Details of the Organization

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (“Vidhi”) is an independent think tank doing legal research to make better laws and improve governance for the public good. Vidhi is committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions, providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform which it believes is critical to India’s future.

Details of the Job/Internship

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy (“Vidhi”) is looking for a candidate for the position of Research Fellow with 0 to 2 years of experience to join them at their office in New Delhi.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping and executing key institutional priorities, including impact assessments, impact scaling, vision and mission alignment, and long-term strategic planning.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal analyses, reports, and reviews for the senior leadership.
• Provide operational support for internal workshops, strategy reviews, and board meetings.
• Liaise across teams and functions to ensure alignment and effective execution of cross-organisational initiatives.
• Monitor and facilitate progress on key institutional projects, helping to identify and resolve roadblocks.
• Contribute to the development of fundraising strategies, including ideation and drafting of grant proposals.
• Maintain and update fundraising trackers and follow up with potential donors.
• Coordinate with teams to package project ideas in line with funder priorities and organisational goals.
• Support the preparation of strategic documents, decks, and briefs for funders, board members, government clients, and other key stakeholders.
• Draft internal position papers, concept notes, and institutional narratives that articulate Vidhi’s work and impact effectively.
• Undertake research on legal and policy topics related to Vidhi’s core areas of work, as required.
• Contribute to the development of policy proposals and knowledge products.

Eligibility

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in law, public policy, social sciences, or related fields.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in law, policy, consulting, think tanks, or strategy/operations roles.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities, with an eye for detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset, ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

New Delhi, Delhi, India.

Application and Registration Details

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