Work With Us - Empowering India

Work With Us
Liberty Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan, liberal think tank based in New Delhi . We are committed to deepening the idea and practice of individual freedom, rule of law and freedom of choice. The Institute undertakes public policy research and advocacy on public policy issues in development economics, education, environment, health, trade, political democracy and electoral reforms. Rolling Opportunities: Liberty Institute is always on the look out for committed individuals to be part of its team. If you would like to be considered for a position in any of our areas of interest, please send us your resume along with a cover letter stating your interests. Student interns are also encouraged to apply. Current Opportunities: Communications and Research Director Liberty Institute requires a Communication and Research Director. The work involves developing research initiatives on a range of public policy issues, particularly on political economy and environment. It also requires implementing an effective communication strategy for a successful outreach programme, and sustained networking with key stakeholders. The Institute is a public policy research and advocacy organization, with a particular interest in exploring ways of making policy proposals politically viable. The Institute holds that free market enhances freedom of choice in the economic domain, while democracy enhances choice in the political domain. For more information, please visit www.InDefenceofLiberty.org. The Institute also runs issue-based initiatives such as the one on climate change, property rights and democracy: www.EmpoweringIndia.org \| www.ChallengingClimate.org \| www.ProtectingPropertyRights.org \| www.SavetheTigerInitiative.org What we are looking for? § Deep interest in current affairs § Excellent research and analytical skills § Excellent communication and networking skills § Experience of writing in the mainstream publication will be an asset. § An understanding of the core ideas of Liberty Institute and interest in policy would be useful. § Relevant experience of about 4-5 years would be valuable. What would the work involve? § Develop research initiatives o Identify contemporary public policy issues, and prepare policy positions o Build and sustain a network of relevant scholars § Develop and implement effective communication strategy o Disseminate research outputs among stakeholders (scholars, think tanks, government officials and politicians, civil society) o Build a wider network with scholars, officials, and civil society o Regularly communicate with media o Develop outreach leveraging the social media The position is in Delhi. The current duration of the assignment is 6 months which could be extended if mutually acceptable. The person needs to be able to take up the assignment at the earliest, by April 15, 2011. The remuneration could be in the range of Rs 35,000 per month, but negotiable, dependent on capabilities, experience and interest of the applicant. Those interested, please send the CV and statement of interest to info@libertyinstitute.org.in. Liberty Institute C-4/8, Sahyadri, Plot No. 5, Sector-12, Dwarka, New Delhi 110078.