Public Policy Specialist

Job Description

Job Title: Public Policy Specialist Location: Kolkata West Bengal Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: SPM Educational Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Policy, Administration, Management, Economics, Social Work, Rural Development, or a related discipline from any government-recognized university or institution. Experience: Experience: Minimum of 15 years of work experience in the Public Sector, preferably in the Social Sector. Experience in leading Women Empowerment of Rural Livelihood, multidisciplinary teams and managing projects as a lead member. Mandatory experience in World Bank-funded projects, along with relevant certificates as proof of involvement. Experience with initiatives related to women’s economic empowerment in West Bengal is highly desired. Policy Expertise : Comprehensive knowledge of government policies, state guidelines, and the legal framework. Strong understanding of initiatives related to social and economic development. Communication Skills : Proficiency in English and Bengali, with excellent oral and written communication abilities. Strong presentation and analytical skills. Interpersonal Skills : Strong networking, advocacy, and negotiation capabilities. Transparent, participative, and non-discriminatory in approach. Technical Proficiency : Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines effectively. Other Skills : Willingness to travel across districts to provide technical assistance. Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and function efficiently in a dynamic work environment. Key Responsibilities: Policy Review and Analysis : Review existing policies, schemes, and programs of relevant departments to identify factors affecting women’s participation in the workforce or its ecosystem. Identify best practices, gaps, and needs, and prepare a comprehensive program-policy review report. Stakeholder Consultation and Recommendations : Undertake consultations with stakeholder departments to recommend policy changes and strategic improvements to existing programs. Develop a recommendation paper outlining proposed amendments and improvements. Policy Formulation and Amendments : Support the formulation or amendment of policies and propose changes to governmental programs, schemes, and guidelines impacting women’s workforce participation. Knowledge Compilation : Prepare compendiums of all programmatic interventions and legal provisions of the state related to women’s economic empowerment. Project Support and Miscellaneous Tasks : Contribute to tasks aligned with project objectives as determined by the Project Director or Senior Project Manager. Ensure timely delivery of specific project deliverables to meet overarching objectives. How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to send their updated CV and a cover letter to hr.radiant.archi@gmail.com with the subject line: "Application for Public Policy Specialist". Show more Show less