Internship Programme 2022

The Delhi Teachers University (Government of NCT of Delhi) is inviting applications for various internship positions.

Summary:

Position: Intern (various openings)

Number of positions: 6

Duty station: Delhi Teachers University (Mukherjee Nagar, North Delhi)

Duration: 2-6 months (based on performance)

Start date: As soon as possible

Mode: Full-time; non-remote

Remuneration: Unpaid

Perks:

- Certificate signed by the Deputy CM of Delhi

- Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)

Application Deadline:

On a rolling basis

About the Project:

The Government of NCT of Delhi launched the Delhi Teachers University (DTU) in January 2022. The University is envisioned to evolve as a center for excellence in teacher education at both pre-service and in-service stages, across the school levels, and in the areas of education studies, leadership and policy. It will work towards bridging the gap between practice, research, and policy in teacher education, while constantly engaging with the dynamic concepts and realities of quality in education in the city of Delhi.

In its year of inception, the University is largely focused on giving root to a nationwide discourse on the importance of producing a force of quality educators across different school stages. In doing so, it seeks to align itself with the ambitious goals of the Delhi Education Model, and largely, those envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020.

The interns selected for this assignment will have the unique opportunity of working closely with the key stakeholders driving this change, and will get to witness the ground-level impact of their work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to research on themes related to teacher education and training, including curriculum design, faculty development, partnerships, admissions, placements, etc.

• Provide support in organizing high-level conferences, workshops, and other events under the DTU banner.

• Connect and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profits, corporates, foreign and domestic universities, etc.

• Draft reports, concept notes, letters, emails, and other materials, as and when required.

• Attend high-level stakeholder meetings and take minutes.

• Manage any sub-projects or initiatives that the University may undertake.

• Perform other relevant tasks as deemed necessary by the reporting manager(s).

Eligibility:

Necessary criteria:

• Graduate, or student currently enrolled in a Bachelors/Masters programme (any year);

• Under 30 years of age;

• Available to work full-time during the internship period;

• Excellent writing, drafting and editing skills (English);

• Excellent secondary research skills;

• Proficient with MS-Office and Google Drive;

• Willingness to learn about the education sector, particularly teacher education.

Desired criteria:

• Prior experience in the education sector, especially with teachers;

• Prior experience with managing events;

• Prior experience working in a multi-stakeholder environment;

• Ability to adapt and learn quickly, and cope well under pressure.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet the desired criteria, as long as you are willing to learn and grow.

Perks:

• Certificate signed by the Deputy CM of Delhi

• Letter of Recommendation (based on performance)

• First-hand experience working with key drivers and policymakers of Delhi's Team Education

Selection Process:

• All applications will be vetted by the DTU research team.

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through email to set up a time for an in-person (preferred)/video interaction, within one week of the application deadline.

• Due to the volume of applications, rejected candidates may not be contacted with the results.

Points to note:

• This is an unpaid position. All expenses, including travel, stay, etc., will have to be borne by the interns themselves.

• The certificate will be awarded after the specified internship period is satisfactorily concluded.

• The Letter of Recommendation will be awarded on the basis of the intern's performance.

In case of queries or clarifications, please write to us at internship.dtu@gmail.com.