INDIRA UNIVERSITY WE ARE HIRING Designation: Policy Fellow – Yogakshem Centre Department: Yogakshem Centre – Policy, Governance & Impact Number of Positions: 2 Engagement Type: Consultancy (Fixed-term – 3 Months) Duration: January to March 2027 Expected Joining: First Week of January 2027

Location:
Indira University, Pune (On-campus) Professional Fee: Approximately ₹1,00,000 per month, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. Reporting To: Chairman, Yogakshem Centre Preferred Educational Qualification: Candidates must fulfil at least one of the following eligibility criteria:
• PhD in Public Policy (completed).
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy.
• Master's Degree (MA) in Public Policy with a minimum of 4 years of relevant research or professional work experience.

Experience:
• Relevant experience in public policy research, governance, development, public administration, think tanks, government institutions or the social sector.
• Prior experience in teaching, mentoring, facilitating or supervising students and young professionals will be preferred.
• Experience in organising academic events, conferences, workshops or institutional programmes will be an added advantage. Role Summary: The Policy Fellow will be responsible for facilitating and delivering practical, project-based Policy and Impact Studios for final-semester Master's students at Indira University. The role involves mentoring and supervising student teams, guiding them in developing applied policy projects, assessing academic deliverables and supporting the planning and execution of Yogakshem Centre's flagship initiative, the first Impact Fest. The incumbent will work closely with the Chairman, Yogakshem Centre, university leadership, faculty members and other stakeholders to strengthen applied policy learning and promote meaningful engagement between academic knowledge and real-world policy challenges. Roles and





Responsibilities:
• Plan and conduct orientation programmes to familiarise students with the objectives, methodology and expectations of the Policy and Impact Studios.
• Facilitate practical, project-based learning sessions for final-semester Master's students.
• Supervise, mentor and guide student teams throughout their assigned policy and impact projects.
• Support students in identifying real-world challenges related to public policy, governance, development and social impact.
• Guide students in translating research, ideas and policy concepts into practical and actionable solutions.
• Monitor project progress, review deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assess, evaluate and grade student work based on predefined academic criteria and assessment frameworks.
• Provide structured, fair and constructive feedback to students to enhance the quality of their research and project outcomes.
• Support the planning, coordination and on-ground execution of the Centre's flagship event, the first Impact Fest.
• Coordinate with the Centre's leadership, university departments, faculty members, participants and other stakeholders for effective event delivery.
• Manage coordination related to event sessions, schedules, participants, student contributions and programme logistics.
• Assist in developing programme schedules, presentations, documentation and other event-related deliverables.
• Encourage evidence-based thinking,



critical analysis and practical problem-solving among students.
• Maintain records of student participation, project progress, assessments and programme outcomes.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Chairman, Yogakshem Centre.
• Undertake other responsibilities related to the Policy and Impact Studios and Impact Fest, as assigned. Key Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of public policy, governance and development-related issues.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication, presentation and academic facilitation skills.
• Ability to mentor, engage and guide postgraduate students.
• Competency in evaluating academic work and providing structured feedback.
• Robust programme planning, event coordination and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a small team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, accountability and time-management abilities. Other

Requirements:
• Candidates must be willing to relocate to Pune, if required.
• Both selected candidates must be physically present on the Indira University campus throughout the three-month engagement.
• Candidates must be available to join during the first week of January 2027.
• The role requires active involvement in student engagement, academic facilitation, project supervision and event execution. Application Process: Interested candidates are requested to submit the following:
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting their academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.
• A one-page statement explaining their interest in teaching, mentoring students and guiding applied policy work. Application Email: [email protected] Last Date to Apply: 29 November 2026 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

📌 Policy Fellow – Yogakshem Centre (India)
🏢 Indira University
📍 India