Swaniti Initiative - Policy Analyst - Member Of Legislative Assembly

Policy Analyst for Member of Legislative Assembly

Summary :

- A senior Member of Legislative Assembly of Maharashtra is seeking distinguished candidates for the position of Analyst for his parliamentary office.

- The Analyst will aid and advise the Member on matters of State and National policy along with legislative issues.

- The Analyst will report to the Chief of Staff to the Member and will also be responsible for other day-to-day activities of the Member's office.

Essential Job Functions :

- Provide background research and briefings on current socio-political issues in the State of Maharashtra

- Analyze and summarize legislative proposals and bills introduced in the Legislative Assembly and provide relevant research material

- Analyze the State Budgets and Finances for effective intervention by the Member in the Assembly and Committees

- Assist the Member in his day-to-day functions in the Assembly

- Research and provide periodic position papers on State/National issues based on directions from the Member

- Identify and analyze issues related to the Assembly Constituency of the Member and prepare action plans to address the pertinent issues

- Collect and analyze socio-economic and human development data for the Constituency

- Interface with constituents and ground-level workers and co-ordinate functioning with the office of the Member

- Draft text for speeches, public talks and articles as required by the Member

- Interface with media as and when required by the Chief of Staff for the Member

- Act as the Member's principal liaison and responds to office visits and telephone inquiries from constituents and various interest groups

- Maintain a good working relationship with the Member, Chief of Staff, and constituents

- Other activities as directed by the Member or his Chief of Staff

Education/Experience :

- A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Management/Law/Economics is required. A Masters Degree in Public Policy/Administration or related fields is highly desirable.

- Candidates with consistently strong academic credentials would be preferred.

- Prior work experience of working in and keen interest in development policy, legislatures or public administration would be preferred.

- Excellent command over English and Marathi is required. Candidates based out of Mumbai are especially encouraged to apply.

Skills And Knowledge Required :

- Knowledge of legislative process and parliamentary practice

- Good knowledge of socio-economic situation and policy ecosystem in Maharashtra and India

- Critical mind and strong research skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Strong command over oral and written English and Marathi

- Strong leadership skills

- Good people skills and willingness to learn

Terms of Employment :

- Analyst will be normally based out of an office in Mumbai with occasional travel around Maharashtra (specifically Western Maharashtra)

- Office environment will include a small work station and open floor plan

- Office hours and daily tasks will vary and require flexibility

- Competitive compensation as per industry standard would be offered based on background and experience