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Manager - State Systems and Capacities Guwahati,Assam,India 7 years Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Janaagraha has partnered with the Department of Housing & Urban Affairs (DoHUA), Government of Assam to provide program design support to its flagship urban transformation initiative called ‘Doh Shaher Ek Rupayan’ and for urban reforms concerning Public Finance Management (PFM), Organization Development (OD - Process & People), and Participatory Governance (PG) to improve the quality of service delivery across Assam’s cities. Janaagraha’s work in Assam is organized under two verticals – State Programs and State Systems and Capacities. We are looking for a highly passionate, experienced, and competent professional to serve as Manager - State Systems and Capacities for our program in Assam, reporting to Director State Program (Assam). As Manager – State Systems and Capacities, you will be responsible for reform agendas concerning state capacities in general (PFM and OD) and the implementation of people-centric reforms in state and local governments in particular. This role requires expertise in developing program strategies, overseeing data analysis, managing project execution, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Additionally, you will be responsible for providing support to the State Lead in setting up efficient program update cadences with donors, government partners, and Janaagraha’s senior management, ensuring clear and timely communication on program progress and impact. What will the Manager – State Systems and Capacities (Assam) do? Program Strategy & Execution Support the State Lead in developing an implementation strategy for people reforms, ensuring alignment with Janaagraha’s organizational goals and government objectives. Design and refine project roadmaps, with a focus on scalability, operational efficiency, and stakeholder impact. Data Analysis & Management Guide the data analysis process, ensuring data collection, integrity, and analysis to support program components. Develop data-driven insights to inform decision-making and track progress and create reports. Ensure best practices for continuous data monitoring, accuracy, and quality assurance. Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management Establish strong, collaborative relationships with government officials, department heads, and key external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and expectations. Facilitate regular program updates and feedback sessions with internal stakeholders, including senior management, and support the State Lead in interfacing with external stakeholders such as donors and government partners. Act as a Janaagraha representative, ensuring consistent, clear, and value-driven communication with all partners to support ongoing engagement and program success. Change Management & Capacity Building Lead change management efforts to support government teams in adopting new systems and processes for reforms. Design capacity-building interventions, including workshops, training modules, and toolkits, to enable government teams to transition seamlessly to new frameworks. Oversee the development and delivery of capacity-building initiatives, suitable for government needs and deliver meaningful, measurable results. Knowledge Cataloguing & Documentation Develop and maintain a knowledge catalogue that documents best practices, case studies, tools, and resources related to your key areas of work. Create a repository of project learnings, stakeholder insights, and implementation challenges to enhance institutional memory and inform future program design. Program Update Cadence & Reporting Establish and follow a structured cadence for program updates, supporting the State Lead in engaging regularly with donors, government partners, and Janaagraha’s senior management to provide timely, data-driven progress reports. Coordinate closely with internal teams to synthesize insights, ensuring seamless communication and alignment across Janaagraha’s programs. Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business, Management, Economics, Social Work, or a related field. 7+ years of relevant experience in project management or administration of social development programs, especially in Public Finance, Urban Development and Organisational change Strong project management skills, with experience in multi-stakeholder initiatives. Analytical skills, with experience in data management and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI). Good communication skills, both written and verbal; knowledge of Assamese/ Bengali would be an advantage. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with senior government officials, and executive teams. What competencies does it take to be the Manager – State Systems and Capacities (Assam)? Organized, with attention to detail, and problem-solving approach. Leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and coordinate teams. Ability to adapt quickly to a dynamic work environment. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience skill-sets and background. The position-holder will be based in Guwahati Show more Show less

Senior Associate – Social Media, Content, and Communication Bengaluru,Karnataka,India 4 - 6 years INR Not disclosed On-site Full Time

