Policy Associate

You will be responsible for the following key tasks at Digital India Foundation: - Conducting research and analysis on policy, regulation, and emerging issues relevant to DIF's focus areas. - Tracking developments and supporting ongoing and self-initiated policy projects. - Identifying and building relationships with partners, policymakers, funders, and other stakeholders. - Participating in coalitions and collaborative initiatives aligned with DIF's mission. - Developing and distributing briefings, policy notes, public comments, fact sheets, and support letters to inform policymakers and the public. - Supporting DIF's policy team in conceptualising and executing new policy initiatives, workshops, and consultations. - Contributing to the drafting of reports, white papers, letters, testimonies, and other publications. - Undertaking other policy- and advocacy-related tasks as needed. To qualify for this position, you should meet the following criteria: - Education: Graduate or postgraduate in relevant fields such as economics, public policy, political science, or statistics. Strong research and analytical abilities are required. - Experience: Final-year students, recent graduates, or postgraduates may apply. Prior research or policy experience is preferred. - Communication: Detail-oriented with strong writing and communication skills, and comfortable with public speaking. Able to translate complex academic or technical research into concise, compelling, and clear policy insights for diverse stakeholders.,