Delhi Public Policy Fellowship

CivicDataLab Pvt. Ltd.; New Delhi; Hybride; INR 223 000 - 279 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CivicDataLab Pvt. Ltd. in Delhi offers a Public Policy Fellow role focused on research, stakeholder engagement and project coordination with public institutions. The fellow translates ideas into practical outputs for policy impact.

The 6‑month, full‑time fellowship is hybrid with an immediate Start Date. Location: Delhi. Stipend ranges ₹20,000–₹25,000 per month (depends on interview). Freshers are welcome and you will gain exposure to data governance and digital public infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or ≤2 years of experience.
• Degree in public policy, political science, development studies, economics, law, social sciences, management, technology or related field.
• Strong research and writing ability.

Responsabilités

• Research government priorities and regulatory frameworks to understand systems.
• Map stakeholders and identify partnerships and opportunities.
• Develop proposals, grant applications, concept notes, and materials.
• Write blogs, policy briefs, and research reports.
• Turn meetings into clear presentations, recommendations and actionable steps.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, government officials and external partners to move projects forward.
• Contribute ideas on data governance and digital public infrastructure and related policy themes.

Connaissances

Research

Clear writing

Analytical thinking

Formation

Public policy / related field degree

Outils

Excel

Google Sheets

Python

SQL

Data visualisation

Description du poste

We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen the data for public good ecosystem and citizen participation in governance. CivicDataLab (CDL) harnesses the potential of open knowledge movements to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform. We work closely with governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to better data-driven decision-making at scale.

Our current areas of expertise include digital public goods & infrastructure (DPGs & DPI), climate action, public finance, urban development, open contracting and law & justice. We have co-created digital public goods like open data platforms, data exchanges, AI models and citizen-led apps for improving participatory data-driven governance in India and other countries.

Please read more about us : https://civicdatalab.in/

About CivicDataLab

We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen the data for public good ecosystem and citizen participation in governance. CivicDataLab (CDL) harnesses the potential of open knowledge movements to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform. We work closely with governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to better data-driven decision-making at scale.

Our current areas of expertise include digital public goods & infrastructure (DPGs & DPI), climate action, public finance, urban development, open contracting and law & justice. We have co-created digital public goods like open data platforms, data exchanges, AI models and citizen-led apps for improving participatory data-driven governance in India and other countries.

Please read more about us : https://civicdatalab.in/

About the Role

As a Public Policy Fellow, you will support research, stakeholder engagement and project coordination with public institutions. You will learn how policy ideas move from research and consultation into practical programmes and partnerships.

What You Will Do

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys exploring complex public issues, working with people and turning ideas into clear, useful outputs. You will:

• Research government priorities, public policies, institutions and regulatory frameworks to understand how systems work.

• Map stakeholders and identify promising partnerships, datasets and public‑interest opportunities.

• Develop compelling proposals, grant applications, concept notes and partnership materials.

• Write blogs, policy briefs, research reports, case studies and other public‑facing content.

• Turn meetings and research into clear presentations, recommendations and actionable next steps.

• Help plan and facilitate workshops, consultations, field visits and stakeholder meetings.

• Work closely with internal teams, government officials and external partners to move projects forward.

• Contribute fresh ideas to our work on data governance, responsible AI, digital public infrastructure and related policy themes.

Who Should Apply

• Freshers, recent graduates and candidates with up to two years of relevant experience.

• Graduates in public policy, political science, development studies, economics, law, social sciences, management, technology or a related field.

• People who can research carefully, ask good questions and turn complex information into clear writing.

• Candidates who are dependable, organised and comfortable following through on detailed work.

• Applicants willing to work in a hybrid setting and join field visits, government meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Useful but Not Required

Exposure to government or development‑sector work, stakeholder consultations, public datasets, Excel or Google Sheets, data visualisation, Python or SQL, responsible AI, or digital public infrastructure.

Important Notes

• Incomplete applications will not be considered

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• False information in the application may lead to disqualification at any stage

• Selected fellows will be required to sign a fellowship agreement outlining terms and conditions

Fellowship Details

Start Date: Immediate basis

Duration: 6 Months

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Delhi

Stipend: ₹20,000–₹25,000 per month (Depends on the Interview)

Engagement: Full‑time fellowship

Experience: Freshers welcome