Opportunities

We are looking to recruit a Communications Manager to enhance Takshashila’s media engagement and the reach of our research and education initiatives.

The position is located in Bangalore, India.

What the role will require you to do:

• Develop and execute PR campaigns for TI’s research and education initiatives
• Plan and organize events
• Write and publish press releases and event reports
• Engage with journalists and media outlets to amplify Takshashila’s outputs
• Address media inquiries
• Oversee creation of and edit promotional material and publications (newsletters, brochures, videos, and social media posts)
• Pursue opportunities for partnerships and collaboration
• Ensure consistency in and integrity of brand messaging

What we are looking for in you is to have:

• Some experience in PR/communications
• Proficiency in using design tools like Photoshop and Canva
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly in writing
• Video-scripting and editing skills are preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to multitask 
• A bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism
  
  

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We are looking to recruit a Digital Properties Manager to enhance Takshashila’s digital presence and reach. The position is based out of Bangalore, India.

What the role will require you to do:

• Manage and create content for Takshashila’s social media handles
• Curate and manage Takshashila’s website
• Provide logistical support for TI’s events
• Work with the rest of the media and outreach team to amplify TI’s research work and promote our public policy courses

Skills you must have

• Proficiency in Canva and other design tools
• The ability to communicate technical research work and attractive social media content
• A good knowledge of reels and other instagram formats
• Ability to script short comics and videos
• Ability to multitask 
• An interest and some basic knowledge of public policy and geopolitics
• A bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism

Skills it is good for you to have

• Basic digital illustration skills
• Internship/ full time experience at similar organisations in a similar role
• Some previous experience in website design (barring development)
  

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Job Description

As an Assistant Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing one or more of our public policy education programmes. You will work with the programme manager to design the curriculum, plan the marketing strategy, execute the programmes, document the processes, and make recommendations on how to scale and improve the programmes. 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Manager in coordinating the programmes end-to-end activities from  admission to programme closure. 
• Monitor programme communication with students on different platforms (Example: Slack, LMS, Email etc)
• Attention to detail to ensure schedules are adhered to, processes followed, data captured and validated diligently
• Support Programme Manager on all activities and ensure quality control is maintained across the programme
• Enjoy student interaction

Must Have Skills

• Detail oriented and ability to multitask 
• Team player and an enabler towards a nurturing working environment
• Passion to work with people and eventually play the role of a guide for students
• Project management experience is a big advantage
• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Good written and verbal communication
• Administrative skills for operating LMS (Learning Management System), SIS (Student Information System) & integrated communication platforms like Slack, Teams, etc
• Familiarity with tools and metrics needed to evaluate a programme
• Capacity to identify and minimize risks
• People skills: Ability to resolve conflicts, demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism when dealing with stakeholders
  

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Job Description

As a Programme Manager, you will contribute towards the strategic growth of Takshashila’s education initiatives. You will be responsible for managing one or more of our public policy education programmes. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to design the curriculum, plan the marketing strategy, create the schedule, execute the programmes, document the processes, report on the progress, and make recommendations on how to scale and improve the programmes. 

Key responsibilities

• Taking ownership and coordinating from admission to programme closure
• Multi-tasking and sticking to processes 
• Ensuring high quality is maintained across planning, monitoring and programme delivery 
• Accountable for a professional and amicable communication with students on different platforms (Example: Slack, LMS, Email etc) 
• Attention to detail is paramount to ensure schedules and SLAs are adhered to, SOPs, checklists, processes followed and data captured timely and validated diligently
• Ensure checks and balances are operationalised 
• Stakeholder Management: 
• Passion to play a people facing role 
• Nurture team building 
• Be a guide to the students enrolled for the Programme 
• Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders effectively ○ Good written and verbal/ articulation skills 

Skills and Qualifications 

• Post Graduate degree from a recognised institution
• Any Project Management certification 

Must have skills

• Having atleast 5 years of demonstrable project management experience in a similar role 
• Sound knowledge of project management methodologies and working proficiency
• Demonstrable proficiency in tools for project management including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) & Learning Management System administration
• Detailed oriented and ability to multitask
• Self-starter, proactive and goal oriented
• Capacity to identify and minimize risks. Create mitigation and contingency plans.
• Team player and an enabler towards a nurturing working environment o Ability to identify people’s strengths and keep them motivated
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

Good to have skills

• PMP, Prince2 or related certification 

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The Takshashila Institution is currently seeking a Staff Research Analyst to join our High Tech Geopolitics Programme to lead its work under the following areas:

•  Politics of the Information Age 
• The Future of Cyberspace

Application deadline: 12th April, 2022

About the High Tech Geopolitics Programme:

The High Tech Geopolitics Programme has 2 objectives. To map the geopolitics of technology and guide public policy towards achieving India’s national interests. The programme covers research areas such as semiconductors, rare earth materials,  space, quantum technologies, international standards, and more.

About the Research Areas:

Politics of the Information Age examines the influence of the internet on global and domestic politics ranging from its ability to shape public discourse, affect electoral processes to providing abilities/tools for societies to mobile at an unprecedented scale and pace. 

A core project under this research area will cover the Governance of Digital Communication Networks (social media, messaging). The project aims to understand the nature and effects of their dominance from the perspectives of competition, data, and narratives. Its objective is to confront the trade-offs, and create principles, framework(s) and policies to govern digital platforms according to India’s political and socio-economic context. 

To learn more about the project, visit its Perspectives page or published documents on Takshashila’s website.

Future of Cyberspace will examine the evolution of the internet. including themes such as decentralisation of the web, applications of blockchain, VR/AR, the splintering of the internet, and its global governance from technological, political, and economic perspectives.

Responsibilities:

• Leading Takshashila’s ongoing project on India’s strategy for governing digital communication networks (social media, messaging).
• Identifying additional research projects under the aforementioned Research Areas as well as the broader High Tech Geopolitics Programme.
• Creating or expanding analytical frameworks and assessing implications of developments in fast-paced word technology geopolitics from the perspective of India’s national interests.
• Drafting written materials, including reports, policy briefs, blog posts, fact sheets, and op-eds and supporting production of podcasts, videos.
• Consulting with stakeholders, organising roundtables, and communicating research outcomes to policymakers.
• Working with the Media and Outreach team to disseminate research publications and findings.
• Engaging with external stakeholders, including policymakers, as necessary

Eligibility:

• A good understanding of technology policy in the Indian context and global trends related to social media platforms, the information ecosystem.
• Familiarity or interest in subjects at the intersection of technology, politics and geopolitics.
• Candidates with 2+ years of experience conducting policy research with technology, government, or civil society stakeholders will be strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and economic reasoning skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly in writing
• Ability to multitask on projects
• Strong interpersonal skills

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