Public Policy Expert

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Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in

  urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences

  or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Safeguarding