The National Law University Delhi through its Centre for Communication Governance is inviting applications for various research positions across both its teams on a (i) full-time basis as a CCG researcher and/or managerial role and (ii) part-time (specific duration) consultant.
Name of the Posts: Based on experience, domain understanding and qualifications, successful applicants will be placed in the following positions:
- Analyst(s) (0-2 year's experience)
- Project Officer(s) (2+ year's experience)
- Programme Officer(s) (3+ year's experience)
- Project/Programme/Team Lead/Manager (4+ year's experience)
Qualifications:
- The Centre welcomes applications from candidates with degrees in law, social sciences, international affairs, development studies, economics, public policy and other relevant fields. Outstanding candidates with B.Sc./B.Tech degree with a specialisation in IT/Computer Science/Cyber Security with a demonstrated interest in or an advanced degree in public policy will also be considered.
- Preference may be given to candidates who are able to provide evidence of an interest in human rights / constitutional law/ technology law and/or policy / Internet governance/ national security law.
- Must have a demonstrable capacity for high-quality, independent work.
- Successful candidates for Managerial positions should show great initiative in managing both their own and their team's workloads. They will also be expected to lead and motivate their team through high-stress periods and in responding to pressing policy questions.
- Strong research, writing and communication skills are necessary.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants may fill the application form provided by 11:59 pm IST on August 15, 2021. Please note that applications will only be accepted via the google form. In case of any doubts, please contact us at ccg@nludelhi.ac.in with the subject line "Application for Researchers". A complete application will require the following:
- A signed and completed Application Form, available here.
- The form requires a Statement of Motivation which applicants have to answer in a maximum of 800 words. The Statement of Motivation should ideally engage with the following aspects:
- Why do you wish to work with CCG?
- What will be your likely contribution to our work? What do you think are the most important focus areas for the team to consider, and how do you hope to contribute to it?
- What past experiences and skills optimally position you to do so?
- How does working with CCG connect with your plans for the future?
- Please combine the CV, writing sample and statement of motivation in a single PDF file labelled as "Your name - CCG". The PDF should be uploaded on the link provided in the application form. The single PDF file should contain: (1) a Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages) (2) a writing sample of between 1000 and 1500 words (essay or extract, published or unpublished preferably on a relevant topic), and (3) Statement of Motivation, to be uploaded in the application form.
- Applicants should note that they cannot save their work on the application form and return to it later, so they may find it advisable to prepare their Statement of Motivation and merge relevant documents into a pdf beforehand.
- Names and contact details of two referees who can be contacted for an oral or a short written reference (to be filled in the form).
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