Job Description

Role

• Research and Communications 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 in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;  
• Produce written materials for projects in Helm’s portfolio; 
• Coordinate with other partners / projects on major themes and learning events;
• 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);
• Provide strategic support to the Directors and leadership team;
• Draft success stories, press releases, blog posts, and other content to advance the principal messages of individual projects and the organisation as a whole;
• Provide general copy-edit / editorial tasks for other communication materials;
•  Support in project management and other functions of the office as appropriate for a small multipurpose team supporting start-up operations;
• To provide general copy-edit/editorial assistance for diverse documents and communication materials;
• To carry out such other work as required by the Directors and leadership, and reporting managers of Helm, as per the candidate’s role.  

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

• Individuals having a Bachelors or a Masters degree in journalism, development studies / public policy / social sciences, OR Individuals having an LLB. 
• 1-2 years of work experience is preferred.

Ideal Candidate/ Requirements and Skills: 

• Familiarity with basic quantitative and / or qualitative research and data analysis required; 
• Excellent analytical skills; 
• Effective written and verbal communication; 
• Fluency in English is a must; alongside, fluency in any regional language would be an asset; 
• Excellent organisational skills; 
• Should have an interest in the changemaker / social impact ecosystem; 
• Keen to work in a diverse and inclusive setting; 
• Possess integrity and loyalty;
• Demonstrated intent, skill, and self-driven work ethic; 
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a dynamic environment;
• 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

Desired Candidate Profile

Graduation - Graduate-Other

Role

• Research and Communications Associate. .
• Full time engagement is preferred but applicants interested in a part time engagement are encouraged to apply as well. 

Eligibility

• Individuals having a Bachelors or a Masters degree in journalism, development studies / public policy / social sciences, OR Individuals having an LLB. 
• 1-2 years of work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Required to research and create diverse documentation in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;  
• Produce written materials for projects in Helm’s portfolio; 
• Coordinate with other partners / projects on major themes and learning events;
• 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);
• Provide strategic support to the Directors and leadership team;
• Draft success stories, press releases, blog posts, and other content to advance the principal messages of individual projects and the organisation as a whole;
• Provide general copy-edit / editorial tasks for other communication materials;
•  Support in project management and other functions of the office as appropriate for a small multipurpose team supporting start-up operations;
• To provide general copy-edit/editorial assistance for diverse documents and communication materials;
• To carry out such other work as required by the Directors and leadership, and reporting managers of Helm, as per the candidate’s role.  

Ideal Candidate/ Requirements and Skills: 

• Familiarity with basic quantitative and / or qualitative research and data analysis required; 
• Excellent analytical skills; 
• Effective written and verbal communication; 
• Fluency in English is a must; alongside, fluency in any regional language would be an asset; 
• Excellent organisational skills; 
• Should have an interest in the changemaker / social impact ecosystem; 
• Keen to work in a diverse and inclusive setting; 
• Possess integrity and loyalty;
• Demonstrated intent, skill, and self-driven work ethic; 
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a dynamic environment;
• 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

Probation Period: 

• 3 months 

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- 25K per month. Will be determined as per the candidate's experience and calibre.

If interested, please send across your resume with 2 individual writing samples 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