Government Relations Specialist, FRSN

About Quest Alliance:

Quest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working across India, dedicated to equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world of work. Since 2008, we've been reimagining how young learners, especially those from underserved communities experience education, career readiness, and lifelong learning. We have been enabling equitable school-to-work transitions by building future-ready learning ecosystems that prioritize access, inclusion, and innovation.

Through strong collaboration with government systems, educators, communities, and civil society, we co-create tech-enabled learning experiences that empower young learnersespecially those from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds to build dignified, thriving and future-ready careers.

We envision a world where education goes beyond access, becoming a powerful tool for self-empowerment, social mobility, and lasting impact.

About Future Right Skills Network (FRSN)

Future Right Skills Network (FRSN)

Role Overview :

FRSN Government Relations Specialist

Key Responsibilities

1. Government Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior officials at

  MSDE, DGT, NCVET, NSDC

  , and

  State Skill Development Missions (SSDMs)

  .
• Serve as FRSN's

  primary liaison

  for national-level coordination, ensuring strategic alignment between FRSN's initiatives and government priorities.
• Represent FRSN in

  ministry meetings, technical working groups, and policy consultations

  .
• When required, operate onsite within ministry offices to support decision-making, follow-up, and execution.
• Facilitate

  dialogues between central and state government stakeholders

  to strengthen the ITI ecosystem.

2. Policy Advocacy & Systems Reform

• Design and implement

  advocacy strategies

  to advance ITI transformation and vocational education reform.
• Develop and present

  policy papers, briefing notes, and recommendations

  on key areas such as

  trainer development, industry partnerships, employability skills, and green/digital skilling

  .
• Coordinate and host

  policy dialogues, consultations, and roundtables

  with government, industry, and civil society partners.
• Track, analyse, and interpret

  emerging government policies, schemes, and circulars

  to inform FRSN's strategic positioning.
• Develop

  evidence-based narratives and materials

  that strengthen FRSN's advocacy and visibility.
• Translate FRSN's

  pilots and research (e.g., ITI Grading Framework, Trainer Development Strategy)

  into actionable policy proposals.

3. Internal Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with FRSN's

  research, data, and thematic working groups

  to align field evidence with policy advocacy priorities.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all

  government engagements, policy submissions, and follow-ups

  .
• Liaise with the

  Steering Committee, funders, and knowledge partners

  to ensure visibility of FRSN's policy contributions and advocacy priorities.

Required Attributes

• 810 years of experience in

  government relations, public policy, or systems reform

  , preferably within the

  skilling, education, or labour

  ecosystem.
• Proven experience engaging with

  central ministries

  (MSDE, MoE, MoLE, NITI Aayog) and

  state skill departments

  .
• Demonstrated success in managing

  high-level relationships

  and influencing policy outcomes.
• Strong understanding of

  India's skilling and vocational training ecosystem

  .
• Excellent

  communication, negotiation, and relationship management

  skills.
• Strong

  policy writing, analysis, and synthesis

  abilities adept at translating technical insights into policy-friendly formats.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to

  navigate complex government processes

  and drive collaborative action.
• High degree of

  initiative, diplomacy, and professional maturity

  in cross-sectoral engagement.

Benefits:

In addition to your compensation, you are also eligible for a suite of benefits designed to support your well-being and growth:

- Comprehensive Personal Accident Insurance covering up to ?10,00,000 annually

- Mediclaim Insurance covering up to ?3,00,000 annually, supported through our insurance partner, Loop, which also offers additional wellness benefits

- Reach for the Stars (RFS) amount of up to ?5,000 to support your self-learning and knowledge-building efforts

- Internet allowance of up to ?750/month, reimbursable based on actual usage to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements

- For employees with children under the age of 6 years, Quest offers childcare or day care fee support through a monthly matching contribution of up to ?3,000, helping you create a supportive work-life balance

- Access to emotional health and wellbeing programs such as:

* Group sessions worth ?7,500 per session fully covered by the organisation

* 1:1 counselling sessions (worth ?1,800 per session), fully covered by the organisation

At Quest Alliance, we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities employer, embracing applications from all segments of the community. We are committed to ensuring that every applicant and employee is treated with fairness and respect, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, religious belief, age, or any other factor that is irrelevant to performance. Your individuality is valued and respected within our organization.

Know About Quest

Website :http://www.questalliance.net/

Blog : https://thelearnerbyquest.wordpress.com

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