Vacancies at IT for Change

We are looking for a recent graduate with an interest in the social and development sector, and prior experience with handling and organising events, to join our team as a Junior Consultant. This consultancy offers deep immersion into the space of digital rights and emerging narratives in this domain. The consultant will work on organizing two key events:
• A high-profile national event on digital public infrastructures, public innovation, and ethics
• A learning institute for early career women researchers.

In addition to holding administrative charge of these events, the Junior Consultant will also have a limited opportunity to engage in research work on the platform economy, as part of one of our ongoing projects.

Period: 3 months, with the possibility of extension
Location: Bengaluru
Deadline: 7 October 2024

Responsibilities of trainee:
    • Planning, organising and management of the national event and learning institute, including but not limited to:
        ◦ liasing with vendors
        ◦ coordinating travel, accommodation and logistics
        ◦ support with substantive agenda-setting
    • Collaborating with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of relevant tasks
    • Support with literature review and field work as and when required.

Key skills and qualifications:
    • Recent graduate with an interest in the social sector
    • Ability to interface with different stakeholders and vendors
    • Demonstrable communication skills
    • Demonstrable organising skills
    • Meticulous attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently with a high ownership of tasks
    • Deep familiarity with the use of spreadsheets

How to apply:

Interested candidates should fill out this application form by 7 October, 2024. For, queries you can reach out to jobs-events[at]itforchange[dot]net

Senior Communications Associate

Are you an experienced communications professional with a knack for simplifying complex ideas and making them accessible to a wide audience? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your strategic thinking and creativity can shine? If so, we are looking for you!

We're seeking a Senior Communications Associate to join our team and elevate our content, visual communications, and outreach efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise and make meaningful impact.

If you're ready to make a difference and bring your seasoned communication skills to a role that values creativity, clarity, and strategic thinking, we encourage you to apply!

Deadline: 7 October 2024
Location: Bengaluru/Remote

Key Responsibilities:

Editing: Produce high-quality, engaging content through substantive editing, copy editing, and proofreading. Simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Visual Communication: Create and oversee clear visualizations to enhance data interpretation. Identify and highlight key messages, structure reports for optimal accessibility, and tailor content to various audiences.
Social Media Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement effective social media strategies in collaboration with teams to maximize reach and impact. Track engagement metrics and optimize strategies accordingly.
Website Content Management: Collaborate with internal teams and partners to maintain an updated and audience-relevant website. Utilize internal databases to streamline organizational processes.
Community Building and Event Outreach: Coordinate and execute outreach activities, creating protocols to broaden contacts and communities aligned with the organization's mandate.
Design and Visuals: Create and oversee social media posts, newsletters, website banners, and research and advocacy publications in a visually appealing format.

Qualifications and Skills:

3-5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, English, or Social Sciences
Advanced writing and editorial skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to simplify complex ideas in writing and create/supervise clear visualizations for diverse audiences
Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms, with an understanding of best practices for optimizing content
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a creative and critical mindset
Experience with content management systems and databases

Desired Experience:

Previous experience in editorial or communications roles
Experience working in a non-profit or similar organization
Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
Knowledge of digital rights, global politics of development, or related fields

Apply Now:

Fill out this application form by 7 October 2024. Don't wait, apply early to join us on this exciting journey! Reach out to <jobs-communications-associate[at]itforchange[dot]net> if you have any queries.

Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Communications Associate

Are you a passionate digital rights advocate seeking to make a tangible impact in the world? Are you a storyteller who loves all things communication? If so, join IT for Change and help promote a society grounded in social justice and feminist values.

As a Communications Associate here, you'll play a vital role in crafting engaging content, designing compelling visuals, and shaping effective social media strategies. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented colleagues, and contribute to our mission of digital justice.

If you’re a creative individual with a passion for social change and experience in visual communication, we encourage you to apply!

Location: Bengaluru

Deadline: 7 October 2024

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation and Editing: Produce and edit engaging content, simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences. Ensure all public-facing materials are of high quality.
Social Media and Strategic Communication: Ideate and create engaging social media content that supports projects, networks, and advocacy efforts. Help manage social media accounts, support dissemination, and track engagement metrics to expand the organization's engagement and reach.
Design and Visual Communication: Design social media posts, newsletters, website banners, and research publications that align with our brand identity. Develop design templates based on brand kits to ensure consistency and cohesiveness across all materials. Design infographics to visualize complex data and make research reports more accessible.
Website and Digital Management: Collaborate with internal teams to maintain an updated and audience-relevant website. Streamline organizational processes using internal databases. Support the editorial, production, and dissemination tasks for Bot Populi, our online magazine.
Event Outreach: Coordinate and execute outreach activities related to events.

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, English, or Social Sciences
1-3 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Ability to write and edit effectively, with attention to grammar and style
Proficiency in social media management tools and platforms, with an understanding of best practices for optimizing content
Previous experience in communications or design roles
Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Canva, Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a creative and critical mindset

Desired Experience:

UI-UX and video editing skills
Experience working in a non-profit or similar organization
Knowledge of digital rights, global politics of development, or related fields

How to apply?

Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Business Scenario Planning Consultant

IT for Change is looking for an experienced business consultant to support its work with three social enterprises, building alternative digital platforms across India as part of the project, 'Re-wiring India's Digitalising Economy for Women's Rights and Well-being.' The project is supported by the European Commission and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.

This consultancy offers an exciting opportunity to contribute towards building and facilitating sustainable livelihoods of informal women workers and farmers. We are currently working with farmer producer companies and cooperatives as well as social enterprises across three partner sites.

Duration: 3 months

Location: The consultant can work remotely, but may be required to travel to project sites in Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu for very short periods during the duration of the consultancy.

