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Organization: Sense International India (Sense India)
Location: Delhi (with occasional travel to project and network sites)
Job Type: Full-time (Renewable 2-Year Contract, including 6-month probation)
Schedule: 40 hours/week (Monday – Friday)
Salary: Entry-level band (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
Experience Level: 0–1 Years (Freshers & recent graduates are encouraged to apply!)
About Us
For 29 years, Sense International India (Sense India) has been the first and only non-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with deafblindness and multiple disabilities across India. We partner with individuals, families, carers, and professionals to ensure access to advice, opportunities, and support.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about disability rights, social justice, and policy advocacy?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist - Advocacy & Network Support to join our team in Delhi. This entry-to-early-career role provides frontline support for our national advocacy and lobbying initiatives while offering valuable exposure to network management. Working under the guidance of the Senior Specialist - Network Communication & Support, you will help amplify the rights and voices of deafblind individuals across India.
Key Responsibilities1. Advocacy & Awareness Support (Primary Focus)
- Campaign & Event Support: Assist in planning, organizing, and delivering materials (presentations, handouts, basic translations) for advocacy events, government platforms, and public awareness campaigns.
- Documentation & Tracking: Maintain basic tracking of advocacy plan progress, document proceedings at key events, and log stakeholder engagement (government officials, media, partner organizations).
- Research & Field Stories: Conduct basic desk research on policies/schemes related to deafblindness and compile field stories/case studies to support position papers and advocacy materials.
- Partner Outreach: Connect partner organizations with relevant advocacy resources and government or development platforms.
2. Network Coordination & Administration
- Network Engagement: Provide light-touch coordination with self-help group/network members for advocacy events (confirming attendance, sharing information).
- Database & Record Keeping: Take meeting notes, draft summary reports, and assist in keeping the network membership database up to date.
- Escalation & Teamwork: Collaborate smoothly with internal teams and escalate complex network matters to the Senior Specialist.
What We Are Looking ForEssential Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Social Work, Social Science, Political Science, Mass Communication, or a related field).
- Experience: 0–1 years of relevant experience. Relevant internship or volunteer work counts!
- Core Interest: A genuine interest in disability rights, human rights, or the development sector.
- Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Hindi.
- Tech Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and standard email tools.
- Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability with deadlines, and a collaborative team attitude.
- Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally when required.
Desirable (Nice to Have):
- Prior internship or volunteer experience in advocacy or disability rights.
- Exposure to event coordination, public speaking, or government/media liaison.
- Knowledge of an additional Indian regional language.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in shaping policies and awareness for deafblind individuals in India.
- Professional Growth: Hands-on mentorship and skill-building in policy advocacy, network coordination, and non-profit operations.
- Inclusive Culture: A supportive, child-safe, and equal-opportunity work environment.
Equal Opportunity & Disability Inclusion Note:Disabled persons, especially persons with deafblindness, will be given preference for this post, and eligibility criteria may be relaxed for suitable candidates with deafblindness. Sense India is committed to child protection and safeguarding vulnerable adults from exploitation and abuse.
Pay: Up to ₹33,001.93 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- Current Location
- Preferred Location
- Current CTC / Salary
- Expected CTC / Salary
Education:
Experience:
- Advocacy & Network Support: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Location:
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Ahmedabad) (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
