Specialist - Science Communication

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About the Organization

The Government of India established the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) in November 1999. The PSA’s office aims to provide pragmatic and objective advice to the Prime Minister and the cabinet in matters of Science and Technology. The Office of PSA was placed under the Cabinet Secretariat in August, 2018.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement OPSA's communication and outreach strategy.
• Coordinate internal communication and content management.
• Lead the preparation of OPSA's Magazine and Annual Report.
• Create press releases and social media posts.
• Enhance OPSA's online presence with a strategic social media approach.
• Develop communication collaterals for outreach material.
• Support digital communication services.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Natural Sciences and Engineering with a background and demonstrated experience in science/policy communication. (OR)
• Bachelor's/ Master's degree in Social Sciences (Public policy, Political science, Economics, International relations, etc.) with a background and demonstrated experience in science/policy communication.
• 2-3 years of experience in communications, preferably in a similar profile, in a government agency, academic institution, or R&D lab, with a focus on S&T matters.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and developing communication outputs such as press releases, magazines, reports, policy briefs, etc
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritise responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and conveying technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• A good understanding of the broad science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystem. Passion towards S&T policies.
• Experience in managing vendor deliverables and ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines.
• Experience in producing short-form content and producing high-quality infographics and posters for social media dissemination.
• Very good English language skills, particularly in popular Science writing. Fluency in regional languages is an added advantage.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritise

Application Process:

• To apply, fill out this Google form https://forms.gle/XQPmbBT2X4UBtKvH9
• Attachments in the Google form include ○ Attachment
• 1: Your latest CV (in PDF format) ○ Attachment
• 2: Expression of Interest (max. 1 page in PDF format) ○ Attachment
• 3: Writing Sample demonstrating the expertise in the relevant area of the applied position. (max. 3 pages in PDF format)

Last Date to Apply: 11:59PM 18th January, 2026

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