Scope of consultancy

Work with the team to scope, design, and execute a business scenario mapping exercise that will take an ecosystem approach to determining future business scenarios and their enabling conditions for each of the partner sites
Serve as a technical point person for business-planning-related exercises

Expected Outputs

Work closely with the team to prepare final versions of the business scenario plans for each of our three partner sites

Qualifications and Requirements

This consultancy requires an understanding of the intersections between digital technology and adoption and development project implementation, ideally in the agriculture value chain and/or the informal sector. The consultant must be familiar with digital platforms and app-based supply chains
A Master’s degree in a related field
A minimum of 10 years work experience in the social sector, preferably with impact assessment
Strategic expertise in business development and/or tech-design experience for small farmers and informal workers
Ability to liaise and communicate with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrated experience of having authored similar outputs

How to apply?

Please send a CV and cover letter, indicating relevant experience working on similar themes and projects, a brief paragraph on how you would approach such an exercise, as well as consultancy rates to <jobs-inclusiveplatformmodels@itforchange.net> with the subject line 'BSP Consultant.'

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Senior Research Associate - Labor Track

IT for Change is recruiting for the position of Senior Research Associate for our work on labor and worker rights in the digital economy. Our line of work on labor explores the future of work in the context of rapid digitalization across economic sectors, with a focus on worker data rights, algorithmic management, and securing fundamental labor guarantees for workers.

We are looking for a researcher with a keen and demonstrated interest in the digital economy, political economy, and the labor market, who has experience publishing both academic and non-academic pieces, and is comfortable working in interdisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will lead and support research on cutting-edge themes within this track, undertake socio-economic and legal analysis, and engage actively in national and global policy processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge issues in the digital economy and contribute to nascent regulation and policy initiatives.

Location: Bengaluru

Deadline: 10 October 2024

Interested applicants must possess the following qualifications:

A Masters' degree preferably in law, development studies, public policy, economics, gender studies, political economy studies, or other allied degrees
3-4 years of prior qualified experience
Strong analytical research and writing skills
Ability to track emerging policy initiatives and respond promptly and effectively
Familiarity with qualitative research methods, empirical data collection, and analysis
Capacity to prepare practice and advocacy-oriented knowledge outputs
Experience in the domain of digital technologies, social justice, and economic rights

Primary responsibilities include:

Steering policy and legal research addressing decent work deficits in the digital economy and promoting workers’ rights and well-being
Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms and policy development
Assisting with organizing sessions and attending/presenting at national and international advocacy events
Developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces, and explainers
Supporting organizational grant development and collaboration and M&E activities of projects

How to apply?

Interested candidates should fill out this application form by 10 October 2024. For, queries you can reach out to <jobs-labour@itforchange.net>

Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Head- Programs

IT for Change is looking to recruit for the position of Head - Programs to lead our operations and drive institutional development. In this pivotal role, you will engage with funders and external stakeholders while ensuring seamless coordination across internal teams to advance our mission in the digital justice domain.

We are looking for a leader who can foster a cohesive, forward-thinking culture rooted in feminist values and contribute to institutional building. If you have a strong track record in program management, Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and preferably digital rights, we invite you to apply and be a key player in shaping our future.

Location: Bengaluru
Deadline: 13 September 2024

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Management, Strategic Planning and Monitoring: Work with senior management in strategic planning and oversight of project deliverables, including financial and human resource projections. Routinely track the progress of projects through regular meetings and ensure timely and efficient completion of key activities and organizational accountabilities.
Grant Proposal Development & Donor Engagement: Co-develop grant proposals with teams to secure funding, aligning them with organizational objectives. Effectively communicate the organization's mission, progress, and impact to funders and donors.
Operations Management: Collaborate with the Accounts and Human Resource teams to manage budgetary allocations, human resource management, and contractual aspects.
Learning & Development: Coordinate and manage internal and external learning events, workshops, and training sessions. Ensure these initiatives are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and process improvement efforts.
Stakeholder & Visitor Engagement: Facilitate communication with external stakeholders, including board members, peers, and partners. Work closely with project teams to design and implement workshops, roundtables, seminars, etc. Represent the organization to visitors, providing comprehensive insights into projects and organizational impact.
Reporting & Communication: Lead/ support the preparation of the organization's documentation and compliance reports, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of clarity, precision, and stakeholder alignment.

Required Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience, with proven expertise in project management, Monitoring and evaluation, and proposal development, preferably in the digital rights domain.
Expertise in NGO Administration: Building/Improving and executing internal systems for well-oiled administration and governance, including contracts and funding mechanisms.
Organizational & Process Skills: Exceptional organizational, facilitation, and time management skills, with a proven track record of leading complex processes to achieve high-impact outcomes. Commitment to feminist principles is essential.
Process Documentation & Compliance: Extensive experience in process documentation, project tracking, and legal compliance within an organizational context.
Communication Skills: High proficiency in both spoken and written English, with a proven ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and external stakeholder groups.
Educational Background: A master’s degree or higher in Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications:

Language Proficiency: Oral and written fluency in Kannada.
Digital Rights: Understanding of the digital rights domain.
Global partnerships: Prior experience coordinating international networks

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by sending their resume and cover letter with the subject line “Job Application for Head of Programs position at IT for Change” to jobs-programhead[at]itforchange[dot]net by 13 September 2024.

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Program Assistant – Education (M&E)

Apply by: 25 August 2024

IT for Change, seeks to recruit a program assistant to support monitoring and evaluation, for its teacher education and school development programs. Read more about our work here.

Job Profile:

Conducting preliminary research on available data from government databases/documents and other sources.
Understanding trends and developing monitoring and evaluation tools.
Coordinating and undertaking needs assessments, baseline-endline surveys, impact studies, etc.
Setting up simple systems to manage information/data generated through the M&E activities.
Interpreting data, analyzing results and trends using statistical techniques where appropriate and documenting the findings.
Generating high quality formal analytical reports on key program delivery outcomes as per defined calendar.
Designing outputs and presentations based on analysis to disseminate knowledge and information to various stakeholders including programme management/ teachers/ Government officials.
Conducting periodic data quality assessments through pattern and outlier analysis to highlight possible risks in reporting that data.

