Manager/Associate Manager Policy Engagement

Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

5 - 10 years

14 - 19 Lacs

new delhi bengaluru

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project management engagement management media analysis research budgeting printing operations relationship management policy advocacy design cost management operational excellence policy research communication skills governance

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

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

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

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