Swaniti Initiative - Analyst - Member of Parliament

Summary :

- A senior Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from 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 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.

- Analyze and summarize legislative proposals and bills and provide relevant research material

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

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

- Identify, analyze issues and prepare action plans to address the pertinent developmental bottlenecks, with a special focus on MPLADs and creating a strategy for effective utilization

- 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 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, Staff, and constituents

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

Education/Experience :

- A minimum of a Bachelors Degree 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 is required.

Skills And Knowledge Required :

- Knowledge of legislative process and parliamentary practice

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

- Critical mind and strong research skills

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Strong command over oral and written English

- Basic computer skills necessary

- Strong leadership skills

- Good people skills and willingness to learn

Terms of Employment :

- Analyst will be based out of an office in Delhi

- 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