Job Description

 Responsibilities

• Required to undertake research in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;
• Must possess the skills to draft diverse documents such as grants, policy briefs, concept notes,  in the fields of social impact, development and / or policy;
• 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 role. 

Work Culture:

• We operate on modern organizational behavior's 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 endeavor for holistic development.
• Share a commitment to curiosity-driven lifelong learning.
• We offer the opportunity to work with an intergenerational diverse and dynamic team in an immersive global-local environment.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

• Individuals having a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in Journalism, Development Studies /Public Policy / Social Sciences, OR Individuals having an LLB or LLM. 
• 2-4 years of work experience is preferred.

Desired Candidate Profile

Post Graduation - MA

Ideal Candidate/ Requirements and Skills: 

• 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 organizational 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; 
• 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. 

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 HO8 - Introduction Deck 2023.pdf More details- https://helmofeight.com