About Janaagraha Janaagraha is a non-profit trust, established in 2001, working towards the mission of transforming quality of life in India&aposs cities and towns. It works with citizens to catalyse active citizenship in city neighbourhoods and with governments to institute reforms to city governance (what we call City-Systems). Janaagraha is part of the Jana Group one of the countrys best-known groups of not-for-profit institutions working towards the mission of fixing India&aposs cities. Swati Ramanathan and Ramesh Ramanathan co-founded Jana Group in 2001 and it presently works across citizen participation and city governance reforms (through Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy), city planning and design (through Jana Urban Space Foundation), municipal consulting services (through Jana Urban Services for Transformation Pvt. Ltd.), banking and financial services for the urban poor (through Jana Small Finance Bank) and affordable housing for the urban poor (through Janaadhar). Janaagraha is looking for a Senior Associate Social Media, Content, and Communication who will lead our digital presence and storytelling across social media platforms while supporting the Communication team in creating compelling content for various channels. The Senior Associate must have strong expertise in social media strategy and management, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to work independently while mentoring junior team members. They must also be passionate about urban governance and civic engagement, quick to respond to current events with posts and campaigns, and keen to explore new media innovations in communication. What will the Senior Associate Social Media, Content, and Communication do Social Media Management and Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive social media strategies across Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube to amplify Janaagraha&aposs mission and work. Create engaging social media content including posts, stories, reels, and campaigns that drive audience engagement and community building. Monitor and respond to social media trends/current events, track performance metrics, and provide regular analytics reports with actionable insights. Manage social media calendars, schedule posts, and ensure consistent brand voice across all platforms. Respond to comments, messages, and engage with followers to build an active online community. Collaborate with programme teams to identify and share compelling stories and insights on social media. Content Creation and Communication: Develop content for various products such as emailers, annual reports, social media posts, videos, podcasts, etc. Create and copyedit content for the website and internal publications by liaising with internal programme teams and external partners and vendors. Lead copyediting for reports and papers with minimal supervision. Ensure standardisation of language and tone of voice across all collaterals to ensure brand consistency. Ensure adherence of the Janaagraha brand guidelines across all reports, papers, newsletters, emailers, social media posts, etc. Support programme teams in the development of event-related collaterals (such as invitations, web pages, emailers, etc). Manage vendor relationships for content creation and provide guidance on deliverables. Lead brainstorming sessions and contribute to the development and implementation of Janaagraha&aposs communication strategy. Mentor and guide junior team members on content creation and social media best practices. Qualifications and Experience A Post Graduate/Graduate degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, Digital Marketing or the disciplines of Urban Governance and Public Policy is preferred. 4 to 6 years of work experience in communications with at least 2-3 years focused on social media management. Proven track record of managing social media accounts for organisations, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector. Experience with social media management tools, analytics platforms, and content creation software. What competencies does it take to be a Senior Associate Social Media, Content, and Communication Exceptional command over language and strong storytelling abilities. Passion for urban governance, public policy, and civic issues, and the ability to translate complex and nuanced content into accessible content. Ability to create visually appealing content and basic graphic design skills. Deep understanding of social media platforms, their algorithms, and best practices for engagement. Strong analytical skills to interpret social media metrics and translate insights into strategy. Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple campaigns simultaneously. Must be comfortable working with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Leadership qualities and ability to mentor junior team members. Strong understanding of digital communication trends and willingness to experiment with new formats. What Janaagraha offers At Janaagraha, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and passionate citizens who apply rigorous research and evidence-based approaches and practices aimed at social change in India&aposs cities. We offer a dynamic, driven and vibrant work environment for professionals who are passionate about investing their time, skill sets and energy to transform quality of life in India&aposs cities. At work, you will be exposed to a unique combination of policy, practice and platforms and will have abundant opportunities to learn and apply professional skills to social challenges. We are committed to the growth and development of our employees, ensuring knowledge flows freely across the organisation as you work alongside experts who tackle complex city-systems challenges. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skillsets, and background. This position is based out of Bengaluru. Show more Show less

