As part of IIHS detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Consultant/ Sr. Consultant Legal Regulation (Higher Education) in our Bengaluru office. This is a mid-level leadership position that will potentially involve independent responsibility and individual contribution along with reviewing and supervising the work of younger team members. Activities and Tasks Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Legal-Regulatory Support in Higher Education (primary): Handling analysis and drafting on legal and regulatory matters, including the laws and policies relating to Higher Education: Legislative developments both central and state; Policies and schemes both central and state; Relevant case law at Supreme Court, High Courts and subordinate courts as applicable; Ensuring effective and rigorous analysis and adequate documentation; Carrying out institutional process drafting, including relevant policies from time to time; Handling legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support; Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence; Conducting research and analysis of latest developments in Higher Education; Transactional advisory and drafting as appropriate to the not-for-profit sector; Handling relevant IPR related matters; Coordination on relevant legal administrative and service-related matters; Assisting in stakeholder consultations and deliberations as relevant; Research (secondary): Contributing to research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS; Contributing to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others; Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work as and when needed. Structure and Reporting The Consultant/ Sr. Consultant Legal Regulation will report to the Chief Legal Regulation at IIHS and will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students. Person Specification We are looking for a knowledgeable, responsible and motivated lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor s degree in Law and around 8 to 10 years of work experience in relevant areas, especially experience of dealing with legal-regulatory drafting and policy issues in Higher Education. Other qualifications required for this role, include: Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel; Excellent communication skills in written English; Good communication skills and fluency in Kannada/ Hindi (written and spoken); Ability to undertake rigorous research on constitutional law, higher education law, administrative law, executive orders, labour law, taxation law, privacy/data protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills; Ability to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions; Ability to assist with litigation related matters; Ability to work in a highly inter-disciplinary team and under strict and frequent deadlines; Professional experience in dealing with Government agencies/entities; Initiative and independent working, ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision; Leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor younger team members. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Location This position is based in Bengaluru and will entail travel to other locations as needed. Review and Assessment The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS. Diversity Policy IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for

Job Description As part of IIHS detailed legal work, we are looking for a candidate to fill the full-time position of Consultant Legal Regulation in our Bengaluru office. This is a mid-level leadership position that will potentially involve independent responsibility and individual contribution along with reviewing and supervising the work of younger team members. Activities and Tasks Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Legal Support (primary): Handling legal and regulatory matters; Contract drafting and contract management; Transactional advisory and drafting, preferably with experience of: Matters pertaining to the not for profit sector; Procurement and tendering; Construction contracts (Works, Design Build, PPP models); Transactional elements of IPR related matters; Ensuring effective and adequate documentation; Institutional process drafting; Handling legal advisory, memos and opinion writing, litigation proceedings and related support as applicable; Undertaking legal and regulatory due diligence Research (secondary): Contributing to research and academic work on aspects of urban law and policy, as relevant to IIHS; Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others; Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed. Structure and Reporting The Consultant Legal Regulation will report to the Chief Legal Regulation at IIHS and will collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organisations, and students. Person Specification We are looking for a knowledgeable, responsible and motivated lawyer with a minimum of Bachelor s degree in Law and at least 8 years of work experience in relevant areas, including preferably, experience of dealing with legal and regulatory issues in the non-for-profit sector. Other relevant skillsets required for this role, include: Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Excellent communication skills in written English; Good communication skills and fluency in Hindi/Kannada (written and spoken); Ability to undertake rigorous research on contracts, labour law, taxation law, privacy/date protection legislation, case law, institutional structures and relevant legislative matters, with pronounced evidence of strong drafting and transactional skills; Ability to understand law in contexts and propose iterative solutions; Ability to assist with litigation related matters; Ability to work in a highly inter-disciplinary team and under strict and frequent deadlines; Professional experience in dealing with Government agencies/entities; Initiative and independent working, ability to handle tasks with minimal supervision; Leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor younger team members. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Location This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India. Review and Assessment The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS. Diversity Policy IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for

The Communications and Design Function cuts across and works closely with all programmes and schools within IIHS, handling content, branding and visual design strategies and execution of all communication products, and is responsible for helping maintain institutional reputation. Job Description IIHS is looking for a seasoned and versatile communications professional with experience, or an interest, in the development sector to create, manage and help implement plans and programmes to reach out to multiple stakeholders and wider networks, with a focus on enhancing institutional reputation. The communications mandate will involve in-depth learning and understanding of the schools, programmes, functions and labs at IIHS. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of communications principles, exceptional writing skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects and teams. