Associate Director - Policy Research & Advocacy - Social Sector

Key responsibilities include :

- Conceptualising and leading advocacy strategy and programs

- Coordinating and/ or preparing policy briefs, fact sheets, background papers/ presentations and other targeted materials for meetings and conferences with key stakeholders

- Organising meetings and consultations with key stakeholders around specific advocacy issues

- Developing and managing relationships with key senior public officials, influencers and policy makers at the central and state levels; track key policy developments and trends at national and state level

- Providing project management support to government officials for implementing key strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

- Masters- degree or equivalent in relevant fields: including management, economics, social sciences and public policy

- 15+years of work experience with managerial responsibilities, demonstrating superb project delivery and team leadership

- Experience in growing and managing team members

- Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex qualitative and quantitative data, craft possible solutions, and recommend actions