Senior Associate - Urban Policy bengaluru,karnataka,india 23 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

About Janaagraha At Janaagraha, we believe that India's future will play out in our cities. Cities have the critical task of propelling our country's economic growth while mitigating pervasive inequities and grappling with complex challenges of climate change, all while looking to reinvigorate a spirit of citizenship. We are a 23 year-old non-profit working towards this urban future by ensuring that the right systems are in place for urban India. Systems that enable us to plan, design, build, govern, fund and manage our cities, and thereby transform the quality of life in India's cities and towns. We partner extensively with union and state governments, and the broader civil society ecosystem to translate our ideas into action. We have a track-record of large-scale change using the "city systems" approach across all our focus areas and our current partners include key union government agencies (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, NITI Aayog, Finance Commission) and the state governments of Odisha, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. We publish reports such as the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS), which captures the status of laws and rules pertaining to urban governance across the states and union territories in India, besides the constitutional and national level governance framework. Our observations from our deep work across the sub-sectors of urban governance and development, position us to identify key reforms and measures to shape better cities for future, even while addressing the current challenges. We also firmly believe that our journey is as important as our destination, and have crystallised our organizational values into our Culture Codes, which guide our approach and our behaviours. About the Policy & Insights (P&I) Team The Policy & Insights (P&I) team forms the core thought leadership backbone for Janaagraha, bringing insights from research into public domain and advising the programmatic activities of various teams within the organization. We ensure that Janaagraha's urban governance reform agenda is grounded in rigorous research, evidence-based analysis, and strategic stakeholder engagement. Our approach combines deep research and analysis to understand urban governance challenges and identify reform opportunities, with a practitioner mindset to translate the same into action and outcomes. We shape public discourse on urban governance through flagship publications, convenings, and build and nurture relationships with key decision-makers across government, civil society, and the broader urban development ecosystem. Position Summary The Associate/Senior Associate Urban Policy will be a valued member of the P&I Team with responsibilities as detailed below - Undertake research studies on urban governance, municipal law and policy, decentralization, and city-systems reforms across India, including contributing to the research and writing of Janaagraha's flagship thought-leadership properties such as the Annual Survey of City-Systems Undertake targeted policy research and analysis on emerging urban challenges including urbanization and economic growth and intersectional issues (climate, gender, health) Monitor and analyse policy developments, trends and opportunities in urban governance, and help calibrate organizational strategy accordingly Part of the core team which will execute the flagship Urban Conclave event Contribute across different formats and platforms to amplify P&I team's work and Janaagraha's policy positions, with guidance Support organizational narrative development and customize policy communications for different audiences including government, donors, media, and civil society including creating well-written quick policy briefs and concept notes What would make you a good fit for the role Strong Academic Foundation: Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Governance, Economics, Law, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field from reputed institutions alongside 2+ years of relevant experience Research & Analytical Skills: Strong secondary research capabilities, and basic knowledge of tools like GIS, urban simulations, or participatory planning methods would be a bonus. Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information, develop informed perspectives, and translate research insights into actionable policy recommendations Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to create high-quality policy outputs including research reports, policy briefs, advocacy materials, and presentations. Agility: Comfort working and delivering in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Mission Commitment: Deep intrinsic motivation to contribute to solving urban governance challenges at scale and desire to build a career in impact-oriented work Language Requirements: Excellent command over written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in additional Indian languages is desirable. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skill-sets and background.

