Are you a graduate looking for opportunities in the field of Campaigns, Communications, Research or Political Strategy? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
Role:
Fellow
Location:
Hyderabad (travel, as required)
About:
The Nehru Fellowship in Politics and Elections is a unique opportunity for young, liberal-minded Indians to understand politics and elections in India. The Fellowship aims to provide unparalleled hands-on exposure to the different functions of a political consulting firm, including campaigns, research, political strategy and communications. Additionally, the Fellows may also get the opportunity to work in an election war room, or in the office of a senior politician.
During the course of the Fellowship, Fellows will be able to gain interdisciplinary knowledge on a variety of sectors and issues that impact economic development and society at large.
Eligibility:
Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
- Must be below 30 years of age (born after 03.09.1993 ).
- Must be an Indian citizen.
Responsibilities:
Fellows, over a period of 12 months, will get hands-on exposure by doing a rotational stint in different functions of a political consulting firm, including campaigns, research, political strategy and communications.
The Fellowship will start with a two-week training program. After the training, Fellows will spend six months working in three different functions (two months per function). Following that, Fellows will spend the remaining six months specialising in one functional area of their choice. At the end of the Fellowship, Fellows would have gained a deeper understanding of how a political party approaches elections and developed the key skills required to ideate, operationalise and manage an election campaign.
Stipend:
75,000/ month
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through this link (click here)
