General Manager | Government Relations

PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To focus on the areas of revenue generation, Policy Advocacy, Advisory, Engagement, Research, relationship management and project management with,

Government – Central and states

Businesses / Industry

Embassies, Research organisations, other Chambers.

Overseas stakeholders

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES : The main areas in which this role must get results in order to achieve the organisation’s vision.

REVENUE GENERATION : THROUGH PROJECTS, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY AND EVENTS.

Ability to generate sponsorships from the corporate sector

Ability to create & manage promotions to increase foot falls in events

1-2 major events every year (flagship events)

Prioritise research through paid projects

Ability to launch social media marketing campaigns

POLICY DEVELOPMENT & ADVOCACY / RESEARCH & REPORT CREATION

Ability to decide areas for policy changes through interaction with members

Ability to manage multiple projects around policy advocacy

Ability to identify emerging Indian and global trends in relevant domains.

Ability to understand advanced contemporary business issues

Pursue representations / memoranda to the government and to get them resolved

WTO and free trade agreements related surveys / research

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Inclusiveness, delegation, goal / task orientation, Prioritization, and managing career aspirations of team members

Ensuring a significant contribution being made by all team members.

Contributing towards their productivity and performance.

COUNCIL MANAGEMENT (Sector, State, International councils) Membership – To strengthen Industry reach, appoint members, while retaining current members.

Ensure the financial viability of the Councils.

Relationship management with members

Carrying out research, policy advocacy, and projects under the aegis of the Councils

Councils are a group of industry / corporate sector members engaging with the organisation on policy advocacy, research, events, and government interactions.