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Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Policy Advisory / Advocacy to support the design, evaluation, and implementation of examination-related policies and frameworks in alignment with government guidelines and reforms. The incumbent will work closely with government stakeholders, education boards, and internal project teams to provide advisory inputs on examination practices, security protocols, technology adoption, and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Advise the leadership team on emerging policy directions, government guidelines, and regulatory frameworks related to examinations and education assessments. Serve as the liaison with Ministry of Education / Dept of Personnel and Training (DOPT) and other governmental agencies for policy discussions, consultations, and compliance updates. Draft policy notes, position papers, and proposals to support examination reforms, digital examination initiatives, and public assessment practices. Review and interpret government notifications, circulars, and regulatory advisories; translate them into actionable strategies for ongoing and upcoming examination projects. Support government relations strategy to maintain proactive, transparent, and effective engagement with ministry officials and decision-makers. Collaborate with internal project management, legal, and operations teams to ensure examination processes are in line with government policy requirements. Provide inputs for RFPs, tenders, and examination project documentation from a policy and compliance perspective. Organize policy briefings, roundtables, and workshops for government clients and internal stakeholders. Track national education policy reforms, examination-related initiatives (like NEP 2020), and regulatory trends to anticipate business impact and opportunities. Qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Public Policy, Education Management, Public Administration, Law, or related fields. Experience: 15+ years of experience in government advisory, policy analysis, education sector consulting, or examination-related policy work. Prior experience of working with/for Ministry of Education, education boards, government think tanks, or Dept of Personnel and Training (DOPT) authorities preferred. Skills & Competencies: Strong understanding of Indian education and examination systems, public sector project governance, and regulatory frameworks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to draft official policy documents and advisory notes. Experience in managing government stakeholders and senior officials. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret policies, regulations, and their operational implications. Show more Show less
