Planning and Operations Internship - Join our Founding Team

🕒 Duration: 2 months

📍 Remote / Delhi-based (Hybrid)

💰 Unpaid

Second Circle Project Foundation is a rights-based, community-led organization working to reimagine HIV care in India. Our focus lies in providing holistic, post-diagnosis support that centers mental health, emotional well-being, and dignity for people living with HIV (PLHIV).

We are currently inviting applications for a Planning and Operations Intern to support the strategic and administrative functions that are crucial to our early-stage organizational growth.

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🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in drafting program proposals, concept notes, and strategic plans

• Conduct background research for new projects and funding opportunities

• Support the development of internal systems, processes, and documentation

• Help organize board meetings, maintain minutes, and track compliance tasks

• Coordinate communication across team members, partners, and external vendors

• Contribute to planning frameworks and implementation timelines for upcoming programs

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✅ Desired

• Background in public policy, social sciences, management, development studies, or related fields

• Strong organizational and written communication skills

• Proficient with tools like Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)

• Comfortable working in collaborative and evolving environments

• Committed to social justice, community care, and inclusive approaches to public health

• Values confidentiality, ethics, and dignity in working with marginalized communities

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🎯 What We Offer:

• Exposure to rights-based program development and grassroots NGO operations

• Mentorship from the founding team and insights into nonprofit leadership

• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a new model of HIV care in India

• A learning experience grounded in empathy, structure, and purpose

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📩 To apply:

Send your CV and a Statement of Motivation (max 300 words) to info@secondcircleindia.org with the subject line: Planning and Operations Internship – SCPF

We look forward to working with someone who’s ready to learn, contribute, and help shape systems that care.