About ISDM 

The Indian School of Development Management pioneers a transformative approach to management, envisioning a world that is just, equitable, and sustainable. Established in 2016, it serves as a foundational hub for cultivating a robust ecosystem and a cadre of skilled professionals dedicated to advancing social change globally.


Driven by the conviction that the social sector plays a pivotal role in addressing humanity's most pressing challenges, the school operates on the premise that effective management is essential for achieving significant impact. By nurturing talent in Development Management tailored to the unique needs of the social sector, the school aims to catalyze sustainable socio-economic and ecological progress on a large scale.


Recognizing the power of institutions to shape professional ecosystems, the school aims to establish itself as a beacon of excellence in higher education. Through this, it seeks to lay the groundwork for a thriving community of practitioners dedicated to driving positive change in society.


Over the past seven years, the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) has garnered validation, support, and funding from esteemed individuals and organizations. While numerous programs worldwide aim to cultivate management capabilities for the social sector, they often reside within larger university ecosystems or business schools, where they may receive lesser attention compared to mainstream programs. ISDM stands out as the sole institution globally dedicated to fostering a comprehensive ecosystem for Development Management, focusing on pioneering work in critical areas.


ISDM's initiatives encompass:

  1. Knowledge Creation: Establishing a Global Knowledge Hub to create, disseminate, and institutionalize contextual knowledge on building, leading, and managing social purpose organizations, networks, and platforms.
  2. Talent Nurturing: Offering the Post Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM) to attract and develop top-tier talent capable of addressing management challenges within the sector.
  3. Capacity Building: Providing Strategic Capacity Building programs to enhance individual and institutional capacities in development management, thereby fostering sustainable and scalable social impact.


ISDM has successfully completed its Proof of Concept Phase and is now set for expansion over the next five years. Key achievements include high placement rates for PGP-DM graduates and plans for increased batch sizes, a new campus, international partnerships, and accreditation. The institute is also conducting research and establishing Centers of Excellence in various areas of social impact. Additionally, it offers programs for professionals and resources for grassroots organizations. Know More at www.isdm.org.in.   

ISDM invites individuals who share its vision to join in creating a dynamic, catalytic ecosystem and positioning India as a thought leader in Development Management, ultimately enabling sustainable social impact at scale.


Key Attributes

 Ability to proofread and edit all formats of collaterals and documents including academic papers, reports, flyers, brochures, newsletters, blogs, press release etc.

 Familiarity with APA 7th Edition, Chicago Manual Style and other established publishing guidelines

 Ability to rephrase, correct and finalise documents or articles as per ISDM’s style guidelines and requirements

 Ability to collaborate and work with various team members and colleagues

 Excellent attention to detail

 Ability to standardise and improve written documents and reports at varying levels of completion

 Ability to support authors to make their written pieces accurate and succinct


Educational Qualifications and Experience required

 Qualifications in Languages, literature, social sciences or allied fields

 Between 5-7 years of experience in proofreading and editing roles

 Publication and editorial experience preferred


Remuneration shall be commensurate with experience and qualifications.


ISDM is an equal opportunity organisation with a particular emphasis on affirmative action. The culture of the organisation is one of professionalism while also one that greatly values relationships.

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