Preferred Educational Background:
MA in Education/Development/ B.Ed or degree in a related field of study.

Experience and Skills:

2-3 years of relevant work experience in M&E/data analytics/data visualization/ data management and research is preferred. Demonstrated analytical and assessment skills of quantitative and qualitative data.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in working with spreadsheets is required, especially in visualization.
Strong skills in data analysis and reporting. Knowledge of statistical analysis software would be a bonus.
Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English. Proficiency in Kannada is useful.
Keenness to explore new processes and technologies.
Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts.
People skills and ability to work with a team are essential.

Other details:

The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and would not be a constraint for the right candidate.
The job would be exciting and 'cutting edge' (innovating new models of teacher education in India) and has scope for immense job satisfaction.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV to jobs-TE[at]itforchange[dot]net by 25 August 2024.

Status: Closed

Program Assistant: Education (Teacher Educators)

Apply by: 25 August 2024

Location: Bengaluru (with occasional travel across Karnataka)

IT for Change is looking to recruit teacher educators (fluent in English and Kannada), for its teacher education and school development programs. Read more about our work here.

Job Profile:

Development of digital curricular resources in English, Kannada and Social Science.
Design and conduct professional development programs for school teachers and
teacher-educators, as part of the education team.
Visit schools regularly to assist teachers in integrating new pedagogies in the classroom. This will involve developing lesson plans, transacting, and documentation.
Exploring EdTech integration in Language and Social Science teaching, including educational software tools.
Contribute to building subject teacher networks within districts and across the state of Karnataka and other states in India.

Experience and Skills:

0-2 years of school teaching experience in Kannada or English or Social Science.
Strong competence in identified disciplines.
Fluent in speaking and writing English. Proficiency in Kannada is useful. For Kannada method teachers, fluency in reading and writing in Kannada must.
Keenness to explore new processes and technologies and comfort in using computers, though no expert knowledge is necessary.
Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts.
People skills and ability to work with a team are essential.

Other Details

The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and would not be a constraint for the right candidate.
The job would be exciting and 'cutting edge' (innovating new models of teacher education in India) and has scope for immense job satisfaction.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV to Jobs-TE[at]itforchange[dot]net by 25 August 2024.

Status: Closed

Senior Research Associate - Gender and Digital Economy

Apply by: 31 August 2024

Location: Bengaluru

IT for Change is looking to recruit a researcher with a track record and keen interest in gender and the informal economy, and a strong background in quantitative research.

This is for our inclusive platform models track, through which we examine the future-of-work question for social enterprises, farmers, informal workers, etc, in the context of the digital economy. The ideal candidate will have experience with published research, a demonstrated ability of working with large quantitative data sets, a flair for writing (academic and non-academic), comfort with working in interdisciplinary teams, and a political economy orientation towards understanding issues of gender in the economy.

Interested applicants must have:

A Master's degree including but not limited to, development studies, public policy, economics, gender studies, political economy studies, and other allied degrees.
5 years of demonstrable research experience.
Experience in working on social and economic justice issues using intersectional approaches that integrate development theories, critical gender studies, feminism, and other lines of inquiry.
Strong quantitative research skills, and demonstrated experience of working with empirical data collection and the processing of large quantitative data sets.
Strong analytical writing and publication experience.
Ability to respond to policy developments and produce research briefs in a swift manner.
Aptitude for practice-oriented, non-academic approach to knowledge.
A degree of familiarity with the digital economy is desirable.

Primary responsibilities include:

Carrying out research with field partners, and developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces, and explainers.
Conducting endline studies and preparing reports.
Managing partner relationships.
Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms development.
Organizing events and supporting project related advocacy.
Maintaining project related reporting and submissions to the donor.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply to jobs-inclusiveplatformmodels[at]itforchange[dot]net with a cover letter, CV, and a writing sample/portfolio by 31 August 2024. Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Communications Associate – Social Media Management

Apply by: 7 July 2024

Location: Bengaluru/Remote

Job Profile:

We are looking for a Communications Associate to contribute strategically to our organization's social media strategy, outreach initiatives, and internal knowledge management processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in digital and data rights and development justice, with the ability to translate complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences. The Communications Associate – Social Media Management will be pivotal in shaping and implementing our social media strategy across platforms, working towards making our vision and mission resonate with various stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates willing to move to Bengaluru, but possibilities for remote work can be negotiated.

Primary Responsibilities:

Public-Facing Content: Guide the creation of social media strategy, newsletters, and other public-facing content to maximize impact.
Strategic Communication: Develop and execute impactful visibility, dissemination, and communication strategies for active projects, networking, and advocacy efforts.
Content Review: Review, edit, and harmonize all public-facing content, including website/s, funder correspondence, concept notes, and reports.
Bot Populi Support: Support the editorial, production, dissemination, and audience aspects of Bot Populi, an online magazine initiated by seven international organizations, including IT for Change.
Design and Development: Contribute to the design and development of research and advocacy materials in-house, using graphic design software.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate communication strategies, tracking and expanding the dissemination footprint of all organizational outputs.
Community Building: Create protocols and systems, including databases, to expand contacts and communities associated with the organization's mandate.

Requirements for Candidates:

Passion for communications, knowledge processes, and advocacy on digital rights and the global politics of development.
Understanding of best practices to optimize content for maximum engagement on social media platforms.
Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, English, or the Social Sciences.
2-4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
Exceptional academic and non-academic writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated proficiency in Canva (or other design software), MailChimp, WordPress, and other key communications tools.

How to Apply:

Email your CV and communications portfolio to jobs-Communications-Associate[at]itforchange[dot]net by 7 July 2024.

