Position: Child Rights Fellowship

Organization: The Child Rights Fellowship (CRF)

Location: Delhi

Apply: https://www.shortlist.net/webportal/

What Will You Do?

The Fellows will get an opportunity to work on-field for 1 year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from government officers and the programme team at CRF. Here’s what a Fellow will do:

• Improve and monitor implementation of schemes & programmes of DCPCR.
• Introduce innovative solutions and drive pilot projects to overcome challenges pertaining to child rights and welfare.
• Conduct stakeholder consultations and capacity-building sessions on thematic focus areas.
• Draft policy briefs and position papers on thematic focus areas.
• Perform data analytics to assist the DCPCR to make evidence-based decisions.

Does this sound like you?

• Completed post-graduation with at least 1 year of work experience after graduation OR at least 3 years of work experience after graduation. (Note: if you have completed a four-year undergraduate degree, a work experience of at least 2 years is required)
• Willing to commit 1 year to the fellowship, starting 1st March 2022.
• Proficient in Hindi and English, with the ability to read and write in both.
• Skilled in analytical writing.
• Willing to travel and stay anywhere in Delhi as per the needs of the program
• Not more than 30 years of age on 1st March 2022.
• Hold Indian citizenship.

Additional Criteria:

• Prior experience (including internships, projects, volunteer programs, etc.) and passion to work in the child rights and welfare sector
• Prior experience in the development sector or policy analysis/research and formulation.
• Track record of self-driven initiatives and successful leadership roles.
• Experience in program management of development sector projects, with a strong skill set pertaining to monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and overall management.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• High-caliber interpersonal communication (documentation and presentation skills), advocacy and negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to adapt to diverse educational and cultural contexts and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
• Proficiency in data analysis and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is strongly desired.