Associate- Development & Policy Research and Writing

Posted By: Helmof8 Impact Ventures Pvt Ltd

Mumbai

Middle Mgt (Regional/ Zonal Manager, AVP, State /Regional Head)

Policy & Advocacy

Corporate (for Profit)

Job Description

Role

  • Development and Policy (DP) Research & Writing Associate. 
  • Full time engagement is preferred but applicants interested in a part time engagement are encouraged to apply as well.


 Responsibilities

  • Required to research and create diverse documentation such as grants, policy briefs, concept notes,  in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;
  • Must possess the skills to structure and draft diverse documents; 
  • Required to coordinate/support internal and external activities (local or international meetings, drafting and editing of minutes, presentations, partners communications via email or telephone etc); 
  • To provide general copy-edit/editorial assistance for diverse documents and communication materials;
  • Engage in other ad hoc/miscellaneous tasks as needed; and 
  • To carry out such other work as required by their reporting manager, the ops head, and the Helm founder, as per the Intern’s role. 


Eligibility Criteria

Ideal Candidate/ Requirements and Skills: 

  • Individuals pursuing/ having a masters degree in development studies/public policy/social sciences OR students pursuing/having an LLB or LLM degree OR journalism; 
  • 1-2 years of work experience is preferred.
  • Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research and data analysis skills required; 
  • Should be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner; 
  • Fluency in English is a must; alongside, fluency in any regional language would be an asset; 
  • Must have excellent analytical and organisational skills; 
  • Should have a keen interest in the changemaker ecosystem; 
  • Demonstrated interest in SDGs, systems change, innovation & social entrepreneurship; 
  • Good interpersonal and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural,  intergenerational setting; 
  • Demonstrated intent, skill, and self-driven work ethic; 
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast paced dynamic environment;
  • Possess attention to detail.; 
  • Must have access to a computer and working internet connection; 
  • Must have basic computer literacy and be able to use Google Drive, Microsoft Office. 
  • Must be willing to explore using apps and tools for productivity and task management; 
  • Keen to work in a diverse and inclusive setting; ;
  • Possess integrity and loyalty;
  • Must submit 2 writing samples of published or unpublished work where you are the sole author. 


Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Role

  • Development and Policy (DP) Research & Writing Associate. 
  • Full time engagement is preferred but applicants interested in a part time engagement are encouraged to apply as well.


 Responsibilities

  • Required to research and create diverse documentation such as grants, policy briefs, concept notes,  in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;
  • Must possess the skills to structure and draft diverse documents; 
  • Required to coordinate/support internal and external activities (local or international meetings, drafting and editing of minutes, presentations, partners communications via email or telephone etc); 
  • To provide general copy-edit/editorial assistance for diverse documents and communication materials;
  • Engage in other ad hoc/miscellaneous tasks as needed; and 
  • To carry out such other work as required by their reporting manager, the ops head, and the Helm founder, as per the Intern’s role. 


Ideal Candidate/ Requirements and Skills: 

  • Individuals pursuing/ having a masters degree in development studies/public policy/social sciences OR students pursuing/having an LLB or LLM degree OR journalism; 
  • 1-2 years of work experience is preferred.
  • Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research and data analysis skills required; 
  • Should be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to a varied and broad audience in a simple and concise manner; 
  • Fluency in English is a must; alongside, fluency in any regional language would be an asset; 
  • Must have excellent analytical and organisational skills; 
  • Should have a keen interest in the changemaker ecosystem; 
  • Demonstrated interest in SDGs, systems change, innovation & social entrepreneurship; 
  • Good interpersonal and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural,  intergenerational setting; 
  • Demonstrated intent, skill, and self-driven work ethic; 
  • Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a fast paced dynamic environment;
  • Possess attention to detail.; 
  • Must have access to a computer and working internet connection; 
  • Must have basic computer literacy and be able to use Google Drive, Microsoft Office. 
  • Must be willing to explore using apps and tools for productivity and task management; 
  • Keen to work in a diverse and inclusive setting; ;
  • Possess integrity and loyalty;
  • Must submit 2 writing samples of published or unpublished work where you are the sole author. 



Work Location: 

  • Remote. 


Work Days + Timings:

  • Monday to Friday. Office hours are typically 8 hours per day - 10 am to 6pm.  
  • However, reasonable accommodations for flexible working hours are made. 


Remuneration:

  • Range of INR 20K-30K per month. Will be determined as per the candidate's experience and caliber.



If interested, please send across your resume with 2 writing samples where you are the sole author at aditi@helmofeight.com.

(Plagiarised samples + group / joint writing samples will directly be rejected) 




Organization Details

  • Organization Name:Helmof8 Impact Ventures Pvt Ltd
  • About Organization:About Helm of Eight: Helm of Eight is an all-in-one advisory for changemakers. With our partners, we co-create diverse, equitable, and inclusive work cultures to translate development goals into tangible social impact. We were founded in Mumbai in 2017. Our founder is a changemaker, Kiran Reddy Avuthu. Our vision is to support 100 changemakers to impact 1 million lives by 2030. We help to identify and solve triple bottom line (Planet, People, Profit) stakeholder problems. You can learn more about us at https://helmofeight.com/about/. Work Culture: We operate on modern organisational behaviour principles and liberal work culture. We believe what is good for our people is good for our business. We nurture a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture. We reflect on our personal development, journal our work and have a healthy feedback system. We trust in the agency of our talent resources to constantly endeavour for holistic development. Share a commitment to curiosity-driven li

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