We invite enthusiastic, determined lifelong learners with an interest in urban and community issues. Our programmes include Citizen Matters civic media platform, Open City urban data platform, and several civic engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
How to apply
If you’re excited about our mission and interested in joining our team, we want to hear from you! Please fill out this application form. For clarifications, email hr@oorvani.in.
Open Positions
There are no full time roles open at the moment.
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Freelance contributors/Columnists
We are open to writers, especially experts in specific urban topics. If you can regularly write solid 1000-1200 word stories – hard news reports / analysis about your city, mail us your profile, with links to two published stories and story pitches.
Internships
Interns looking to gain experience in research and writing, community engagement, marketing or fundraising can fill this form. These are typically 3-6 month opportunities.
Volunteering opportunities
Community Anchor
We are looking for people passionate about improving their cities. If you are a knowledgeable civic activist, and want to be part of our programmes committed to empowering citizens, we’d like to hear from you. You’d need to commit 8-10 hours a month, and be based in any major city of India. Do send us a note about yourself and why you’d like to help.
Researchers
We also welcome volunteers who can support us with research and data analysis. Email us explaining your interest, expertise and time commitment.
Citizen Writers
We work with a large pool of citizen contributors who share stories of change from their own neighbourhoods or spheres of work. Our work has been recognised for its innovative approach to community storytelling! We believe citizens have context and insight into their neighbourhood issues. Citizens have a point of view — “what is in it for me and my community” that drives their commitment and action. Citizens can also connect the dots between policy and how it impacts them. (See: What is Cognitive Surplus)
You could share an update on a local happening, or have in-depth knowledge of a field that you could share with others. You can write, contribute photo essays or make short films! It could be a report, opinion, analysis, interpretation, or a commentary on a local development, written with balance, fairness and an open attitude. If you have a story to share, click here.
Note: Citizen contributions are voluntary.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process.
We strive to be an equal opportunity organisation with an open and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of religion, ethnicity, caste, class, language, gender (identity/expression/status), sexual orientation, appearance, disability, age, beliefs or any other basis.