Senior Associate – State Systems and Capacities (Assam) guwahati,assam,india 3 - 4 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Janaagraha has partnered with the Department of Housing & Urban Affairs (DoHUA), Government of Assam to provide program design support to its flagship urban transformation initiative called ‘Doh Shaher Ek Rupayan’ and for urban reforms concerning Public Finance Management (PFM), Organization Development (OD - Process & People), and Participatory Governance (PG) to improve the quality of service delivery across Assam’s cities. Janaagraha’s work in Assam is organized under two verticals – State Programs and State Systems and Capacities. We are looking for a highly passionate, experienced, and competent professional to serve as Senior Associate– State Programs for our program in Assam, reporting to Manager - State Programs. As Senior Associate - State Systems and Capacities, you will play a role in implementing reform agendas concerning state capacities in general and the implementation of people-centric reforms in state and local governments in particular. What will the Senior Associate – State Systems and Capacities (Assam) do? Data Analysis & Management Timely data collection, ensuring data integrity, and analysis to support program components. Develop data-driven insights to inform decision-making and track progress and create reports. Ensure best practices for continuous data monitoring, accuracy, and quality assurance. Project Execution & Implementation Support the Manager – State Systems and Capacities in project implementation across components as per requirement. Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants to track project milestones, prepare updates, and address any challenges in program delivery. Participate in field visits, workshops, and training sessions to support the effective rollout of organization development initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement Engage proactively with government officials, department heads, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, share insights, and foster collaborative relationships. Prepare and present data-driven insights and reports to stakeholders, including government officials and team leads, to support decision-making. Change Management & Capacity Building Assist in designing and delivering change management interventions. Support the development and dissemination of toolkits, training materials, and resources. Knowledge Cataloguing & Documentation Support in developing and maintaining a knowledge catalogue that organizes and standardizes resources, templates, case studies, and best practices. Document key project learnings, stakeholder insights, and implementation challenges, creating a repository for institutional memory that supports continuous improvement. Public Finance Management Support reforms in municipal finance by facilitating the rollout and adoption of the UPYOG Platform across Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Assist in conducting capacity-building sessions and providing ongoing handholding support to Executive Officers (EOs), Financial Management Officers (FMOs), and Accountants to ensure effective utilization and continuous usage of the platform. Engage with ULBs to help monitor financial data entry, reporting, and compliance on UPYOG, ensuring accuracy, standardization, and timely submission. Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree in public policy, Public Administration, Business, Management, Social Work, Development, Economics, or a related field. 3-4 years of relevant experience in project management or in administration of social development projects, schemes or programs. Strong analytical skills, with experience in data management and basic statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar). Good communication skills, both written and verbal; knowledge of Assamese/ Bengali will be an added advantage. Experience in team work, and stakeholder management. What competencies does it take to be the Associate – State Systems and Capacities (Assam)? Attention to detail Ability to analyse new data and information Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic setting Willingness to travel and engage with ULB staff and elected representatives Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience skill-sets and background. The position-holder will be based in Guwahati and shall report to the Manager – State Systems and Capacities.

Manager – Policy Engagement delhi,india 5 - 10 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy (Janaagraha) is a Bengaluru based not for profit institution working to transform the quality of life in India’s cities and towns. We define quality of life as comprising of quality of infrastructure and services, and quality of citizenship. To achieve its mission, Janaagraha works with councillors and citizens to catalyse active citizenship in city neighbourhoods, and with governments to institute reforms to city-systems. Janaagraha has worked extensively on urban policy and governance reforms for over two decades across union and state governments, including on JnNURM, XIII, XIV and XV Finance Commissions, Second Administrative Reforms Commission, CAG of India, NITI Aayog / Planning Commission, Capacity Building Commission, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced