Political Analyst

Job Description : Political Analyst

Location : Pondicherry ; for projects across India

"Note - This is a Short -Term Contractual ending on 30th May 2026. And Tamil language is a must have requirement for this role."

About Varahe Analytics :

Varahe Analytics is one of India’s premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. We help our clients with strategic advice and implementation, combining data-backed insights and in-depth ground intelligence into a holistic electoral campaign.

We are passionate about our democracy and the politics that shape our world. We draw on some of the sharpest minds from distinguished institutions and diverse professional backgrounds to help us achieve our goal of building electoral strategies that spark conversations, effect change, and help shape electoral and legislative ecosystems in our country.

About the Team :

We are looking for dynamic professionals to join our Political Intelligence team for the Tamil Nadu region . Candidates will be involved in both campaign execution and grassroots-level political analysis, supporting our client in strategic planning and outreach for upcoming political engagements.

This role requires a deep understanding of Tamil Nadu's political landscape , fluency in Tamil, and the ability to engage with local stakeholders, including influencers and politicians.

What Would This Role Entail?

Closely follow all the key political and socio-economic developments in their assigned region along with a broad view of the state’s and nation’s politics

Conduct rigorous primary research through phone calls to influencers, focus group discussions, interviews and investigative methods to understand the social and political landscape of the region

Use secondary research methods to draw up detailed reports and insights on the state and constituencies to convey past and current political scenarios and developments

Interface with client-side individuals, following all relevant protocols

Necessary Skills :

Educational qualification : Bachelor's degree and above

Willingness to travel extensively and apply themselves

Must be strong in data analysis, logical reasoning and reading comprehension

Structured thinking and ability to logically structure documents

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Basic understanding of politics and the nature of India’s democracy

Basic proficiency in the Office suite and G suite software

Ability to undertake and monitor multiple tasks and ensure timely delivery while working in a team environment

Proficiency in Tamil is required.

Good to Have Skills :

Understanding of native place of residence’s political landscape

Exposure of working in fast-paced and dynamic environment

How to Apply

If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email at