Given the worsening Covid situation across the country, some of you had reached out asking for extra time to fill up the applications. We have heard you, and are increasing the deadline by one week. The new deadline is 5 pm on Monday, January 17. Please note that applications are being screened on a rolling basis so sooner you submit, better your chances. Thanks to all those who have already applied. Our team is currently evaluating each application in detail and if you have been shortlisted, someone from the CRF team will be in touch with you shortly to take this forward.

Looking to Create a Positive Impact?

The Child Rights Fellowship (CRF) offers the unique opportunity to work with the Government of Delhi to safeguard children’s rights to survival, protection and education!

The application deadline is 17th January 2022!

Looking to Create a Positive Impact?

The Child Rights Fellowship (CRF) offers the unique opportunity to work with the Government of Delhi to safeguard children’s rights to survival, protection and education!

The application deadline is 17th January 2022!


About the Fellowship

The Fellowship, a strategic collaboration between DCPCR & Ashoka University, provides a platform to 5-10 young professionals to work on child rights reforms, policy implementation and government stakeholder engagement. The fellows get an opportunity to innovate interventions, leverage data to strengthen child welfare initiatives and drive sustainable impact.

Over the last few years, the Government of Delhi has been at the front and centre of driving the mission of child welfare, development, and protection. The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) spearheads the responsibility of safeguarding the rights of children in the region. These rights are the product of a vast and interconnected system, which is situated at the intersection of health, education, and safety. The fellowship, in collaboration with DCPCR, aims to strengthen child rights and welfare in Delhi by driving mass impact on ground.

The fellowship was launched in 2021 and in the first year of the fellowship itself, the fellows made a landmark achievement in reforming the lives of children in Delhi NCT across three focus areas, Education, Health and Nutrition and Juvenile Justice. Child Rights Fellowship is now inviting applications from young professionals for the 2022-23 cohort!

We seek to recruit a diverse pool of Fellows and would strongly encourage candidates from all religions, castes, gender groups, and geographical regions to apply for the Fellowship.


About the Fellowship

The Fellowship, a strategic collaboration between DCPCR & Ashoka University, provides a platform to 5-10 young professionals to work on child rights reforms, policy implementation and government stakeholder engagement. The fellows get an opportunity to innovate interventions, leverage data to strengthen child welfare initiatives and drive sustainable impact.

Over the last few years, the Government of Delhi has been at the front and centre of driving the mission of child welfare, development, and protection. The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) spearheads the responsibility of safeguarding the rights of children in the region. These rights are the product of a vast and interconnected system, which is situated at the intersection of health, education, and safety. The fellowship, in collaboration with DCPCR, aims to strengthen child rights and welfare in Delhi by driving mass impact on ground.

The fellowship was launched in 2021 and in the first year of the fellowship itself, the fellows made a landmark achievement in reforming the lives of children in Delhi NCT across three focus areas, Education, Health and Nutrition and Juvenile Justice. Child Rights Fellowship is now inviting applications from young professionals for the 2022-23 cohort!

We seek to recruit a diverse pool of Fellows and would strongly encourage candidates from all religions, castes, gender groups, and geographical regions to apply for the Fellowship.


What Will You Do?

The Fellows will get an opportunity to work on-field for 1 year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from government officers and the programme team at CRF. Here’s what a Fellow will do:

  • Improve and monitor implementation of schemes & programmes of DCPCR.
  • Introduce innovative solutions and drive pilot projects to overcome challenges pertaining to child rights and welfare.
  • Conduct stakeholder consultations and capacity building sessions on thematic focus areas.
  • Draft policy briefs and position papers on thematic focus areas.
  • Perform data analytics to assist the DCPCR to make evidence-based decisions.


What Will You Do?

The Fellows will get an opportunity to work on-field in the assigned district for 1 year while receiving training, mentorship and support for professional development from government officers and the programme team at CRF. Here’s what a Fellow will do:

  • Improve and monitor implementation of schemes & programmes of DCPCR.
  • Introduce innovative solutions to address district-level challenges and to support DCPCR.
  • Conduct stakeholder consultations and capacity building sessions on thematic focus areas.
  • Draft policy briefs and position papers on thematic focus areas.
  • Perform data analytics to assist the DCPCR to make evidence-based decisions.


What to Expect Once You Hit ‘Apply’?

At the beginning of your tenure, as a Fellow, you will attend a ~10 day induction. This will impart a nuanced understanding of policy, governance and legislative processes and equip you with both hard and soft skills to enable you to perform well during your time in the Fellowship.

Refresher training on subjects related to policy, legislations and governance will be organized through the year for your ongoing professional development. As a Fellow, you will be instrumental in driving stories of change for child rights and child development in Delhi for palpable and visible impact on ground.