policy professional to strengthen our efforts in advocating city-systems (urban governance) reforms, with a focus on the areas of 74th Constitutional Amendment, devolution of powers to municipalities, and formal platforms for citizen participation. The incumbent must have hands‑on work experience in policy research, analysis, reform design and engagement with range of stakeholders including senior government functionaries, elected representatives, political and social leaders, think-tanks, influencers, CSOs and media, at national and state levels. The ideal candidate would have a track record of championing constitutional, legal and governance reforms in at least 1-2 sectors, preferably allied to urban development. This position would play the key role of facilitating the engagement with policy makers and other senior stakeholders directly to pursue the much needed reforms to strengthen the city systems. What will you do­? The chief responsibilities of Manager/Associate Manager – Policy Engagement will include but not be limited to the following: Lead the policy engagement strand by leveraging Janaagraha’s track record and expertise, undertaking targeted policy research and analyses as needed, and identifying and executing opportunities for stakeholder engagement on reforms to strengthen city‑systems (urban governance), particularly around decentralised, participatory governance in cities and identified geographical area. Towards the above, fully internalise past track record and prevalent knowledge and relationships in Janaagraha, e.g. ASICS and other action research and put in place work plans for targeted policy research, and detailed work plans for stakeholder engagement and communications Facilitate and nurture quality relationships with opinion leaders across government, media, business and civil society including ministers, MPs, MLAs and heads of constitutional bodies Curate and execute high quality stakeholder engagement and communication across events and convenings, policy briefs, print/TV/web and social media and high touch, closed-door meetings Put in place robust systems and processes in the organisation for stakeholder relationship management and communications Gain working knowledge and expertise over decentralised, participatory governance and community mobilisation in India, political economy factors impacting the same, and emerging trends globally Set high standards of operational excellence across talent onboarding and management, program strategy and annual planning, project management and reporting, budgeting and cost management and other aspects of day to day operations. Working closely with Policy and Insights team internally, and programmatic strands of Municipal Finance, Civic Participation and State programs What we are looking for? Qualifications and Experience Master’s degree or equivalent in Public Policy, Urban Governance, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Media, Communications or other equivalent streams from institutes of repute 5-10 years of experience in policy advocacy, reform design, research, analysis, governance, preferably in areas related to urban development Demonstrated track record in policy engagement, stakeholder relationship management, communications, policy research and analyses, and policy reforms at the highest levels including Members of Parliament/Assemblies (MPs/MLAs), Ministers and Think Tanks. Internship and/or working experience with law makers (MPs, MLAs/MLCs, Ministers, Mayors) and/or think tanks engaged in policy advocacy, research and implementation is highly desirable Hands-on experience in organising one-to-one meetings, high-level consultations, meetings, roundtables and conferences with senior elected leaders, government functionaries and experts is highly desirable Competencies Ability and willingness to think long-term and work backwards to evolve long-term plans with short-term milestones, with quick turn-around of policy briefs, draft bills, etc. Ability and willingness to evolve clarity from ambiguity Tenacity and resilience to pursue and accomplish reform agendas to solve “wicked problems” Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Ability to read political economy factors and trends and to make real-time adjustments to work plans basis the same Situational intelligence with respect to reading context and calibrating communication basis the same Working knowledge and skills with data and technology including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Close alignment with Janaagraha’s Culture Codes What Janaagraha offers At Janaagraha, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and passionate citizens who apply cutting-edge technologies and practices aimed at social change in India’s cities. We offer a dynamic, driven and vibrant work environment for professionals who are passionate about investing their time, skill sets and energy to transform quality of life in India’s cities. At work, you will be exposed to a unique combination of policy, practice and platforms and will have abundant opportunities to learn and apply professional skills to social challenges. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience skill-sets and background. This position is based out of Bengaluru/Delhi and will report to the Director – Policy Engagement .