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying IIHS messaging to key stakeholders. This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Working closely with the Head Communications and Design, and assisting in the development and implementation of long-term and project-based communications strategies; Collaborating with key stakeholders to address communication needs, target audiences, and messaging priorities; Helping manage and produce content to engage and educate audiences across various channels; Contributing to and helping create social media strategies across multiple channels, both organic and paid; Ensuring that the IIHS website is kept current; Coordinating between teams across IIHS for seamless flow and exchange of information necessary to develop communication plans and collateral; Helping drive events and campaign rollouts, both internal and external; Assisting with media relations mandates as and when they become relevant; Taking up any additional responsibility that may be set from time to time; Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others; Participating in all activities of institution building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed. The Communications Specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Head Communications and Design or with any other person designated by the Head, to deliver high impact ideas, plans and campaigns and work closely with other teams across IIHS to collaboratively think through and implement communications strategies, media relations, social and digital media and content services. Person Specification A Master s degree in marketing, communications, journalism or related field; 6-8 years of relevant communications experience, including experience with digital communications; Proven experience with communications research and strategy; media relations; content design for various audiences; digital engagement best practices; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Knowledge of social media platforms to help with campaign and outreach planning; proficiency with analytics and the ability to draw inferences to develop key learnings and takeaways; Experience in the development sector, content strength and design understanding would be added advantages for this role. The ideal candidate shall have these personal traits: Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently to produce high quality work products; Have the competence to handle multiple tasks and teams; Have the ability to work collaboratively; be professional, well organised and result oriented with an eye for detail; Be flexible and able to work cooperatively under pressure; Have the ability and desire to stay updated on what is happening within and across IIHS, and the industry; Have demonstrated managerial and leadership skills, reflecting in the ability to lead the planning and execution of projects; effectively manage timelines and stakeholders; and mentor younger team members to enable their professional learning and growth. This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken. The search will remain open until the position is filled. This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India. The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

The Communications and Design team interacts closely and regularly with all units within the institution to ensure synchronised transmission of information to external stakeholders. Job Description We are seeking a talented and creative communications associate with a strong interest in, passion for, and focus on social media management to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping develop, and independently handle the operations and execution of social media plans, activities and the calendar. They must have a keen interest in platforms and other tools which can help enhance our brand s online presence, engage with our target audiences, and support our communication goals. An understanding of analytics is essential. This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following: Translating strategies into actionable social media plans that align with the organisation s goals and target audiences; Identifying and staying updated on social media trends, tools, and best practices to help drive innovation and improve online engagement; Assisting in managing social media crises and addressing negative comments or feedback professionally and efficiently; Working with content provided by those with subject matter knowledge and finding innovative ways to turn it into accessible content across different formats and platforms; Maintaining a monthly content calendar for publishing content across IIHS social media handles; scheduling and posting content across IIHS social media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube, while also looking for ways to further amplify (emailers, newsletters etc.); Using tools to automate social media management (e.g. Hootsuite), mailing (e.g. Mailchimp/ Brevo), CRM (e.g. Hubspot) while staying updated with new ways of making work efficient (AI); Working closely with the design team and other teams to develop visually appealing graphics, images, and videos for social media posts; Collaborating with other teams to gather content and ensure brand consistency across all channels; Actively engaging with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries, to foster positive interactions with followers; Monitoring social media channels for trends and discussions related to the organisation, industry, and relevant topics; Tracking and analysing key performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of social media campaigns and make data-driven improvements; Preparing regular reports summarising social media activities, growth, and engagement; Maintaining and updating formats, SOPs, guides and checklists for digital media outreach; Assisting with the planning and execution of social media campaigns, including helping with content creation, and researching for paid promotions in digital media in self-serve ad platforms like Google, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn; Monitoring campaign performance and adjust approaches, as needed, to optimise results; Identifying collaboration opportunities of all kinds, including influencers, partners, and stakeholders to expand the organisation s reach and credibility on social media; Participating in Institution-building activities and contributing to cross-functional initiatives as assigned; Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others; Participating in all activities of Institution-Building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and traveling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed. The digital and social media associate will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager Digital Communications or with any other person designated by the Head Communications and Design at IIHS, and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/ organisations. Person Specification A Bachelor s or Master s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field; 2-3 years of relevant work experience; Experience with social media management tools, and analytics platforms; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Creative thinking and the ability to generate innovative content ideas; An understanding of design requirements for various types of content, as the candidate will be working closely with the Design team to create marketing collateral; Strong organisational and time management skills and attention to detail; The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; Experience in digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn; experience with Google Analytics, Search Console, WordPress and Google Ads is an added benefit; An understanding of the basic analytics of each digital marketing platform to create meaningful reports for stakeholders, and enthusiasm to work in a data driven manner; Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and online document collaboration tools like Google Docs and Google Sheets; Interest in and some experience with AI tools would be an advantage. This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent, and with the potential to turn into a regular position over time. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken. The search will remain open until the position is filled. This position is based in Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India. The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.

