Manager - Policy and Parliamentary Engagements About the organization : Swaniti is a decade-old organization working in the space of policy-making and public service delivery. Our projects have been focused on supporting the government administration in strategizing scheme implementation, providing research support to Honble Members of Parliament, and developing data-technology tools. With flagship initiatives like Supporting Parliamentarians in Analysis and Research in Constituencies (SPARC) and Leadership and Engagement Associate in District (LEAD), Swaniti has supported Constituency Development and District Development Planning in various parts of the country. At present, along with working with 100+ Hon'ble Members of Parliamentarians for policy-making, we are working with several state and district governments providing technical assistance to ensure the delivery of schemes to the last mile. Major verticals of our work are Climate and Sustainability, Social Protection, Policy Engagements, Technology, and Rural Livelihood & Governance. About the Position : - We are looking for an experienced professional who is keen on taking up the senior leadership role of Program Manager (PM) in the Policy Engagement Vertical. - The PM shall be responsible for managing teams, ensuring deliverables are complete and end-to-end management of projects in close coordination with the Vertical Lead. - Additionally, the role will also consist of providing technical and strategic support to parliamentarians and partnering organizations, managing relations with all stakeholders, managing the performance of Team Members, and supporting their professional growth. - S/he would be expected to maintain the integrity of quality and effectiveness of time and resources. - Identifying strategically important projects, developing proposals, and defining monitoring and assessment frameworks remain critical components of the role. Qualifications Required : - Post-graduate degree in with Public Policy, Law, Governance, Development Studies, Economics, etc. - Minimum 5 years of work experience in the policy and governance space with a strong preference for those working in research or advocacy roles. - Minimum 2 years of prior experience in project management and team management and prior experience of working with parliamentarians or multilateral agencies and large foundations will be favorably looked upon. - Knowledge of parliamentary processes and policy frameworks. Responsibilities : - Conceptualize and manage projects with the support of team members - Oversee the development of research papers on various topics of national and international importance - Oversee policy research and analysis to support existing projects as well as proposals for new bodies of work - Synthesizes research findings to identify and recommend best practices - Extract, collect, and aggregate data across databases, information sources, survey responses, and other data sources; ensures data quality; cleans and checks existing data for consistency and accuracy - Oversee the development of infographics for diverse audiences Provide leadership in coordinating, administering, analyzing, and reporting on projects - Develop various work reports, presentations and other pieces as may be requested by the elected representatives - Oversee the quality of deliverables and ensure that the product is of high quality - Take up projects as may be requested by the management of the organization - Collaborate with the Communications team for creating posts on topics related to public policy and related initiatives - Proactively reach out to elected representatives, government, and private stakeholders to achieve project objectives - Interact with clients/donors/high-value stakeholders and ensure that relations are strengthened - Review research products and coordinate within the team for its timely delivery - Maintain internal trackers and processes for efficient reporting and operations - Guide and supervise team members as and when required Skills Required and Personality Traits Preferred Soft Skills : Project Management, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Critical thinking, Problem Solving, Negotiation Skills, Writing and reviewing, Research and Communication Computer / Technical Skills Proficiency in MS Office suite, Google Drive and Survey Forms, Expertise in public policy, Data/communication tools If you are someone who likes to work at the interaction of policy research, policy communications, and developmental projects, this position is the best fit for you. Our offerings : At Swaniti, people remain the highest priority. The organization always prioritizes the well-being of team members while providing new challenges to build professional caliber and most importantly create impact. All team members are provided with : - A clear path to develop a career and rise to the highest level in the organization - A well-defined mechanism to map performance, work on individual growth and be a leader - 50% sponsorship of Health Insurance for each team member - Opportunity to work with Senior Government Officials - Understand governance from both the policy-making and policy-execution perspective - Opportunity to understand Government Consulting - Opportunity to operate at the intersection of policy, governance, and technology - Competitive remuneration - Freedom to experiment with ideas and thoughts - Opportunity Impact the community in a holistic and sustainable manner - Supportive team members and experienced organizational leaders

Delhi NCR

Swaniti Initiative - Manager - Policy & Parliamentary Engagements 

Swaniti Initiative - Manager - Policy & Parliamentary Engagements  ,Job Description for Swaniti Initiative - Manager - Policy & Parliamentary Engagements  in Swaniti Initiative in  Delhi NCR for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Swaniti Initiative - Manager - Policy & Parliamentary Engagements  in Swaniti Initiative in  Delhi NCR for (5-8) years of experience. Apply Now!