Earth Secretariat is seeking Digital Content Associate and supports our rapidly growing scope of work to build the field of sustainability science and innovation worldwide. This position will support the creation of its digital communications products. The Digital Content Associate not only supports the day-to-day global operations of the Secretariat, but is also instrumental in handling the technical aspects of projects led by the South Asia hub. The position reports to the Director of South Asia Hub, and will support users at all levels of the organization. This person will work closely with the global communications team on various projects and events. 

The Digital Content Associate will:

1. Digital content development and strategy (50%): Support the production and editing of innovative digital content such as social media material, brochures, videos and animation, info/graphics, data visualizations, and reports. 
2. Communication and marketing (25%): Assist in the implementation of Future Earth’s engagement in existing and new communication channels. This position will play an active role in helping to shape and realize Future Earths communication content strategy. 
3. Support event management and production (25%): The South Asia’s Food Security and Malnutrition (Fo), Health Sensitization (H), Coastal Risk and Resilience (Co) and Sustainable Communities (S) FoHCoS program is one of the main programs led by the South Asia Global Hub and will be organized biannually as a hybrid event, with a critical virtual component. The position will also produce other virtual Future Earth events, such as webinars or meetings of the Future Earth Assembly and annual SRI Congress series led by the US Hub.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in digital content or communication marketing role
• Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while at the same collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
• Flexibility to occasionally work non-regular hours to accommodate international time zones
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Integrity, creativity, flexibility and an open mind

Preferred Qualifications

• Communication and coordination experience in international sustainability science
• Production and post production experience as host, producer, and editor for broadcast media (videos, webinars, talks, podcasts)
• Graphic design skills a plus (reports, brochures, flyers)
• Strong science communication and writing skills

How to apply:

This is a full-time position based in Future Earth South Asia Global Hub, Divecha Centre for Climate Change (DCCC), IISc, Bangalore. Applicants must be eligible to work at DCCC, in India.

Application Format: Applicants to this position are requested to submit a Curriculum Vitae on plain paper with details of: (i). Academic qualification, (ii). University/Institution, (iii). Year of passing, (iv). Marks, (v). Experience and vi. The Name and Contact Details of two referees and a vii. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience would help meet the requirements of the role and contribute to the Future Earth Programme and the organization.

Applications should be in English and in one combined PDF file and sent via email with the Subject Line “Vacancy: Digital Content Associate, Future Earth Global Secretariat Hub- South Asia” to the Chair, DCCC at: office.dccc@iisc.ac.in  

Application deadline: 25 February, 2023