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CivicDataLab

Communications Fellow

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<\/span><\/span>Who We Are<\/span><\/b><\/p>

CivicDataLab (CDL)<\/a> works at the intersection of data, technology, design, and social science to strengthen access to public information, evidence\-based decision\-making, and citizen participation in governance. 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, and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to enable data\-driven decision\-making at scale.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Our Commitment to Diversity<\/span><\/b>
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We are committed to inclusive hiring and strongly encourage applicants from diverse and under\-represented gender and caste identities and/or socio\-cultural backgrounds to apply for this fellowship. Our organisational policies are gender\-neutral, including the POSH policy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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What Are We Looking For?<\/span><\/b>
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We are currently looking for a Communications Fellow to support CivicDataLab\u2019s communications, outreach, and storytelling efforts across projects, programmes, and convening.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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This is a full\-time, in\-person fellowship <\/b>role suited for early\-career professionals who are interested in public\-interest technology, data\-for\-good, and social impact communications. The fellow will work closely with the Communications & Outreach Manager and programme teams to assist in creating content, managing platforms, supporting events, and strengthening engagement with our community and partners.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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We are looking for someone with up to 6 months \u2013 1 year of prior experience (including internships, fellowships, or student\-led work) in communications, media, design, journalism, development communications, or related fields.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Note: <\/b>Candidates currently pursuing their degree are not eligible to apply, as this is a full\-time, in\-person position.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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On completion of the fellowship period, the candidate may be considered for a full\-time role based on performance, organisational needs, and mutual interest.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
  • 1\-2 years of experience, or strong demonstrated interest, in communications, media, social impact, public policy, or public\-interest work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Development Studies, Design, or a related field. Exceptional candidates from other disciplines with demonstrated communications experience are welcome to apply. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • \u200b<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Demonstrated ownership and ability to independently manage tasks from planning to execution.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple assignments and consistently meet deadlines.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering high\-quality work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Interest in data, AI, governance, public policy, climate, gender, or social impact.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets), Canva, MailChimp and major social media platforms.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Willingness to learn content strategy, storytelling, design workflows, and digital campaigns<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast\-paced, predominantly in\-person environment with multiple stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Experience managing social media accounts, newsletters, websites, or communication campaigns.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Experience with student publications, research organisations, NGOs, think tanks, or college societies.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Graphic design, video editing, or multimedia storytelling skills.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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    • Exposure to the development sector, governance, public policy, or civic technology.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      <\/span>Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/b><\/div>
      The Communications Fellow will work as an execution and coordination support across CivicDataLab\u2019s communication workstreams.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      Content & Platforms<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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      • Support in drafting, editing, and publishing content for social media, website, newsletters, and email outreach.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Assist in creating posts, basic creatives, presentations, and documentation material.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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      • Help adapt content for different platforms (LinkedIn, X, Instagram, website, emailers).
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        Campaigns & Outreach<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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        • Assist in executing communication campaigns for projects, fellowships, and convenings.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Support dissemination of reports, announcements, events, and opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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        • Help monitor engagement, responses, and basic performance metrics.
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          Design & Media Support<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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          • Coordinate with designers and programme teams for social media assets, reports, and event collaterals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Assist with basic design edits using tools like Canva, Figma, or Adobe (where required).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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          • Support short\-form video editing, captioning, and documentation of events.
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            Events & Convenings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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            • Support communication and outreach for events such as CivicSabha, roundtables, webinars, and workshops.
              Assist with on\-ground documentation, social media coverage, and post\-event dissemination.
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              Coordination & Documentation<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span>
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              • Maintain mailing lists, stakeholder databases, and shared content repositories.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Support preparation of communication trackers, calendars, and reports.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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              • Assist the communications lead in day\-to\-day coordination and follow\-ups.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                Benefits<\/h3>

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                • Remuneration: \u20b920,000 \- 25,000 per month (based on experience)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Location: Delhi, in\-person, with travel to other states in India, if required (reimbursable)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Duration: Minimum 6 months, with possibility of extension or conversion to full\-time based on performance and mutual agreement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Hands\-on exposure to national\-level projects, AI and data\-for\-good initiatives, and high\-impact convenings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                • Mentorship and learning across communications, campaigns, and public\-interest technology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  <\/span>Our Hiring Process<\/h2>
                  The entire hiring process typically takes 2\u20134 weeks and includes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  1. You apply with your CV and (if available) portfolio/work samples<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  2. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an introductory conversation with a few technical and situational questions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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                  3. Final in\-person interview with select candidates<\/span>
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                  4. If all goes well, we share the Fellowship contract and onboarding details<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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