Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; possess the flexibility and enthusiasm to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines; the ability to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems and complete tasks. Applicants with a proven interest and expertise on different aspects of digital public infrastructure will be given preference.

The candidate will help spearhead Carnegie India's work on digital public infrastructure. The candidate will be trained into DPI work at Carnegie India. Candidates do not necessarily need to have prior knowledge in the DPI space. What is needed is operational curiosity, intuition, and a willingness to learn. The position will require an attention to technical and legal details. The candidate ought to have the ability to work with representatives from around the world thinking through DPI deployment and adoption.

Most importantly, the candidates ought to have a willingness to learn about a relatively new policy ecosystem, work with those from across the world in thinking through the expansion of the DPI ecosystem and help create new norms and institutional imperatives.

The selected candidate should have a post-graduate degree, preferably in either law, the social sciences or technology policy; three to four years of work experience in the field of technology policy; excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; possess the flexibility and enthusiasm to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines; the ability to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems and complete tasks.

Applicants with a proven interest and expertise on different aspects of digital public infrastructure will be given preference.

For consideration, applicants must send a one-page resume, one-page cover letter clearly stating the motivation to apply, along with a writing sample. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews; the application process is competitive. Applications will be judged on past academic performance, relevant academic study, and work experience. Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to caste, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected group.