Job Opportunity for Fellowship Staff at American India Foundation in Gurugram

The American India Foundation’s (AIF’s) Banyan Impact Fellowship is an interdisciplinary experiential learning program that places young professionals from India and the U.S. in service with development organizations in India. Through collaboration and capacity-building, Fellows and local communities exchange knowledge and skills to steer projects that advance social and economic development. Fellows learn about grassroots development and inclusive leadership. Since 2001, AIF has selected, trained, and supported 512 Fellows and 218 partner organizations to scale impact, catalyze change, and build the next generation of socially-minded change makers.

The Fellowship recruits consist of professionals with remarkably diverse professional and personal backgrounds, who bring a passion for community-based development.

AIF selects, trains, and places these individuals directly with partnering implementation organizations across India.

The Role

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Serving through contributing efforts and skills to developing ongoing initiatives, as well as strategizing new projects for the host organizations.
• Working for 10 months at different host organizations across the country, serving the host organizations and local communities to bring impact on grassroots.

Ideal Profile

Skills Required

• You have at least 1 year experience including solid experience in a similar role within Not for Profit and Professional Services.
• You are a strong team player who can manage multiple stakeholders.
• You are a self-starter and demonstrate a high level of resilience.
• You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments.

What’s on Offer?

• Join a well known brand within the Public Sector
• Leadership Role
• Opportunity to make a positive impact