Interested candidates are requested to not wait for the deadline and to apply at their earliest convenience. Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Senior Policy Researchers

Expected start date: July-August 2024

Location: Bengaluru/Remote

Position: Full-time

Apply by: 15 June 2024

Do you think digital justice is a key developmental challenge of the 21st century?
Are you interested in emerging policies that will shape the future of the digital society and economy?
Does Big Tech’s control over global digital infrastructures worry you?

These are the key questions that drive our efforts at IT for Change. If these issues are keeping you up at night as well, let’s team up!

What We’re Looking for

IT for Change is expanding its senior research and management team. We would like to welcome entrepreneurial individuals who would like to be part of a dynamic NGO that works towards social change. The incoming candidate will be part of shaping the organizational trajectory for the coming years, lead a track, and take on the broader challenge of institution building with the core leadership team. Specifically, they should be able to helm a role of intellectual leadership by developing and taking point on these tracks, effectively leading research and policy advocacy initiatives, and supervising an interdisciplinary team towards implementation and execution.

We are looking to recruit for 3 track leads:

Track 1 - Social media governance, the public sphere, and democracy
Track 2 - Regenerative AI: Governing data and AI for global economic justice
Track 3 - Digital infrastructures and their intersection with development domains such as health, agriculture, urban governance, etc.

The ideal candidates should have:

•   10+ years of experience in policy research on development, economic justice, and human rights issues, with at least 5+ years’ experience on digital issues.
•   Expertise in the political economy of the digital – market concentration and corporate power, geo-politics and geo-economics of digitalization, democracy and the public sphere, the sociologies of innovation, international governance challenges and pathways, alternative AI models, etc.
•   A track record of robust and critical understanding of a broad range of debates and issues with respect to technology governance
•   Skills relevant to research methods in the digital domain
•   Excellent writing skills and ability to author accessible pieces in a short turnaround
•   Keen interest in change processes, including providing knowledge support for civil society organizations, policymakers, and multilateral discussions
•   Demonstrated experience in guiding teams, mentoring younger researchers, working in trans-disciplinary environments, and independently leading projects from conception to change-making
•   Appreciation of the nature of the NGO environment, and demonstrated leadership skills in navigating complexity

Roles and Responsibilities

As part of the senior leadership, the candidate will be expected to provide managerial leadership across flagship organizational projects, undertake substantive research and advocacy, and contribute to management decision-making processes. Specific responsibilities include:

Project management and implementation
◦   Conceptualizing, planning, and designing research projects
◦   Maintaining administrative responsibility and accountability on activities
◦   Interfacing with external and internal stakeholders on financial and programmatic aspects
◦   Monitoring and evaluation of project milestones
◦   Supervising, guiding, and mentoring research assistants and interns
◦   Reporting to donors and organizational directors

Taking up/leading research and policy activities, individually or as a team
◦   Contributing to report writing, blogs, policy briefs, and proposal writing
◦   Supporting advocacy-related activities, including submissions to government, intergovernmental, and multilateral public consultation processes
◦   Supporting and running short-term courses and workshops

Networking with national and global collaborations
◦   Attending/presenting work at national and international advocacy events
◦   Supporting event planning
◦   Expanding the impact footprint of the organization

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

•   A Ph.D./Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, law, engineering, or design and allied fields, with 5+ years of experience working in the technology policy domain
•   Demonstrable immersion in current debates on the sociology and political economy of technology
•   Demonstrable track record in authoring/co-authoring research outputs and publications on digital policy topics and issues
•   Excellent academic writing and research skills, and ability to work within interdisciplinary teams, with a flair for producing journalistic and non-academic pieces for wider audiences
•   Substantial experience with global project management, monitoring and evaluation activities, and comfort working/communicating in asynchronous arrangements

What You Can Expect

•   The opportunity to undertake cutting-edge and critical research and advocacy at a global level
•   The agility to redefine and lead new frontiers in digital policy through a Global South standpoint
•   The chance to work with a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and supportive cohort of researchers
•   The opportunity to belong in wider networks for enrichment and contribution
•   A competitive compensation package (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

How to Apply?

Please send a brief (no more than 1 page) expression of interest highlighting past experience and fitment for the role (mentioning the specific track), along with a resume, recent list of publications (dating back no more than 5 years), and at least two recent writing samples (one academic and one non-academic) to jobs-policy-researchers@itforchange.net by 15 June 2024. References must be provided upon request.

Status: Closed

Narrative Consultant - Storytelling & Field Research (Mysore)

Location: Mysore
Type of Contract: Consultancy (Individual)
Consulting Duration: 7 days
Apply By: 09 June 2024

IT for Change’s field unit, Prakriye, is looking for a highly motivated Narrative Consultant to join our team in Mysore for a 7-day short-term consultancy contract focused on qualitative story documentation. We aim to assess the extent to which our programs have influenced attitude shifts in gender and raised awareness about gender-based violence and the redressals available to women. Our goal is to capture stories of change and qualitative shifts in perception at both the individual and collective levels.

This is for a project to build a supportive community ecosystem for prevention and redress of all forms of gender-based violence against women and girls, and enabling their access to justice in rural villages in Mysore. The Narrative Consultant will play a key role in crafting compelling stories of impact based on qualitative data collected in the field. The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in impactful storytelling and experience with on-field research with the ability to conduct on-site data collection, offer insightful analysis, and produce clear, culturally sensitive writing. A strong grasp of Kannada is a must.

