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Senior Programs Associate, Academy

Posted on 26/02/2024

Job Information
Work Experience
3-5 years
Closing Date
31/05/2024
City
New Delhi
Job Type
Full Time

CCS Mission:

We seek to promote choice, competition and community-based policy reforms. Through research, pilot projects and outreach, the Centre aims to drive social change through public policy.

Academy’s Mission:

To inspire future leaders and change agents to pursue the vision of a free society by championing a liberal approach to public policy.

Role Profile:

CCS Academy, the policy training vertical at CCS organises various certificate courses, policy meets, seminars, competitions, festivals and colloquia to engage people with social and economic issues through a first principles understanding of public policy. We offer a variety of programs for a wide range of audiences including college students, journalists, MPs, bureaucrats, academicians, and filmmakers. 

Our unique focus on public policy and long-term solutions also requires us to be in constant dialogue with all stakeholders, in order to move the needle on our mission. This dialogue and communication outreach is critical in building a cohesive narrative towards our larger goal of a free and open society.

 

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

  • A liberal team environment with scope for learning and growth. 
  • Opportunity to travel across India to deliver training programs and engage with youth. 

Application Process: 

Interested candidates may send their curriculum vitae along with a letter of interest to programs@ccs.in.

 

Reporting to
Senior Fellow, CCS Academy
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree (or above) in Economics, Public Policy, Law or other liberal arts program.
  • Excellent facilitation skills; past experience in conducting training courses will be preferable.
  • Strong people skills, ability to network and develop relations.
  • A minimum of three years of experience in academic or development projects.
  • Commitment to learning with an academic bent.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and ability to create and disseminate original content.
Skills
  • Assist in the delivery of all certificate courses and workshops in public policy offered by CCS Academy.
    • Facilitation of the module
    • End-to-end project management 
    • Design and deliver sessions
    • Review and revise pedagogy and tools of delivery in tandem with the content team
  • Track and manage finances for projects
  • Work closely with the content team to collate regular feedback on the courses and revisit the sessions/modules as and when needed
  • Execute an alumni engagement strategy to keep the past and current graduates engaged with CCS ideas and activities
    • Track, monitor, and engage alumni with existing internal and external opportunities
    • Organize meets, and events for alumni to create a like-minded community