Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Conceptualize and lead CSF's advocacy strategy and programs, in line with CSFs overall strategy
- Coordinate and/ or prepare policy briefs, fact sheets, background papers/ presentations and other targeted materials for meetings and conferences with key stakeholders
- Develop and manage relationships with key senior public officials, influencers, and policymakers at the central and state levels; track key policy developments and trends at national and state level
- Organize meetings and consultations with key stakeholders around specific advocacy issues
- Provide project management support to government officials for implementing key strategic initiatives
- Create opportunities to engage with central and state government departments to provide consultative advice
- Support the strengthening of internal capacity to serve as a strategic, analytical and implementation partner to the government
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
- Masters degree or equivalent in relevant fields: including management, economics, social sciences and public policy
- 8 to 10 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
- Advanced writing and presentation skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way), ability to manage projects and lead teams
- Ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative relationships both within and outside the organization
- Ability to work independently and proactively, without support staff and with little supervision
- Strong planning and organizational skills, and an ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines
Desired Qualities
- Entrepreneurial spirit and - can-do- attitude
- Operating style suited to working in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects at a time
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