Kshetra Foundation for Delivery
About the organization
Kshetra Foundation for Dialogue aims to develop a societal muscle for dialogue based on a practice framework called the Dialogic Method - a concrete, skill-based approach, which draws on multiple disciplines including mediation, cognitive psychology, behavioural change and systems thinking to help varied end-users harness dialogue towards different purposes, all with the goal of creating sustainable outcomes.
Kshetra currently works along multiple integrated verticals, which range in scope from building individual, community, and organisational capacity for dialogue to helping curate spaces that foster dialogic behaviours (and therefore, dialogic outcomes) and creating a culture and language where dialogue is a default societal response. We are currently focused on offering our partners longer term engagements.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated Associate who will internalise the Dialogic Method, work closely with the team in shaping and implementing the Dialogic Method and Dialogic Processes across long term engagements with partner organisations. This will include intensive workshops, coaching and mentoring sessions for which curriculum will be created.
Key Responsibilities
A. Multilingual Facilitation (Primary)
1. Facilitating, Mentoring and Coaching: conduct workshops, mentor, and coach diverse audiences through the process of Dialogue and create Dialogic Spaces.
2. Curriculum Development: Assist in design, development, and adaptation of multilingual workshop, mentorship, and coaching materials to meet varying learning needs and cultural contexts.
3. Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication amongst communities fostering a culturally inclusive and dialogic space.
4. Training Delivery: Provide group training in professional, social impact, civil service, or corporate settings, tailoring delivery based on audience cultural contexts and objectives.
5. Capturing Impact: Observe, capture reflections based on the facilitator's experience.
6. Feedback Management: Collect and collate basic analyses of participant feedback and impact surveys to refine and improve programs.
7. Case Writing: Identify topics for case studies and role-play scenarios and develop them with comprehensive training notes.
B. Support Functions
1. Be a part of the core facilitating team to understand curriculum design and delivery methods, making notes across verticals to capture key learnings.
2. Assist in revising the Level 1 training manual and compiling the Level 2 training manual with trainer notes.
3. Support curriculum updates and content creation on an ongoing basis.
C. Community Building & Ecosystem Outreach
1. Help establish and manage the organization’s social and other media presence by identifying and generating relevant content.
2. Participate in outreach activities to build and strengthen the ecosystem.
D. Organizational Management & Administrative Support
1. Assist in outreach and relationship management with partners.
2. Take minutes during meetings, manage workflow timelines, and update internal process documentation.
3. Contribute to the documentation of organizational processes and operations. 4. Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
● Languages: Fluency in Indian Languages (written and spoken) and English. Proficiency in additional languages is a strong advantage.
● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social sciences, Business, Education, Linguistics, Communication, Law and Journalism or a related field.
● Experience with instructional design or curriculum development.
● Knowledge of assessment tools and evaluation techniques.
● Communication Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication abilities.
● Technical Skills: Proficient in presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi), and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
● Cultural Awareness: Deep understanding of cultural nuances and sensitivity in communication.
● Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think through open-ended challenges and thrive in non structured environments.
● Other Skills: Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
● Adaptability: Ability to customize facilitating methods and materials based on audience needs and feedback.
Desired Qualities
● Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Thrive in an uncertain and creative environment and enjoy collaboration and teamwork
● Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
● Open to receiving constructive feedback; Ability to ask for guidance/inspiration
● Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail
● Entrepreneurial mindset
What We Offer
● Opportunity to work with a committed team dedicated to meaningful change through dialogue.
● Engage with a variety of projects and partners, gaining insights into multiple sectors.
● Contribute to innovative research and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
● Be part of a vibrant work culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
● Competitive compensation package.
