Senior Manager- Advocacy & Policy

We are #hiring for a leading education NGO!

Key responsibilities -

• Policy Analysis & Strategy: Develop concept notes and policy briefs outlining key issues, interventions, and desired policy changes; work with partners to identify advocacy priorities.

• Media & Public Engagement: Publish articles in traditional and digital media, and use social media platforms to raise awareness and mobilize public support

• Government Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior officials in the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Child Development, and state education departments to influence policy and programme guidelines.

• Evidence-Based Advocacy: Gather, analyse, and synthesise policy and programme information to inform evidence-based advocacy strategies and outputs.

• Network Building: Strengthen partnerships with members, government bodies, and other stakeholders; facilitate alignment and joint action for maximum impact.

• Communications & Mobilisation: Create and disseminate communications to update, alert, and activate the network, ensuring continuous dialogue and mobilisation around advocacy priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in public policy, education, international development, or related field.

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in policy, advocacy, or strategic communications, ideally in the education or development sector.

• Strong networks and proven ability to engage with senior government stakeholders.

• Demonstrated experience producing policy briefs, media articles, and advocacy outputs.

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills in English (additional Indian languages an advantage).

• Ability to work independently while engaging multiple stakeholders and guiding collective action.