Executive-Government Relations

Job Description

Role Overview

Indus Action seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Executive, Government Relations, to support our engagement efforts with central and state government stakeholders across key verticals like livelihoods, social protection, and construction worker welfare. The Executive will play a crucial

supporting role in background research, policy documentation, stakeholder mapping, and project coordination to ensure alignment, transparency, and smooth collaboration with government partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about public policy, governance systems, and driving social impact through collaborative government partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Background Research & Documentation

• Conduct background research on relevant policy issues, government schemes, and institutional structures.
• Draft policy briefs, notes, and internal memos to support decision-making and advocacy efforts.
• Assist in documenting meeting discussions, follow-up action items, and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Mapping & Meeting Support

Project Coordination & Reporting

Presentation & Communication Support

Insight Generation

Requirements

Knowledge and Technical Skill s

○ 1–3 years of experience in government relations, research, public policy, or project coordination.

○ Prior experience working with or engaging government stakeholders is highly desirable.

○ Proven experience / education in labour and livelihoods is preferred—familiarity with construction, informal sector, or social protection policy landscape in India.

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field. A master's degree is a plus.

Technical & Functional Skills

Core Competencies

Benefits

What We Offer

Requirements

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