Responsibilities

Conduct a thorough analysis of existing documentation materials to identify and extract relevant narratives and process documentation of field interactions and events.
Develop publication-ready outputs that are clear, engaging, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
Collaborate closely with the team to ensure the documented stories accurately reflect project impact.
Process documentation of field interactions and events.
Provide support for ongoing field research and curriculum development for digital media-based learning initiatives.
Travel to villages in HD Kote Block, Mysore for qualitative data collection.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Gender Studies, or a related social science field. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Kannada and English.
A strong aptitude for conducting field visits and facilitating group discussions in rural settings.
Proven proficiency in qualitative data collection and storytelling methodologies.
Prior experience in report writing or blog post development is a plus.
The ability to work independently, manage deadlines effectively, and adapt to the demands of field-based research is essential.
A commitment to following established field protocols and guidance provided by Prakriye field practitioners.
Strong field facilitation skills are highly desirable.

How To Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume and an expression of interest in the body of the email to ccidmysore@gmail.com by 09 June 2024. They must highlight relevant experience and include a short (250-word) proposal outlining their approach and methodologies to be used for the project.

Status: Closed

Research Associate - Gender and Digital Economy

Location: Bengaluru

IT for Change is looking to recruit a researcher with a track record and keen interest in labor market analysis and technological change, as well as a penchant for exploring and developing digital enterprise models that are community centric. Research Associate - Gender and Digital Economy

This is for our inclusive platform models track, through which we examine the future-of-work question for social enterprises, farmers, informal workers, etc. The ideal candidate will have experience with published research, a flair for writing (academic and non-academic), comfort with working in interdisciplinary teams, and a political economy orientation towards understanding issues of gender in the digital economy.

Interested applicants must have:

A Masters' degree including but not limited to, development studies, public policy, economics, gender studies, political economy studies, and other allied degrees
5 years of demonstrable research experience
Experience in working on social and economic justice issues in the digital/platform economy using intersectional approaches that integrate development theories, critical gender studies, feminism, and other lines of inquiry
Strong analytical writing and publication experience
Ability to respond to policy developments and produce research briefs in a quick-footed manner
Expertise in empirical data collection and analysis using statistical tools
Aptitude for practice-oriented, non-academic approach to knowledge

Primary responsibilities include:

Carrying out research with field partners, and developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces, and explainers
Managing partner relationships
Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms development
Organizing events and supporting project related advocacy
Maintaining project related reporting and submissions to the donor

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply to <jobs-inclusiveplatformmodels@itforchange.net> with a CV and a writing sample/portfolio by March 15th, 2024. Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Communications Associate

Location: Bengaluru/Remote

We are looking for a Communications Associate to contribute strategically to our organization's external communication initiatives and internal knowledge management processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in digital and data rights and development justice, with the ability to translate complex research into accessible content for diverse audiences. The Communications Associate will be pivotal in shaping and implementing our communication strategy, working towards making our vision and mission resonate with various stakeholders. Preference will be given to candidates willing to move to Bengaluru, but possibilities for remote work can be negotiated.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Communication: Develop and execute impactful visibility, dissemination, and communication strategies for active projects, networking, and advocacy efforts.
Public-Facing Content: Guide the creation of newsletters, social media strategy, and other public-facing content to maximize impact.
Content Review: Review, edit, and harmonize all public-facing content, including website/s, funder correspondence, concept notes, and reports.
Bot Populi Support: Support the editorial, production, dissemination, and audience aspects of Bot Populi, an online magazine initiated by seven international organizations, including IT for Change.
Design and Development: Contribute to the design and development of research and advocacy materials in-house, using graphic design software.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate communication strategies, tracking and expanding the dissemination footprint of all organizational outputs.
Community Building: Create protocols and systems, including databases, to expand contacts and communities associated with the organization's mandate.

Requirements for Candidates:

Passion for communications, knowledge processes, and advocacy on digital rights and the global politics of development.
Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, English, or the Social Sciences.
2-4 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
Exceptional academic and non-academic writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated proficiency in Canva (or other design software), MailChimp, WordPress, and other key communications tools.

How to Apply:

Email your CV and communications portfolio to jobs-Communications-Associate[at]itforchange[dot]net by 10 February 2024. Interested candidates are requested to not wait for the deadline and to apply at their earliest convenience. Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Communications Assistant
Location: Bengaluru/Remote

We are seeking a dynamic Communications Associate/Assistant to join our communication team, contributing to the organization's external communications activities and internal knowledge management processes. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in digital and data rights, as well as development justice. They should be adept at translating organizational research into accessible materials for public consumption.

The Communications Associate/ Assistant will play a supporting role in strategic communications, editorial responsibilities, and visual communications. Key responsibilities include facilitating the website migration process to the new IT for Change website and building community networks with other organizations in the Global South based on shared values.

We specifically encourage early career professionals to apply who can contribute to the overall operations of the communications team. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in communications, editorial, and design roles. Remote work possibilities can be negotiated, but preference will be given to candidates willing to relocate to Bengaluru.

Primary Responsibilities:

Work on the content migration process to the new IT for Change website, and facilitate the transition to the new website.
Develop and execute creative and high-impact visibility, dissemination, and communication strategies for the organization's projects, networking, and advocacy efforts.
Support organizational protocols and systems, including databases, to expand contacts and communities associated with the organization's mandate.
Support regular public-facing dissemination, including newsletters and social media strategy, to maximize impact.
Support the development and design of in-house research and advocacy materials using relevant graphic design software.
Support monitoring and evaluation communication strategies, tracking and expanding the dissemination footprint of all organization outputs.

Requirements:

Passion for communications, knowledge processes, and advocacy on digital rights and the global politics of development.
Master’s degree in Communications, Media Studies, English, or the Social Sciences.
Minimum two years of professional experience in communications, design, journalism, or a related field.
Very high proficiency in academic and non-academic writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated experience using Canva (or other design software), MailChimp, WordPress, and other key communications tools.
How to apply:

Email your CV and communications portfolio to jobs-Communications-Associate[at]itforchange[dot]net by 5 January, 2024. Interested candidates are requested to not wait for the deadline and to apply at their earliest convenience. Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Research Intern

Location: Bengaluru

We are looking for a research intern based out of Bengaluru to work with us on a research project on labour and platform cooperatives for a period of 6 weeks, starting immediately. This is a paid opportunity.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Translate one interview questionnaire from English to Kannada.

