The Centre for Social and Economic Progress is looking for a Fundraising/Development Associate to contribute to and scale up fundraising efforts at CSEP. The selected candidate will get to work with CSEP’s leadership, scholars and get a ringside view of how the not-for-profit sector works. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task and work with stakeholders and people at every level, both at the organisation and with existing and potential donors.

About CSEP:

The Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) conducts independent, in-depth, and policy-relevant research, and provides evidence-based recommendations to the challenges facing India and the world. It draws on the expertise of its researchers, extensive interactions with policy makers as well as convening power to enhance the impact of research. Our researchers work across the domains of Economic Growth and Development including Urbanization; Energy, Natural Resources, Climate change and Sustainability; and Foreign Policy and Security. All our research and policy recommendations are freely available to the public.

CSEP is based in New Delhi and registered as a company limited by shares and not for profit, under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 1956 (now Section 8 of Companies Act, 2013).

Key Requisites:

Bachelors/Masters degree in liberal arts
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
Excellent communication skills – both spoken and written
Awareness of the Development/Not for profit landscape/trends
Awareness of relevant laws and compliances (FCRA/CSR etc.)
Project Management Skills
Ability to write and design marketing/development collateral
Knowledge of design/editing/photoshop etc. will be an advantage though not an absolute requirement
Deep interest in policy, scholarship and an innate understanding of the Think Tank space
Willing to learn and adapt as required

CSEP is an independent, non-partisan research organisation based in New Delhi. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a resume and a work sample along with two references by 30th June 2022. Please submit your resume at hr@csep.org and add your cover letter as an attachment when you apply, with the subject line ‘Fundraising/Development Associate – CSEP’. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

To apply for this job email your details to hr@csep.org