CREA’s Second Launch: Emerging Leaders Initiative 2024 (India)

Through the virtual year-long initiative, the chosen Emerging Leaders: Program Assistants (ELs) will receive invaluable professional experience and drive real-world change by working within the teams and contributing to the programs and initiatives. The initiative will also help Els understand the nuances and challenges of working within a fast-paced feminist rights organization and develop the skills, networks, and knowledge to drive social change while understanding critical frameworks, perspectives, and management modalities that support social change movements. Els will participate in a community of passionate advocates while gaining access to resources, grounded learning, and mentorship for working in feminist social change and advocacy processes.

Why Should You Apply?

• Once selected for the Emerging Leaders- Program Assistant, you will become part of a community of feminist change-makers promoting human rights. You will get access to professional development, networking, and learning opportunities as well as platforms to connect with decision-makers and socially committed private sector representatives from around the world. You will also be able to attend online and in-person workshops and learning sessions. Training will be provided to selected candidates with continued learning and networking opportunities.
• All ELs will be provided with an experience certificate on successful completion of the program.

What they Expect?

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CREA programs and initiatives
• Develop program materials including, but not limited to, presentations, agendas, and documents
• Assist with the documentation of workshops, institutes, and programs
• Develop concept papers, internal evaluation reports, and donor reports
• Support the facilitation of workshops and training sessions for CREA-led projects and programs
• Conduct research and analysis to inform program design and evaluation
• Collect, analyze, and report on program data and impact
• Assist in the development of external and internal communication
• Assist in the coordination of logistics for CREA programs and initiatives, including travel arrangements, event planning, and procurement
• Participate in cross-functional teams and collaborations to support CREA’s mission and goals
• Travel for in-person cohort meetings when required

What You Need to Apply?

• While they welcome applicants from any field, priority will be given to candidates who hold a university degree in social sciences.
• Knowledge and understanding of the socio‐political context in South Asia.
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent management and networking skills.
• Proficiency in English and working knowledge of Hindi
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work across time zones, geographies, and nationalities.
• Ability to handle periods of high-pressure work.
• Location anywhere in India, but with access to a stable internet with good bandwidth, and a working computer.

Terms & Conditions

• The expected start date for the one-year contract is July 1, 2024.
• Incumbents are expected to participate in-person meetings and events at CREA HQ in Delhi, as and when required.
• The cost to organization for the position is INR 40,000 per month (inclusive of all taxes).
• Selected candidates will also receive paid leave, health and accidental insurance.
• 20 days’ annual leave.
• 12 holidays as per the CREA list of holidays.
• 12 days of sick/casual leave.
• One week of winter break at the end of the year.
• CREA will not extend any contracts at the end of the one-year contract period.
• The organization has zero tolerance for sexual harassment at the workplace, as well as any form of discrimination on any grounds including but not limited to sex, gender, sexual orientation, class, caste, race, and/or disability, the practice of which could result in immediate termination with no compensation, reference, or experience certificates.

For more information, visit CREA.