2. Conduct in-depth interviews with 50 Kannada speaking women working in the beauty and salon sector 3. Translate and transcribe all interviews verbatim, from Kannada to English.

Skills and Experience of the Candidate:

1.Bachelors or Masters degree in a social sciences discipline e.g. labor relations, economics, sociology, anthropology, literature, and other related streams (we invite applications from candidates currently pursuing their degrees as well).

2. Strong Kannada language skills - reading, writing and speaking.

3. Availability for 5 full working days per week, for 6 weeks, starting first week of September. (This is open to discussion).

4. Interpersonal skills and the ability to form a rapport to enable qualitative interviews.

Preferable - prior experience of having conducted qualitative interviews with workers, in Kannada.

Kindly write to sonakshi@itforchange.net, cc natasha@itforchange.net with the subject line: "Application - Research Intern", with your most updated CV attached, and relevant skills and experience mentioned in the body of the email. Accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Status: Closed

Senior Researcher - Inclusive Platform Models

Location: Bengaluru

IT for Change is looking to recruit a researcher with a keen interest in techno-design and a penchant for exploring and developing alternative digital enterprise models with communities and social enterprises. This is for our inclusive platform models track through which we examine the future-of-work question for groups such as MSMEs, farmers, informal workers, etc. The ideal candidate will have about 5-7 years of experience with published research, a flair for writing (academic and non-academic), demonstrated track record in leading teams/ supervisory roles, comfort with working in interdisciplinary teams, and a political economy orientation towards understanding issues of gender in the digital economy.

Interested applicants must have:

A PhD/Masters' degree including but not limited to, development studies, public policy, economics, gender studies, political economy studies, and other allied degrees
5-7 years of demonstrable research experience, of which at least 3 years in a team lead / supervisory position
Experience in working on social and economic justice issues in the digital / platform economy using intersectional approaches that integrate development theories, critical gender studies, feminism, and other lines of inquiry
Strong analytical writing and publication experience in relation to economic analysis of digital economy related issues
Ability to respond to policy developments and produce research briefs in a quick-footed manner
Expertise in empirical data collection and analysis using statistical tools

Primary responsibilities include:

Supervising a team of researchers towards managing project deliverables
Carrying out independent research with field partners, and developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces, and explainers
Managing multi-partner / stakeholder relationships
Anchoring donor co-ordination and documentation requirements, compliance, and M&E tracking for the project
Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms development.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should apply to <jobs-inclusiveplatformmodels@itforchange.net> with a CV and a writing sample/portfolio by May 21. Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Call for Graphic Designers & Typesetters

We are looking for freelance graphic designers and typesetters who can work with us on a needs basis to create engaging visual material for our research outputs and advocacy campaigns.

Primary Responsibilities:

Conceptualize and design visuals for projects on labor, data rights, internet governance, and gender
Custom-design graphics for advocacy campaigns
Design cover pages, posters, and illustrations for various outputs for digital and print
Create templates and wireframes for microsites
Format, style, and typeset research papers, compendiums, essay series, reports, etc., on Adobe InDesign

Requirements:

2-5 years of proven design experience
Proficiency in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web

Email your CV and portfolio of work to comms@itforchange.net. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Status: Closed

Program Associate – Education

IT for Change’s education team is on the lookout for teachers having the ambition to bring about systemic change in the quality of education offered in government and aided schools in India. We are looking for teacher-educators with prior work experience of 2+ years in the fields of Mathematics or Science or Kannada or Social Science.

Job Profile:

Develop digital curricular resources in Mathematics, Science, English, Kannada, and Social Science.
Design and conduct professional development programs for school teachers and teacher-educators, as part of IT for Change’s education team.
Visit schools regularly to assist teachers in integrating new pedagogies in the classroom. This will involve developing lesson plans, transacting, and documentation.
Explore ICT integration in Mathematics and language teaching, including educational software tools.
Contribute to building subject-teacher networks within districts and across the state of Karnataka and other states in India.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum 2 years of school-teaching experience in Science or Kannada.
Strong competence in identified subjects.
Fluent in speaking and writing English. Proficiency in Kannada is useful. For Kannada method teachers, fluency in reading and writing in Kannada is a must.
Keenness to explore new processes and technologies, as well as comfort in using computers, though no expert knowledge is necessary.
Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts.
People skills and the ability to work well with a team are essential.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and would not be a constraint for the right candidate. It will be a minimum of Rs. 40,000/month and will not be a constraint for the deserving candidate.
The job would be exciting and 'cutting edge' (innovating new models of teacher education in India), and has scope for immense job satisfaction.

Location:

The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV to Jobs-TE@itforchange.net

Status: Closed

Program Assistant – Education

IT for Change’s education team is on the lookout for teachers having the ambition to bring about systemic change in the quality of education offered in government and aided schools in India. We are looking for teacher-educators with 0-2 years of work experience in the fields of Mathematics or Science or Kannada or Social Science.

Job Profile:

Provide support for the development of digital curricular resources in Mathematics, Science, English, Kannada, and Social Science.
Provide support for designing and conducting professional development programs for school teachers and teacher-educators, as part of IT for Change’s education team.
Visit schools regularly to assist teachers in integrating new pedagogies in the classroom. This will involve developing lesson plans, transacting, and documentation.
Exploring ICT integration in Mathematics and language teaching, including educational software tools.
Contribute to building subject-teacher networks within districts and across the state of Karnataka and other states in India.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum 0-2 years of school-teaching experience in Science or Kannada.
Strong competence in identified subjects.
Fluent in speaking and writing English. Proficiency in Kannada is useful. For Kannada method teachers, fluency in reading and writing in Kannada is a must.
Keenness to explore new processes and technologies, as well as comfort in using computers, though no expert knowledge is necessary.
Deep understanding of and interest in education and Indian social contexts.
People skills and the ability to work with a team are essential.
The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and would not be a constraint for the right candidate. It would be a minimum of Rs. 25,000/month.
The job would be exciting and 'cutting edge' (innovating new models of teacher education in India), and has scope for immense job satisfaction.

