Policy Analyst

Title: Policy AnalystEmployment Type: Full Time/40 hours a week Location: New Delhi Role overview: Anuvaad is looking for a Policy Analyst to join our team in New Delhi. This full-time role offers an opportunity to contribute to India’s nutrition and public health landscape through evidence synthesis and research-driven support.Key Responsibilities: Policy AnalysisConduct desk reviews and analyze national and state-level policies, guidelines, and program documents related to nutrition and public health.Review and synthesize evidence from government reports and field data to assess policy design, implementation status, and alignment with national and global nutrition goals.Identify policy gaps, implementation bottlenecks, and systemic challenges, and propose recommendations to strengthen service delivery and inter-sectoral coordination. Knowledge TranslationTranslate scientific evidence and technical findings into clear, actionable insights and messages tailored for policymakers, program managers, and field functionaries.Support the development of concept notes, policy briefs, training materials, and presentations to disseminate research evidence and good practices.Research and AnalysisSupport in the development of research protocols, including study design, sampling strategy, and data collection tools.Conduct comprehensive literature reviews/searches across academic databases and grey literature.Synthesize evidence and findings to inform policy and programmatic decisions in nutrition. Communication, Coordination and Stakeholder EngagementCoordinate and collate policy/scientific evidence, data inputs, and analytical outputs from internal team members and external research partners to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.Support project reporting and coordination with institutional partners and research collaborators.Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, policy roundtables, and webinars to promote health and nutrition initiatives.Facilitate convergence and peer networking with partners and institutions to strengthen collaboration and knowledge exchange. Field Engagement and Policy Implementation SupportTravel to states and Union Territories for policy research, stakeholder consultations, and program review activities.Conduct field visits to assess implementation of nutrition and public health programs, gather evidence, and document best practices and challenges.Prepare field reports and provide actionable recommendations to inform policy and program strengthening efforts.Essential Qualifications and Skills: Master’s in Public Policy, Public Health or Nutrition ScienceMinimum 4-5 years of experience of working on and/or managing public health nutrition or related research projects Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills, project management skills and attention to details Excellent team-member and ability to work collaboratively, whilst also being able to work independently with minimal supervision Excellent time and person management skills, planning and organizing varied workload to meet tight deadlines  Desirable Skills: Experience in conducting policy research, including translating scientific evidence into actionable policy recommendations, preferably in the areas of public health or nutrition Familiarity with nutrition programs and government schemes (e.g., Poshan 2.0, ICDS) is highly desirable.Prior experience working with state or central government agencies, research institutions, or development partners.Highly motivated and ability to learn new skills