ABOUT THE ORGANISATION
The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the position of Training Associate – Democratic Governance and Election Management.
The selected candidate will contribute to training, curriculum development, and capacity-building initiatives in the areas of democracy and election management. The engagement will be contractual through the National Institute for Smart Government (NISG).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The position offers an opportunity to work on the design and delivery of training programmes for national and international stakeholders, with a focus on democratic governance and election management.
The role involves developing training programmes and materials, supporting Training of Trainers (ToT) initiatives, certification, training pedagogy, and capacity-development activities.
POSITION DETAILS
Organisation: India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM)
Position: Training Associate – Democratic Governance and Election Management
Location: IIIDEM Campus, Dwarka, New Delhi
Engagement Type: Contractual, through NISG
Initial Duration: 3 Years (Renewable)
Remuneration: ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 per month
Annual Increment: Performance-linked annual increment
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the design and delivery of training and capacity-building programmes for national and international stakeholders.
Assist in developing training curricula, programmes, and capacity-development materials.
Support Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes and related capacity-building initiatives.
Contribute to certification programmes and training-related activities.
Assist in developing effective training pedagogy and methodologies.
Participate in delivering training programmes in the fields of democratic governance and election management.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must fulfil either of the following qualification pathways:
PATHWAY 1:
Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, or Law.
UGC-NET qualification in the relevant discipline.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
OR
PATHWAY 2:
Master’s degree in International Electoral Management and Practices (MIEMP), an approved programme of the Election Commission of India (ECI) offered through the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
LOCATION
IIIDEM Campus, Dwarka, New Delhi.
REMUNERATION AND DURATION
Monthly Remuneration: ₹60,000 – ₹80,000.
Initial Engagement Period: 3 years, renewable.
Engagement: Contractual through NISG.
Increment: Performance-linked annual increment.