Location:

The place of work will be Bengaluru, with occasional travel across Karnataka and India.

How to Apply:

Please email your CV to Jobs-TE@itforchange.net

Status: Closed

Policy Researcher - Gender and Digital Economy

Location: Bengaluru

This track focuses on questions of labor, gender, data, and technology in the digital economy with a focus on economic and social policy. Changing macroeconomic conditions, labor market dynamics, gender relations, and gender-responsive governance of data and the digital economy are the core areas of inquiries in this track. Expertise in macro-economic policy, labor, and gender, and handling of quantitative data is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will lead and support research on cutting-edge themes within the pertinent track, undertake socio-economic and legal analysis and engage actively in national and global policy processes.

Primary responsibilities include:

- Steering policy and legal research addressing social justice and equity with respect to the pertinent track.

- Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms development.

- Assisting with organizing sessions and attending/presenting at national and international advocacy events.

- Developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces and explainers.

- Supporting organizational grant development and collaboration and M&E activities of projects.

Interested candidates must have:

- PhD/Masters' degree including but not limited to gender and development studies, public policy, economics, critical media studies, feminist studies, and other allied degrees.

- 3 - 5 years of demonstrable research experience, of which at least 2 years of experience in working on issues of gender justice in the digital / platform economy.

- Excellent analytical and academic writing skills.

- Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Experience in participatory design methodologies would be a plus.

- Strong public policy orientation

Desirable

- Oral/written fluency in Kannada/Hindi.

- Fluency in handling social media platforms for outreach and communications.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply to 'jobs-gender-digital-economy[at]itforchange[.]net, with a CV and a writing sample/portfolio. The subject line should be ‘Policy Researcher – Gender and Digital Economy’.

Apply by November 14, 2022

Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications

Status: Closed

Finance, Accounts and Administration Officer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job summary

Key member of the team responsible for finance, accounting, and office administration activities. The position will be part of the management of the organization and the person will report to the Senior Finance, Accounts, and Administration Officer. The person will participate in and direct the following activities personally or through the four-member accounts and administration team, under the guidance of the Senior Finance, Accounts, and Administration Officer.

Accounting and Finance

• Participate in developing and implementing goals, policies, and procedures relating to financial management and accounting
• Prepare organizational and project budgets, monitor expenses with respect to budgets, and perform variance analysis and cost control
• Record financial transactions in the books of accounts, maintained by project and cost centers
• Maintain staff payroll, receivables, and payables
• Perform funds planning and cash flows, including liaison with banks
• Provide inputs for proposals and prepare reports to funders
• Prepare MIS reports for senior management
• Coordinate finalization of accounts and work with auditors and agencies for all statutory compliances

Office Administration

• Participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures relating to office administration.
• Handle overall administration of Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mysuru offices
• Coordinate with vendors for office requirements, insurance, and AMCs
• Procure office equipment, stationery and track fixed assets of the organization
• Support organizing workshops and events, including logistics
• Induct new employees
• Any other task required to fulfill the responsibilities of the role

Qualification and experience

The candidate should have completed Inter CA
The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting. Candidates having experience in handling audits/ accounts and administration of medium-sized organizations would be preferred
the candidate should preferably be below 35 years as of 31 March 2022

Job requirements

• High levels of ownership and drive required
• Good team management and project management skills
• Strong numerical and analytical skills. Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word) is essential.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment.

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills and will not be a constraint for the right candidate. The annual compensation is expected to be between 6 and 9 lakhs per annum.

Application

Please apply with your resume by 20th April 2022 to sfaao[at]itforchange[dot]net

Status: Closed

Advocacy Associate

Location: Bengaluru / Delhi, India

Full-time

About Just Net Coalition (JNC)

Just Net Coalition (JNC) is a global network of civil society actors committed to an open, free, just and equitable Internet. Founded in February 2014, the coalition engages on topics of the internet and its governance, with the goal to promote democracy, human rights, and social justice. IT for Change serves as the secretariat of JNC.

JNC, through its coalition members and allies, is currently engaged in a process of driving systematic development of digital governance perspectives in key sectors of development. Through deliberations and dialogue among civil society organizations and a bottom-up processes to map the key priorities for digital governance, we are working to shape our global advocacy agenda for the mid-term.

We seek an Advocacy Associate to help steer this process by leading the community/coalition-building efforts of JNC with stakeholders in the digital justice space. The involves coordinating the global advocacy and research activities of the coalition, as well as taking on the challenge of scouting for and initiating new networking arenas and opportunities, widening the impact of the coalition’s work, and forging meaningful collaborations with diverse stakeholders.

This is a high-energy job and the ideal applicant must demonstrate persuasive communication and people skills, proactive thinking, and the ability to thrive and excel in situations and contexts that are out of their comfort zone.

Primary responsibilities:

Coordinating with stakeholders from current networks and reaching out to new constituencies for networking and alliance-building opportunities.
Developing and putting in place collaborative work protocols and communication processes to ensure alliances are meaningful, productive, and mutually rewarding.
Maintaining a calendar and steering processes to maximize key developments in local and global policy spaces, and listing milestones for annual advocacy events.
Ideating, implementing, and driving advocacy campaigns and efforts.
Facilitating cross-movement and intra-/inter-coalition dialogue.
Organizing online and on-site events and campaigns.

