Policy Research & CSR Fellow

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About the Organization

Mumbai First is a not-for-profit think tank that works towards making Mumbai a better place to live, work, and invest in. We collaborate with the government, private sector, civil society, and academia to co-create solutions for the city’s pressing challenges.

Job Description

Mumbai First is seeking two dynamic Fellows to play a key role in advancing the organisation’s strategic initiatives and communication efforts. The Fellows will work closely with the core team and senior leadership to:

• Support the planning and execution of high-impact projects
• Research and draft compelling CSR proposals and identify potential partnerships
• Coordinate with stakeholders & partners to ensure smooth execution of activities

This is a full-time, performance-based fellowship with the potential for extension based on mutual interest and organisational needs.

Job Responsibilities

Stakeholder & Institutional Engagement

• Support senior leadership in meetings, manage follow-ups, and ensure clear communication and progress tracking.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

Project Management & Coordination

• Support planning and execution of high-impact initiatives including research, concept development, stakeholder engagement, logistics and documentation.
• Create and maintain work plans, timelines, and status reports to ensure smooth and timely delivery of each component.

CSR Proposal Development

• Research and draft high-quality proposals aligned with Mumbai First’s ongoing and upcoming initiatives.
• Identify potential CSR partners and funding opportunities.
• Prepare professional decks, concept notes, and project documentation for outreach and fundraising.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Social Work or related fields.
• Minimum 1 years of full-time work experience CSR and research
• Proven experience in CSR proposal writing and research
• Ability to use design tools like Canva, Adobe Suite (preferred), or alternatives
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving needs.
• Self-driven, deadline-oriented, and team player

Eligibility

• Open to candidates with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Preference will be given to individuals who have worked in development sector organizations, think tanks, consulting firms, or start-ups, especially in roles involving project management, stakeholder engagement, communications, or fundraising.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in any full-time academic program during the fellowship period.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently will be key to succeeding in this role.

To apply, please email the following to sejal@mumbaifirst.org or snehal@mumbaifirst.org

• Updated CV
• A Statement of Purpose (max 300 words) on why you’re interested in the fellowship
• 1-2 work samples (e.g. CSR proposal excerpts, Research papers, etc.)

Deadline: 31st August, 2025

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