The Manager SHD Office will be part of a small, core team which will assist in building out the School over the coming years. The core responsibility of this position will be to assist in the development and implementation of the School s strategy.The incumbent will support governance, strategic and operational planning, the management of resources (people, physical and financial), development and delivery of the academic courses, external engagement, relationship building with key partners and collaborators, and knowledge management and outreach. They will act as one of the primary links between SHD and various programmes, labs, and other schools at IIHS. Along with individual faculty and other team members, they will need to ensure coordination and timely delivery of outcomes. Activities and Tasks Strategy and Planning: Supporting operational, intellectual and strategic planning, governance, budgeting, resource management and faculty management; Coordinating various initiatives of the School, including overall programme management as well as budgeting; Planning, overseeing and implementing school-wide systems and processes for activities as needed; Generating School development strategies across research, practice and teaching, and identifying opportunities and initiatives in partnership with faculty / staff and in line with the strategic objectives of the School; Relationship Management and Communications: Assisting in the development and management of external relationships and collaboration opportunities with key domestic and international partners, and collaborators; Ensuring effective communication across the School and with the wider institution, and positive working relations with other schools and programmes; Representing the School on committees or other forums, where required, and advocating for the interests of the School as with those of the institution; Collaboration with the communication and design team, developing and supporting in execution of communication strategy; Research and Teaching: The selected candidate will have the opportunity to be part of research and practice projects at the School; The selected candidate will have the opportunity to teach and train in IIHS academic offerings as well as capacity building and training programmes; Operations: Assisting in setting up and ensuring continuous improvement in the infrastructure, and administrative systems and procedures for the School s activities; Managing the interface among various programmes, labs, schools, administration, procurement, finance and legal; Monitoring resources, processes and deliverables of projects delivered by the programmes within the School; Supporting and coordinating the development and delivery of specialised degree / diploma programmes including preparatory activities, content delivery, internships and placements, stakeholder management, and reporting; Managing and monitoring recruitment, staff progress, and learning and development for the School in consultation with the Associate Deans and the People Function; Assisting in regular reporting to the Associate Dean on key milestones and highlighting critical concerns and risks; Coordinating the preparation of the School s Annual Report and contributing towards the preparation of the institution s Annual Report; Providing support to other IIHS activities including academics, research, training, practice, operations and others; Participating in all activities of institution building at IIHS; carrying out tasks as assigned by IIHS; and travelling on IIHS work within or outside the country as and when needed. Structure and Reporting The Manager will report to the Associate Dean School of Human Development at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams and external individuals/organizations, and students. Person Specification A PhD in a relevant field including but not limited to Planning/ Public Policy/ Development Studies/ Social Work, or across the Social Sciences and Humanities, or a related field; with at least 2 years of experience in academic administration (ideally), or management/ research experience in the urban or development sector; Candidates with Master s degrees and at least 8 years of experience in academic strategy and administration, or in research in the themes of the School, will be considered on a case-by-case basis; Experience of working in inter-disciplinary teams, preferably across practice and research; Strong writing, analytical and numerical skills; A high level of organisational capability, including the ability to establish and maintain effective systems, procedures and processes and manage competing demands and deadlines without compromising quality; A high level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult and collaborate with inter-disciplinary and diverse teams; analyse and present information and produce well researched high-quality reports, submissions, and other documents; negotiate complex issues and manage change; The ability to think strategically, contribute effectively to strategic planning processes and to operationalise strategy with the administrative operations of the School; Effective working knowledge of at least one Indian language in addition to English