Interested candidates must have:

Excellent (oral and written) communication, facilitation, and organizing skills in the development sector.
Proven track record of at least 5+ years in regional/global network management, partnership building or community building role. This could be experience with global campaigns and coalitions, anchoring advocacy actions, public interest litigation, and/or influencing policy agendas.
Experience with managing people, resources, and action plans effectively even in asynchronous, semi-formal, and remote arrangements.
Familiarity with using digital tools and social media effectively.
Familiarity with global debates in various developmental areas, including geopolitical and geo-economic issues.
Keen interest and experience in digital justice issues and policy.
A Master’s degree in development, social sciences, media studies, or allied fields.
Ability to work in short turnarounds, planning and executing campaigns, issuing press notes, and managing high pressure advocacy moments.

Desirable:

Oral/written fluency in multiple languages.
Experience with labor, trade justice, and/or feminist movements.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply to jobs-Advocacy-Associate[at]itforchange[dot]net with a resume, and a dossier of relevant materials from previous campaign experience. The subject line should be ‘Advocacy Associate’.

Remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Tech Policy Researcher

Location: Bengaluru /Delhi

IT for Change is looking to recruit policy researchers with a technical background for its research and policy advocacy. We are looking for a candidate with a robust understanding of technology governance debates, especially the design and development of inclusive and accountable data and AI systems that further social policy objectives.

The Tech Policy Researcher will play an active role in two tracks:

Intelligent Infrastructures - Focusing on policy debates about platform, data, and AI governance in relation to emerging digital infrastructures underpinning the economy, society, and public administration.
Alternative Platform Models - Focusing on design and policy directions – techno-institutional norms, principles, and pathways – for non-extractivist platform infrastructures.

Primary responsibilities include:

Providing research support on tech-design and regulation of digital infrastructures for research reports, blogs, advocacy statements, and organizational interventions in policy spaces.
Supporting the organization’s ongoing efforts with government agencies to develop innovative platform and data architectures for livelihood programs and social security schemes.
Writing explainers, policy briefs, and media pieces demystifying topical data and AI policy developments for civil society constituencies.
Assisting with organizing and executing policy events and attending/presenting at national and international advocacy events.

Interested candidates must have:

A Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline (including but not limited to Computer Science or Information Technology).
A Master’s degree in social sciences, public policy, or law OR 2-3 years of experience working with public sector organizations in technology research or consulting roles.
Excellent technical and academic writing skills, with a comfort in working in interdisciplinary teams and an eagerness to grapple with debates on the sociology and political economy of technology.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply to jobs-Policy-Researchers[at]itforchange[dot]net, with a CV and a writing sample/portfolio. The subject line should be ‘Tech-Policy Researcher’.
Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Policy Researcher - Digital Rights

Location: Bengaluru / Delhi, India

This track will focus on issues of freedom of expression, privacy, and traditional digital rights issues. Expertise in social media governance (with a focus on hate speech) and familiarity with the international human rights frameworks is desirable.

Primary responsibilities include:

Steering policy and legal research addressing social justice and equity with respect to the pertinent track.
Inputting into and supporting policy consultations and other national and global advocacy opportunities in the domain to influence norms development.
Assisting with organizing sessions and attending/presenting at national and international advocacy events.
Developing written outputs from research initiatives, including reports, academic articles, media pieces and explainers.
Supporting organizational grant development and collaboration and M&E activities of projects.

Interested candidates must have:

A PhD/Masters' degree for the concerned track (including but not limited to, law, public policy, economics, critical media studies, feminist studies and other allied degrees).
3+ years of demonstrable research experience.
Excellent technical and academic writing skills.
Training and familiarity in research methodologies.
A strong public policy orientation.
Experience with managing people, resources and action plans effectively in asynchronous, global arrangements.

Desirable

Oral/written fluency in Kannada/Hindi.
Fluency in handling social media platforms for outreach and communications.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply to jobs-Policy-Researchers[at]itforchange[dot]net, with a CV and a writing sample/portfolio. The subject line should be 'Policy Researcher – Digital Rights'.

Designation and remuneration will be commensurate with prior experience and qualifications.

Status: Closed

Senior Associate – Technology

Location: Bengaluru

We are looking for a senior, hands-on technology professional to join our team to contribute towards achieving our vision of a just digital society. The work involves conceptualizing, designing and implementing custom IT solutions, and exploring and configuring pre-built Free and Open Source platforms relevant to communities, civil society organizations, as well as public systems and governments.

Candidates with prior experience in the corporate IT sector are encouraged to apply. Please do apply only if you are consciously considering making a switch to the non-profit sector. IT for Change combines a challenging, dynamic work environment and excellent professional growth opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, and would not be a constraint for the right candidate.

Primary responsibilities:
- Providing technology leadership to the organization and team, along with other senior members.
- Co-managing the cloud infrastructure of IT for Change that host software for our external projects and organization internal requirements.
- Designing and implementing projects relating to digital (artificial) intelligence.
- Customizing Free and Open source software for projects, including extending them with custom code components
- Undertaking research and development on platforms and tools and keeping organizational understanding at the cutting edge.
- Lending expertise to organizational media campaigns.
- Supporting implementation and configuration of applications and platforms for organizational partners.
- Assisting with advocacy events and attending/presenting at national and international advocacy events.
- Installing, configuring, using, and troubleshooting different software applications.

Interested candidates must have:
- A Masters or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or allied education.
- 5+ years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in digital technology life cycle, covering system architecture, design, development, and implementation.
- Excellent technical skills, specifically in developing technical architecture and design.
- Training and familiarity in development methodologies and technology platforms.
- A strong public policy orientation.
- Prior experience with coding and software development (one or more programming languages, none in particular, python experience is a plus)
- Experience with managing people, resources, and action plans effectively.

How to apply:
Interested candidates should apply with CV to jobs-senior-associate-tech@itforchange.net.

Status: Closed