Job Description

Our 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.

Skills Required