Public Policy Fellow - Odisha

CivicDataLab Pvt. Ltd.; Khordha; Presencial; INR 279 000 - 502 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

CivicDataLab in Bhubaneswar, India is seeking Fellows to work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science for public good. You will engage with government departments, conduct policy research, and translate complex ideas into accessible language for diverse stakeholders.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and willingness to perform fieldwork in a hybrid setting, including government meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Qualificações

• Master's degree required in relevant disciplines.
• 1–2 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public policy, research or development work.
• Strong verbal and written communication with government and stakeholders.
• Native or professional proficiency in the state language(s) of the location.
• Ability to conduct research, synthesize information and communicate findings clearly.
• Willingness to work in a hybrid setting with field visits and government meetings.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with government departments, public institutions and other stakeholders.
• Conduct stakeholder, policy and sectoral research including field visits.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language and briefs.
• Plan and facilitate workshops, consultations and roundtables.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to develop partnerships and roadmaps.
• Contribute to CDL’s research, publications and knowledge products.

Conhecimentos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy research

Policy analysis

Formação académica

Master's degree in Public Policy or related field

Ferramentas

Excel/Google Sheets

Data visualization

Python/SQL basics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bhubaneswar, India | Posted on 09/07/2026

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.

Engage with government departments, public institutions, universities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to initiate conversations and build long‑term institutional relationships.

Conduct stakeholder, policy and sectoral research, including stakeholder mapping, ecosystem assessments, field visits and analysis of relevant institutional and regulatory frameworks.

Prepare meeting notes, research briefs, presentations, concept notes, policy recommendations and other project documentation, translating complex technical, legal and policy concepts into accessible language.

Plan and facilitate workshops, consultations, roundtables and other stakeholder engagements.

Understand government priorities and challenges, and identify potential partnerships, datasets, use cases and opportunities for collaboration.

Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to develop partnerships and support implementation through roadmaps, guidance materials, training resources and capacity‑building activities.

Contribute to CDL’s research, publications and knowledge products across thematic areas such as data governance, responsible AI, language technologies, climate resilience and digital public infrastructure.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential Qualifications

Educational Background: Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, Management, Technology or related disciplines.

Professional Experience: 1-2 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public policy, research, consulting, development sector or related work.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage and build relationships with government and other stakeholders.

Language Proficiency: Native or professional proficiency in the relevant state language(s) of the selected location.

Research Skills: Ability to understand new policy and sectoral areas, conduct research and synthesise information.

Availability: Willingness to work in a hybrid setting with regular field visits, government meetings and stakeholder engagements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with government datasets, open data platforms or data repositories.

Familiarity with tools such as Excel/Google Sheets, data visualisation tools, or basic Python/SQL.

Familiarity with data, AI, digital public infrastructure or technology.

Prior experience working with state government departments or public institutions.

Experience in stakeholder consultations, community engagement or partnership development.

Knowledge of Indian language datasets, corpora, or linguistic resources

Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in multilingual contexts

Selection Process

• Application Review: All complete applications will be reviewed by the DOST selection committee
• Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on eligibility criteria and application quality
• Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a virtual interview
• Final Selection: Selected fellows will receive offer letters with detailed terms and conditions