Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager

and represent Janaagraha at similar high-level events at Centre, State and with eco-system partners including government, funders and CSOs Break new ground with urban policy insights on rural-urban transition and convergence including urbanisation trends, census, intersection of economic growth and urbanisation, governance of land, spatial analytics, exploring the intersection of health, climate, and gender with city systems framework, governance and district linkages, and such other catalytic policy agendas. Write regularly in different formats providing voice to P&I teams’ work Work closely with Directors and Senior Managers to identify and implement transformational urban policy agendas Qualifications and Experience Relevant Master’s degree (preferably related to Urban Governance, Urban Policy, Development studies) with 5+ years overall experience in policy research on urban and local governance and policy, or urban development programs, preferably with leading organizations. Robust understanding of urban policy and governance in the Indian context is necessary and will be basis of consideration Knowledge of urban governance mechanisms, urban finance, decentralisation, local government elections and public service delivery models Basic understanding of research methodologies, involving public datasets and / or field surveys preferably in urban development. Published work in urban policy or governance. Experience in data-driven decision making Familiarity with tools like GIS, urban simulations, or participatory planning methods. Team and program management experience of leading complex multi-stakeholder projects and diverse teams is desired What competencies does it take to be Associate Manager – Urban Policy Passion for deep secondary research and policy reform Attention to detail across policy research, data analysis and writing Ability to communicate Janaagraha’s Policy reform and insights work across a variety of stakeholders and formats. Good command over written and spoken English is necessary and further Indian languages desired. What Janaagraha offers At Janaagraha, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and passionate citizens who apply cutting-edge technologies and practices aimed at social change in India’s cities. We offer a dynamic, driven and vibrant work environment for professionals who are passionate about investing their time, skill sets and energy to transform quality of life in India’s cities. At work, you will be exposed to a unique combination of policy, practice and platforms and will have abundant opportunities to learn and apply professional skills to social challenges. Remuneration Janaagraha is an equal opportunity employer and offers a highly dynamic and enabling work environment. We provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skill-sets and background. This role will be preferably Bengaluru based. New Delhi can be considered with willingness to travel as required to Bengaluru and project locations.