Project Intern: Betiyan Scholarship Program
Tue, 09/23/2025 - 16:59 5 Min Read

Location: Centre for Civil Society, New Delhi
Duration: 3 months
Type: Full-time 40 hours per week in office
Application Deadline: 27th September 2025

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 seeking two detail-oriented and motivated Female Project Interns to join its Policy Research and Outreach Team. As interns, you will gain broad exposure to the diverse portfolio of projects that CCS undertakes, with a primary focus on its education-related initiatives. These include the Betiyan Scholarship Program (supported by P&G India), Bolo English: Language Learning Lab Project, Blue Curriculum: Educators Lab Project, and the School Choice National Conference (SCNC).

This internship offers a unique learning experience at the intersection of research, policy, and practice. You will contribute to projects that empower students, build educator capacity, and shape national conversations on school choice and education reform. By engaging in scholar support, teacher training coordination, event management, and stakeholder outreach, you will play a vital role in ensuring the seamless delivery of CCS’s education initiatives.

Ideal candidates are proactive, excel in structured environments, and are eager to contribute to mission-driven projects with real social impact. This role provides not only hands-on project execution but also an opportunity to learn from CCS’s policy research, advocacy efforts, and on-ground implementation, equipping you with valuable skills for future careers in public policy and development.

Key Responsibilities

Project Specific

  • Manage Data: Handle and organize large datasets across projects (scholars, educators, and institutions) using Excel/Google Sheets. Verify documents and maintain accurate records.
     
  • Coordinate: Communicate with scholars, educators, and institutional partners via email and phone for follow-ups and updates.
  • Support Logistics: Assist in planning and organizing regional bootcamps, training sessions, webinars, and national-level conferences.
  • Create Reports: Contribute to preparing presentations, donor updates, and program reports across all education projects.
  • Multi-project Support: Provide operational and administrative assistance as required to ensure smooth implementation of CCS’s education portfolio.

Benefits:

  1. An opportunity to gain Real-world experience  in managing a large-scale, high-impact project.
  2. Mentorship from CCS Senior experienced professionals
  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

  • University students/recent graduates in Social Work, or a related field. are welcome to apply
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Excel,  Microsoft Office Suite, Canva and Google Workspace
  • Ability to generate communication collaterals including but not limited to policy reports, research articles and blogs
  • Keen interest in applying theoretical knowledge into complex on-ground realities 
  • An availability to engage in person  for approximately 40 working hours/week in office

Compensation

This is an unpaid internship. Interns will gain valuable experience and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on education programs and practice.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by emailing their CV and cover letter to internship@ccs.in. Please include "Project Intern: Betiyan Scholarship Program Application" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.