Building a Wider
Horizon With Labour
Position: Programme Associate – Reporting, Documentation, Coordination & Research
Location: CEC Office, New Delhi
Reporting to: Executive Director
Contract: One-year, renewable based on performance
Remuneration: Rs.45,000 – Rs.55,000 per month, based years of relevant experience and skills.
The Centre for Education and Communication (CEC) is a labour resource organisation committed to building a just, inclusive, and sustainable world of work. For over four decades, we have worked to strengthen the voice and agency of informal workers and small producers — across sectors such as brick kilns, tea, handloom, garments, gig work, care work, domestic work, home-based work and digital labour.
We work through capacity building, research, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships — with a focus on gender justice, decent work, and promoting inclusive and participatory development through community engagement
We are hiring a Programme Associate to support documentation, reporting, coordination, and research across our ongoing initiatives. The role is ideal for someone with a strong grounding in writing and research, and a deep interest in labour rights, gender, sustainability or social protection in the informal economy.
• Draft and edit high-quality narrative reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain consistency in project records and timelines
• Curate outcome stories, field insights, and case studies
• Assist in qualitative and quantitative research, including literature reviews and interviews
• Support knowledge product development (policy briefs, presentations, field notes, blogs)
• Contribute to digital platforms such as the Digital Labour Archive and CEC’s social media handles (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) for knowledge sharing and outreach.
• Liaise between field teams, consultants, and external stakeholders
• Support the planning and facilitation of trainings, meetings, and learning events
• Track deliverables, timelines, and follow-ups with accountability
Required Experience: 3–4 years in documentation, research, reporting, or programme coordination in the development sector.
Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Labour Studies, Public Health, Economics, or related fields.
Skills & Competencies:
• Excellent writing and editing skills (English essential; Hindi desirable)
• Familiarity with issues related to labour, gender, public health, livelihoods, migration, labour codes, just transition and/or informal work
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint and Canva for documentation and data presentation; familiarity with SPSS or Power BI is an added advantage.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage timelines, prioritise tasks, and work effectively both independently and within a team
Send your application to cec@cec-india.org with the subject line:
“Application: Programme Associate – Reporting, Documentation, Coordination & Research”
Please include:
• A short cover letter (max 1 page)
• Updated CV (max 2 pages)
• Names and contact details of two references
• One writing sample (analytical/reflective)
• A recent photo and experience certificate
Application Deadline: 20 April 2025
We encourage applications from women, gender minorities, and individuals from socially excluded communities.