Posted on 08/05/2026
Location: Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
Duration: 1 Year (2026-27)
Type: 42.5 hours per week in office
Application Deadline: 30th April 2026
About Centre for Civil Society (CCS)
Centre for Civil Society (CCS) is one of India’s leading think tanks, working to advance social change through public policy. Through research, outreach and training, CCS promotes choice, accountability and inclusive prosperity across sectors like education, livelihood and governance.
Position Overview
The Centre for Civil Society is seeking a Junior Associate for its Betiyan Scholarship Program. The program focuses on supporting and empowering young girls from underserved communities by enabling access to education, mentorship and skill-building opportunities.
The Junior Associate will play a key role in supporting the program’s implementation, coordination, research and documentation. The role requires close engagement with scholars, partners and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and effective tracking of program outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Project Specific
- Support end-to-end implementation of the Betiyan Scholarship Program
- Coordinate with scholars, tele-coaches and partner institutions for regular engagement
- Maintain and update scholar databases, trackers and program records and monitoring of the same
- Support data collection, collation and analysis for program evaluation
- Draft reports, case studies, social media content and other program documentation
- Assist in organizing bootcamps, workshops, meetings and program-related events
- Facilitate outreach and communication with stakeholders
- Handle any additional tasks assigned by the CCS team within the scope of the program
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a high-impact education and gender-focused program
- Hands-on experience in program management, research and stakeholder engagement
- Mentorship from CCS Senior Fellows and program leads
- Exposure to real-world challenges in education and scholarship implementation
- Opportunity to contribute to reports, publications, and program outputs
- An opportunity to participate in a highly acclaimed iPolicy workshop for free, along with access to the
Qualifications
- Must be a past scholar of the Betiyan Scholarship Program
- Freshers or candidates who have recently completed studies in ITI, Polytechnic, Engineering are encouraged to apply
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships included)
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Willingness to relocate to New Delhi for the duration of the role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and Google Workspace
- Ability to manage data and maintain trackers efficiently
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Keen interest in education, gender and development sector
Compensation
Compensation will be offered in line with industry standards, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should fill out this application form. The last day for submission is 30th April 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.