Job Title: Policy Impact & Outreach Intern: Governance
Location: Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
Duration: Minimum 2 months
Type: Full-Time (Online or on-site)
Application Deadline: 25 August 2024

About Centre for Civil Society (CCS):

Centre for Civil Society (CCS) is an independent public policy think tank based in New Delhi, focusing on education, livelihood, and policy training to promote choice and accountability across private and public sectors. CCS engages with policy and opinion leaders through research, pilot projects, and advocacy to translate policy into practice.

Position Overview:

The Centre for Civil Society is accepting interns for its Governance initiative from September. Our governance initiative focuses on the effective facilitation of the rule of law, which remains central to the promotion and protection of individual freedom. We aim to ensure that laws reflect the people's will, protect individual rights, improve incentives, and ensure efficient allocation of resources. Our work checks against burdensome, obsolete, inconsistent laws that thwart choice and growth. In light of these goals, the intern will be responsible to support the operations, partnerships, research and digital communications arising from and/or for the program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drafting policy briefs, research articles, blogs, concept notes and case summaries as and when required
2. Engaging in various data management activities, including collation, organisation and analysis of relevant information
3. Handling of any additional tasks assigned by the CCS team within the scope of various projects.

Benefits:

1. An opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of the regulatory ecosystem concerning administrative and constitutional law
2. Mentorship access to CCS Senior Fellows
3. An opportunity to participate in a highly acclaimed iPolicy workshop for free, along with access to the CCS library
4. An opportunity to publish research essays, blogs etc. on CCS platforms, including the CCS.in and blog platforms: Spontaneous Order, Azadi.me.

Qualifications:

1. University students/recent graduates are welcome to apply (Essential)
2. Fluency in reading, writing and speaking the following languages: English, Hindi (Essential)
3. Ability to generate communication collaterals including but not limited to policy reports, research articles, and blogs (Essential)
4. Keen interest in applying theoretical knowledge into complex on-ground realities (Essential)
5. Prior experience in community outreach (Desirable)
6. An availability to engage for approximately 40 working hours/week (Essential).

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should apply by emailing their CV and cover letter to vagmi@ccs.in. Please include "Policy Impact & Outreach Intern Application: Governance" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Disclaimer: This is an unpaid internship. No monetary remuneration will be provided. Upon satisfactory completion of the internship, a Certificate of Appreciation will be issued.