PRS is looking to hire Programme Associates to strengthen its citizen and media outreach activities. Core responsibilities: As part of the outreach team at PRS, the programme associate will play a key role in strengthening PRS’ outreach activities to citizen groups, civil society organisations and media. He/She will be responsible for producing videos at PRS which will involve writing scripts explaining Bills, Budget and other legislative concepts, and also shooting and editing the videos. The role also requires designing and creating other visuals needed for PRS social media and citizen outreach events. Abilities required: (a) Strong video production and editing skills; (b) Strong writing and communication skills; (c) Ability to understand complex policy issues and present them in an accessible and appealing way; (d) Ability to work independently; (e) Ability to multi-task and deliver quality work in a timely way. Qualifications sought: Relevant Bachelors degree. Past experience in video production is preferred. Location: New Delhi Emoluments offered: Flexible depending on qualifications and ability. Application details: As part of your application please email the three documents listed below to talent@prsindia.org with the subject line: “Programme Associate – citizen outreach”. (i) A Cover Letter that addresses a) Why you think PRS is a place you should build a career at, and b) How your qualifications and skills will contribute to the work of PRS; (ii) an updated CV; (iii) a portfolio (or a link to online portfolio) of past media related work.
PRS is a leading research group with the mission to strengthen India’s democracy by helping Parliament and state assemblies be more effective. These institutions make laws, hold the governments accountable and allocate public funds. It is important that they have information and analysis to perform their functions well, and that citizens have channels of engaging with their elected representatives. PRS is looking to hire Programme Associates to strengthen its outreach activities in state assemblies. Core responsibilities: As part of the outreach team at PRS, the programme associate will play a key role in strengthening PRS’ outreach activities, especially to state legislators and legislatures. He/She will be responsible for collating and maintaining information pertaining to the working of State Assemblies, including session information, legislative performance, Member participation, etc. In addition, he/she will co-ordinate policy workshops and events held from time to time in partnership with institutional partners. Abilities required: (a) Strong execution skills; (b) Good writing and communication skills; (c) Good quantitative skills with an ability to analyse and represent data accurately; (d) Ability to work independently; (e) Ability to multi-task and deliver quality work in a timely way. Qualifications sought: Bachelor’s degree. Location: New Delhi Emoluments offered: Flexible depending on qualifications and ability. Application details: As part of your application please email the two documents listed below to talent@prsindia.org with the subject line: “Programme Associate”. (i) Cover Letter that addresses a) Why you think PRS is a place you should build a career at, and b) How your qualifications and skills will contribute to the work of PRS (ii) an updated CV
PRS is a leading research group with the mission to strengthen India’s democracy by helping Parliament and state assemblies be more effective. These institutions make laws, hold the governments accountable and allocate public funds. It is important that they have information and analysis to perform their functions well, and that citizens have channels of engaging with their elected representatives. PRS offers rolling internships throughout the year. The PRS staff consists of a team of dedicated professionals with different areas of expertise, and is broadly divided into the research and outreach departments. While the research team analyses legislative and policy issues of topical interest, the outreach team tracks the working of the legislatures and legislators, manages citizen engagement and is PRS’s interface with the MPs and MLAs. A prospective intern can apply for an internship in either/ both teams. Structure of the internship The internship varies from session to non-session time. During a Parliament session, PRS’s work is guided by the issues taken up in Parliament and interns are expected to work with the analysts on various research projects. They may also work with the outreach team to help with the media related output. During non-session periods, the interests of the individual intern are taken into consideration, and he/she is matched with an analyst(s) or outreach team member doing related work. The successful completion of a PRS internship requires the intern to pursue and complete an internship project. The intern will be assisting analysts/outreach team member in their work, as well as undertaking an internship project. The duration of the internship is flexible, but is normally between four and eight weeks. Interns are expected to report to office for the internship. Please note that no accommodation or remuneration is provided. This is strictly an unpaid internship. Expectations from interns All interns should have a deep interest in the working of Parliament and the legislative process in India. In addition, an intern should have the following: Interested persons can fill in the application form. The form has to be filled out in one session, and there is no option of saving responses. You are expected to: Applications for the month of May will not be accepted after April 20, 2024.
For any queries, please email us at internship@prsindia.org.