Position: Deputy Director, Programs

About:

In 2018, we planted the seeds for the foundation for Indian School of Democracy in the hope that it would eventually become an institution that nurtures principled leaders. The people at Indian School of Democracy come from politically and socially diverse backgrounds, but we share the same unwavering principles, vision and values that reside in the idea of sarvodaya.

We are passionate about nation-building and carry an unflinching commitment to India and its people.

Role of Deputy Director- Program:

• As an organisation our theory of change is to nurture young political leadership through our flagship programs - Democracy Express, She Represents and The Good Politician and our deeper constituency level work called ‘ Sarvodaya Champions’ ( which will start in July 2021).
• We also hope to start some more online and weekend programs.
• Each program is carefully designed and curated to meet the needs of our target audiences.
• For ISD these programs and the quality of learning we provide are extremely important for us and they build the identity we carry.
• Our programs are non-partisan and invite a politically and demographically diverse audience.
• Beyond in-house sessions and content, we also invite expert practitioners, politicians and academics to provide depth and rigour in all our programs.
• As an organisation ISD wants to build a strong team while ensuring team’s personal growth.
• At this point, we need someone who is ready to commit 5-10 years in this role, to build the
• institution.
• In your role as Dy Director- Program, you will work on:

Program Design, Research & Facilitation
● You will lead our 4 member, and growing Program team, for short and long term
programs
● You will lead The Good Politician Program
● Oversee selection process for all programs
● Bring your political expertise for program design and implementation
● Lead and oversee creation and execution of technical and process based session design
and planning
● Small group and large group facilitation (online and offline)

● 1-1 coaching to participants
● Build capacity of the team for coaching and mentoring political aspirants
● Create learning for different kinds of political audiences, both in English and Hindi
● Building partnerships and managing external faculty, other organisations etc.

Qualifications and Skills:
● Masters’ degree in political science, policy or a relevant field
● Atleast 12-15 years of full-time professional experience
● Extensive experience working with politicians and political workers This is a must for the
position
● Prior experience in program design, curriculum and session planning
● Atleast 5-8 years of experience in leading a program team
● Education and experience in theory and practice of adult learning and leadership
development
● Extensive experience in small group and large group facilitation
● Strong communication skills in English & Hindi, one more Indian language will be an
added benefit
● Attention to detail, process orientation and working in uncertainty
● Conscientious, disciplined, committed to rigor in all aspects of work
● Entrepreneurial, frugal with the ability to give and receive feedback
● Ability and willingness to work with people from across the political spectrum
Location:

Based in New Delhi
Compensation:

Remuneration will be based on competency and we will be building ISD
together.

Salary range for this role will be 17-19 lakhs per annum to begin with. We are hoping
you grow with the organization, and we will revise salaries as we grow.

Application Process: To apply, please fill

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