Role Overview
Indus Action seeks a Senior Manager Government Relations to support our operations and partnership-building efforts with the Ministry of Labour and Employment Government of India. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional passionate about public policy legal research and government engagement. The position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong legal skills and policy writing experience to contribute to meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic engagement with the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) and other key government stakeholders on livelihoods and labour reforms.
Drive Indus Action s advocacy initiatives on inclusion and welfare of construction and informal sector workers at the national and state levels.
Coordinate implementation of joint projects pilots and research studies in partnership with MoLE and state labour departments.
Prepare policy briefs presentations and recommendations for government consultations technical committees and multi-stakeholder forums.
Track regulatory and policy developments analysing their impact on worker rights social protection and labour market reforms.
Manage high-level government relationships to support policy adoption scale-up and program funding.
Liaise with grassroots partners research organisations and civil society to channel ground insights into government dialogue.
Oversee documentation of best practices project learnings and case studies for dissemination across government and sector platforms.
Requirements
Knowledge and Technical Skills
Experience & Education:
Master s degree in Economics Labour Studies Law (LL.B./LL.M.) Public Policy Political Science or related field with a strong legal component.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in government relations policy advocacy or legal research preferably in the development or public policy sector.
Proven experience/education in labour and livelihoods is preferred familiarity with construction informal sector or social protection policy landscape in India.
Stakeholder Management:
Partnered with the government stakeholders and built relations across levels to drive large-scale projects for 2 years
Data & Technology:
Is capable of understanding technology (product not code) used to set up MIS systems and envisioning the scope technology can play to make the implementation smoother. IA works extensively with tech-solutions and a sound understanding of products would enhance the individual s experience. of projects.
Research and Analysis
Has worked on at least two projects involving fieldwork/primary research (preferred) in thematic areas like education/labour or other related fields. Experience with at least three secondary research and data analysis projects in thematic areas like education/labour or other related fields.
Has strong report-writing skills.
Demonstrated ability to draft policy briefs legal notes and advocacy documents. Key expertise in statistical software like Stata and R would be preferred.
Exposure to datasets like PLFS and MPCE would be preferred.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information.
Teamwork: Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
Core Competencies
Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action.
Entrepreneurial Energy: Take ownership of time and resources to deliver solutions.
Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrate grace under pressure and adapt through progressive elaboration.
Growth Mindset: View every experience as an opportunity for growth.
Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
Compensation
The Senior Manager will be compensated between 7-11 lacs per annum based on expertise and experience.
The Lead will be compensated between 10-16 lacs per annum based on expertise and experience.
Knowledge and Technical Skills Stakeholder Management Has led and managed a team of 3+ people through a project for 1+ year Partnered with the government and built relations across levels (BDO, SPD, PS, etc) to drive large-scale projects for 1+ year Has worked with government departments at a state-level for at least 2 years Project Management Has managed and delivered projects end-to-end for at least 2+ years Is well versed with principles of designing thinking, planning and execution, budget management, quality control and monitoring and evaluation Data & Technology Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS system and envisioning the scope that technology can play to make the implementation smoother Has strong analytical skills to create strategies and analyze data Research and Analysis Has worked on at least 1 project involving fieldwork/primary research (preferred) Has experience with secondary research and data analysis
Education
Master's/ Diploma in public policy
Senior Manager/Lead, Government Relations (Livelihoods and Labour)
