Policy Officer
Do you want to join a fast-paced, international social impact startup? Are you looking for meaningful voluntary experience and a community of ambitious, like-minded people?
We are looking for an organised, detail-oriented person to identify, match and apply to funding opportunities on behalf of the organisation.
As a Policy Officer, you will be developing clear, actionable policies and strategies to address identified inequalities within the higher education sector.
You will be working closely with Aakansha- our Head of Operations
Responsibilities include:
Developing clear, actionable policies and strategies to address identified inequalities within the education sector.
Coming up with advocacy plans for the adoption of developed policies by engaging with policymakers, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
Preparing policy briefs and position papers on research findings and policy recommendations.
The ideal candidate is...
[DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL] Pursuing a degree in Public Policy, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Interested in research and possesses analytical and writing skills.
Able to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable policies.
Able to think strategically and creatively to develop innovative policy solutions.
Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and with external partners.
You will get:
The chance to learn both about the skills needed in the workplace and how to implement them!
Ownership and opportunities for growth from the start
The opportunity to make a tangible impact in combating education inequality.
Access to a great community of talented and ambitious students.
The position is an unpaid, volunteer role that will demand 3-5 effective hours of work per week, with flexibility during the particularly busy times of year such as exams. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with with Aakansha, our Head of Operations (aakansha.das@projectaccess.org).