Government Relations Lead

Delhi
Permanent
Full-time

1 hour ago

About the job Government Relations LeadOur partner is on a mission to provide AI-enabled earning and learning opportunities to economically underserved communities, thereby building a pathway out of poverty for them. They achieve this while also delivering high quality, timely, and price competitive data to its clients.Through their one-of-a-kind digital work platform, they have delivered over 40 million digital tasks and are poised to positively impact over 100 thousand workers by the end of the year. In the coming years, their goal is to rapidly scale their impact by bringing economic opportunities to millions of underserved users in India.As the Government Relations Lead, you will be a key driver in their journey to scale their impact. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and manage partnerships with central, state, and district government stakeholders. You will also oversee public policy trends and engage with think tanks, CSOs, and policy advocates to align ecosystem initiatives with the organization's goals.Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain networks with key government functionaries across relevant ministries and departments at the central, state, and district levels to establish strategic partnerships that align with the organization's mission of unlocking digital work opportunities for millions of Indians
Engage with relevant departments and stakeholders to secure large-scale buy-in for the organization's impactful initiatives
Map and systematically engage with external stakeholders, including policymakers, think tanks, and CSO partners, to effectively present the organization's initiatives
Monitor and analyse national and state policy landscapes for strategic intelligence and tactical insights
Collaborate with internal teams to align government partnerships with organizational goals
Support cross-functional teams in executing government-related projects at scale

Travel: Willingness to travel (40%) and potentially work from government offices across different regions as required.Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business, or a related field
10- 12 years of experience working with and managing government stakeholders, including a strong understanding of the Indian policy landscape and government processes
Technical understanding of government financial rules, understanding of the GEM portal, and the central government e-procurement rules
Project management expertise with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and large-scale initiatives
Exceptional relationship-building and collaboration skills
Strong people management and leadership abilities
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Core Competencies

Commitment to the organization's core values: Dignity, Empathy, and Rigour
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proven capability to navigate complex regulatory and policy environments

Nice-to-Have Competencies

Previous experience working in the gig economy or with social enterprises
Prior experience in the AI/ML space
Knowledge of OKR-based performance tracking
Experience in mentoring teams to drive collaboration and productivity
Lived or professional experience in the communities the organization serves
Knowledge and experience in AI and data labelling operations

Perks and benefits they have created for the team

Flexible vacation and leave policy
Flexible work options
Insurance as per industry standards
Access to industry stalwarts and networking opportunities

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

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