Head Strategic Communications | RightWalk Foundation | Delhi

RightWalk Foundation

RightWalk Foundation is a public policy implementation and state capacity-building organisation that works to ensure progressive public policies actually deliver results for people at scale. Through its RIGHT model Redesign, Institutionalise, Ground, Hone, Transition RightWalk converts policy intent into sustained, government-owned outcomes. Operating across 4 states, RightWalk has impacted over 2 million lives and unlocked more than $2.2 billion in public funds. Its work has been recognised by Ashoka, the London School of Economics, the UK Parliament, and NITI Aayog. Youtube Video >

Role

RightWalk's work is systematically undercommunicated for its scale and impact. The Head of Strategic Communications will change that. This is a senior leadership role that owns RightWalk's public narrative, media relationships, policy advocacy storytelling, and institutional positioning. You will sit alongside the CEO to shape how RightWalk is understood by governments, donors, the media, and the wider policy world.

Responsibilities

Own and shape RightWalk's public narrative and institutional positioning in the development sector
Translate complex policy and implementation work into clear, compelling stories for government, donor, and media audiences
Write and edit op-eds, case studies, founder notes, speeches, media briefs, and thought leadership pieces
Build and execute a media strategy across print, digital, broadcast, and policy media
Develop and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, and policy commentators
Manage RightWalk's digital presence including website, social media, and LinkedIn
Prepare press notes, media kits, and spokesperson briefings for founders and senior leadership
Lead the communications team and manage content calendars, campaign rhythm, and quality standards
Collaborate with Fundraising, Policy, Data, and Programme teams to ensure narrative consistency across all external communications
Ensure government-facing and donor communications are accurate, strategic, and credible

Requirements

12 to 18 years of experience in strategic communications, journalism, public affairs, or policy communication
Prior experience in the development sector, think-tanks, or government communications is strongly preferred
Proven track record of building institutional narratives, not just producing content, but shaping how organisations are perceived
Strong editorial judgement with the ability to distinguish between a story that matters and one that merely happens
Exceptional writing ability across multiple formats including policy briefs, op-eds, social media, and donor narratives
Existing media network in India with relationships with journalists, editors, and policy media outlets
Comfortable working closely with founders, receiving high-level strategic direction while owning execution
Politically sensitive, grounded, and able to protect organisational credibility