Each Fellow will receive a remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month, subject to taxes, including reimbursement of Rs. 5000/- which will be given for communication (monthly bills of postpaid connection of mobile and internet dongle) and office expenses (printing, stationary etc.). In addition, travel expenses for field visits undertaken in the district will be reimbursed, based on actuals.


What to Expect Once You Hit ‘Apply’?

At the beginning of your tenure, as a Fellow, you will attend a ~10 day induction. This will impart a nuanced understanding of policy, governance and legislative processes and equip you with both hard and soft skills to enable you to perform well during your time in the Fellowship.

Refresher training on subjects related to policy, legislations and governance will be organized through the year for your ongoing professional development. As a Fellow, you will be instrumental in driving stories of change for child rights and child development in Delhi for palpable and visible impact on ground.

Each Fellow will receive a remuneration of Rs. 50,000/- per month, subject to taxes, including reimbursement of Rs. 5000/- which will be given for communication (monthly bills of postpaid connection of mobile and internet dongle) and office expenses (printing, stationary etc.). In addition, travel expenses for field visits undertaken in the district will be reimbursed, based on actuals.


Eligibility Criteria

  • Completed post-graduation with at least 1 year of work experience after graduation OR at least 3 years of work experience after graduation. (Note: if you have completed a four-year undergraduate degree, a work experience of at least 2 years is required)
  • Willing to commit 1 year to the fellowship, starting 1st March 2022.
  • Proficient in Hindi and English, with the ability to read and write in both.
  • Skilled at analytical writing.
  • Willing to travel and stay anywhere in Delhi as per the needs of the program
  • Not more than 30 years of age on 1st March 2022.
  • Holds Indian Citizenship.


Required Education and Professional Experience

  • Completed post-graduation OR have at least 1 year of work experience after graduation.
  • Good analytical writing skills are a must.
  • Proficient in both Hindi and English, with the ability to read and write in both.
  • Not more than 30 years of age as on 1st March 2021.
  • Holds Indian Citizenship.


Additional Qualities We Look For

  • Prior experience in the policy and development sector, policy analysis/research and formulation.
  • Previous experience and knowledge of data analysis skills is strongly desired.
  • Track record of initiative-taking and successful leadership roles.
  • Willing to travel and stay anywhere in Delhi as per the needs of the program.


Preferred Experience & Competencies 

  • Prior experience (including internships, projects, volunteer programs, etc.) and passion to work in the child rights and welfare sector
  • Prior experience in the development sector or policy analysis/research and formulation.
  • Track record of self-driven initiatives and successful leadership roles.
  • Experience in program management of development sector projects, with a strong skill set pertaining to monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and overall management.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with multiple
    stakeholders.
  • High-caliber interpersonal communication (documentation and presentation skills), advocacy and negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Ability to adapt to diverse educational and cultural contexts and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is strongly desired.


Preferred Experience & Competencies

  • Prior experience (including internships, projects, volunteer programs, etc.) and passion to work in the child rights and welfare sector
  • Prior experience in the development sector or policy analysis/research and formulation.
  • Track record of self-driven initiatives and successful leadership roles.
  • Experience in program management of development sector projects, with a strong skill set pertaining to monitoring and evaluation, data analysis and overall management.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with multiple
    stakeholders.
  • High-caliber interpersonal communication (documentation and presentation skills), advocacy and negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Ability to adapt to diverse educational and cultural contexts and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is strongly desired.


Selection Process

  • The application will be online and go live on 24.12.2021.
  • Final Deadline for the application will be 17.01.2022.
  • Your fellowship will start 01.03.2022.


Selection Process

  • The application will be online and go live on 24.12.2021.
  • Final Deadline for the application will be 17.01.2022.
  • Your fellowship will start 01.03.2022.


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Fellows placed

32

Nationalities

96%

of Alumni recommend the program

71%

of alumni pursue an impact career

Read about Fellows’ impact journeys:

Jonna Bickel (LGT Impact Fellow 2016, Philippines)

Providing smallholder farmers integrated access to finance via agri-finance company, Kennemer Foods International

Laurie Barenblat (LGT Impact Fellow 2016, Brazil)

Enabling data-driven innovation and improving affordable healthcare outcomes with dr.consulta

Gayatri Suri (LGT Impact Fellow 2018, India)

A journey from investment banker to venture philanthropist at LGT


What LGT Impact Fellowship roles are open this year?

You can check out all the open Fellowship roles which LGT Venture Philanthropy’s and LGT Lightstone’s portfolio organizations are seeking talent for. The list of roles is dynamic so keep an eye for updates throughout March-April 2020. 

You may indicate a preference for one of the specific roles in your application, or you may submit a general application if you are interested in participating in the Fellowship program, if none of the published positions suit you. We will try our best to match you with any additional opportunities that may arise in the coming weeks.

Please find the open Fellowship roles here.


Learn more about the LGT Impact Fellowship (formerly ICats Program)