Varahe Analytics

About the job

Job Title: Legislative Research

Location: Noida, for projects across India

Were specifically looking for candidates who have the understanding mentioned in the Job Description below.

Contract Type: This is a short-term contractual role.

Subject to performance can be considered for the full-time role.

About Varahe Analytics:

Varahe Analytics is one of Indias premier integrated political consulting firms specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election campaigns.

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:

As a member of the Policy and Legislative Research Team, you will have a unique opportunity to conduct original, cutting-edge research and analysis on legislation, policies, and reports.

The team's mission is to bridge policy and political insights to drive meaningful impact.

The team produces high-quality recommendations, analyses, and suggestions for a wide range of stakeholders at the central and state levels.

With a broad and open-ended mandate, the team undertakes long-term, transformative projects carefully crafted to deliver lasting, high-impact outcomes and fundamentally reshape key sectors.

What Would This Role Entail?

- In-depth Research, analysis and interpretation of national and international policies, programmes, and information for policy analysis briefs.

- Undertaking extensive consultation exercises with sectoral experts and organizations.

- Analytical skills including data analysis, critical thinking and problem solving.

- Keeping track of the Parliament, Committees, State Legislatures and understanding legislation, their broader framework and impact on society.

- Staying up-to-date with current affairs in the social and policy sector.

- Assisting associates, senior associates, and managers in putting together client deliverables.

- Performing various administrative duties, such as organizing meetings, creating agendas and creating and distributing meeting notes.

- Working on long-term high-impact projects, at the central or state level, which may entail frequent travel.

Essential Skills:

- Masters Degree in Economics/Engineering with policy certifications and lawyers with statistical understanding will be preferred.

- Bachelors Degree in Law/Political Science/Economics/Public Policy from a renowned institution or any other related field.

- Advanced research skills and analytical skills.

- Advanced knowledge of intersectional application of law and social sciences.

- Strong Written and Verbal Communication skills.

- Understanding of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies functioning.

- Basic knowledge of Spreadsheets, Presentation Tools and Word Processors.

- Proficiency in English is required.

Additionally, proficiency in Hindi is highly preferable and knowledge of regional languages such as Kannada, Tamil, Marathi, Malayalam, etc is also encouraged.

Desirable Skills:

- Basic understanding of politics and the nature of Indias democracy.

- Masters Degree in Law/Public Policy/Economics or any other specialization that is policy oriented.

- Experience in Policy Advocacy or Public Engagement.

- Prior work experience with a think tank, top law firm, clerkship or litigation.

- Knowledge of Statistical tools such as STAT, MATLAB etc.

- Proficiency in Data Analysis and Research Tools.

- Knowledge of Legislative Processes