Senior Manager - Financial Accountability (Public Finance) delhi,india 8 - 12 years None Not disclosed On-site Full Time

Position: Senior Manager, Financial Accountability Team: Public Finance Management (PFM) Reporting to: Director, Public Finance Location: Delhi Experience Range: 8-12 years Past experience in: Public Finance Management, Municipal Finance, Thinktanks, Public Sector Consulting, Gov-tech, Development Sector About Janaagraha At Janaagraha, we believe that India's future will play out in our cities. Cities have the critical task of propelling our country's economic growth while mitigating pervasive inequities and grappling with complex challenges of climate change, all while looking to reinvigorate a spirit of citizenship. We are a 23-year-old non-profit working towards this urban future by ensuring that the right systems are in place for urban India. Systems that enable us to plan, design, build, govern, fund and manage our cities, and thereby transform the quality of life in India's cities and towns. We partner extensively with union and state governments, and the broader civil society ecosystem to translate our ideas into action. We have a track-record of large-scale change using the "city systems" approach across all our focus areas and our current partners include key union government agencies (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, NITI Aayog, Finance Commission) and the state governments of Odisha, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. We publish reports such as the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS), which captures the status of laws and rules pertaining to urban governance across the states and union territories in India, besides the constitutional and national level governance framework. Our observations from our deep work across the sub-sectors of urban governance and development, position us to identify key reforms and measures to shape better cities for future, even while addressing the current challenges. We also firmly believe that our journey is as important as our destination, and have crystallised our organizational values into our Culture Codes, which guide our approach and our behaviours. About the Public Finance Management (PFM) Team The Public finance reforms have been a core focus area for Janaagraha since its inception and the PFM Program is working towards solving one the most important problems being faced by Indian Cities: making them financially sustainable, efficient and accountable. We directly work with the union, state and urban local governments for advocating, developing reform roadmaps and products, and engendering on-ground change through systemic reforms for “change-at-scale”. Over the years, we have worked with and supported government stakeholders at both central and state level on financial management reforms ranging from resource mobilization, designing inter-governmental transfers, urban infrastructure financing, municipal accounting, budget and expenditure management. Position Summary The Senior Manager, Financial Accountability will act as subject matter expert and lead our work with the CAG, Union and State governments on revising municipal financial management framework including National Municipal Accounts Manual. Moreover, the Senior Manager will also work on developing a framework and plan for at scale digitalization of financial management in Urban Local Governments (ULGs) in India. This is an exciting opportunity for an impact-minded senior professional looking to design and drive policy reform at scale, with significant exposure to senior government officials, policy makers, and public finance ecosystem leaders. Key Responsibilities in detail 1. Managing Janaagraha’s work on Financial Accountability Lead Janaagraha’s work on Financial Accountability in ULGs Lead the work on revision of Financial Management Framework including National Municipal Accounts Manual and Strategy for Digitalization of Public Finance Management in ULGs Develop strategy, implementation roadmap for implementation of revised framework and digitalization across all ULGs in India Develop evidence-based policy recommendations and reform frameworks for strengthening Financial Accountability Liaise with CAG, Union and state governments, concerned ULG officers, domain experts and practitioners to develop the framework and roadmap for implementation 2. Thought Leadership & Advocacy Author high-impact policy briefs, research reports, advocacy documents, and thought leadership pieces that shape public discourse on Financial Accountability Write regularly across different formats and platforms to amplify PFM team's work and Janaagraha's policy positions Support organizational narrative development and customize policy communications for different audiences including government, donors, media, and civil society Engage with a variety of eco-system stakeholders on the Public Finance agenda including government, funders, civil society. 3. Team Leadership & Institutional Excellence Lead and mentor junior researchers and policy analysts within the PFM team Set high standards of operational excellence across product development, project management, stakeholder relationship management, and reporting Contribute to annual planning processes, quarterly reviews, and institutional governance mechanisms Support talent development, capacity building, and knowledge management systems within the organization What would make you a good fit for the role Strong Academic Foundation: Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, Digital Technology or related field from reputed institutions Extensive Policy Experience: 8-12 years of experience in Municipal Finance, Public Finance, Digitalization of Public Finance. Subject Matter Expertise: Robust understanding of Municipal Finance and Public Finance in the Indian context, including but not restricted to Digitalization, Accounting, Fiscal Decentralization Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information, develop informed perspectives, and translate research insights into actionable policy recommendations Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to create high-quality policy outputs including policy briefs, advocacy materials, and presentations. Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated track record of building relationships and engaging effectively with senior government officials, elected representatives, civil society leaders, and diverse stakeholder groups. Agility: Comfort working and delivering in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines. Mission Commitment: Deep intrinsic motivation to contribute to solving urban governance challenges at scale and desire to build a career in impact-oriented work Language Requirements: Excellent command over written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in additional Indian languages is desirable. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skill-sets and background.