Senior Lead, Strategic Initiatives, MRC

3 weeks ago


Delhi, India Jan Sahas Full time
Designation -

Senior Lead, Strategic Initiatives, MRCEducational experience and qualifications required-

Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, engineering, or social scienceLocation - Flexible - Delhi/Mumbai/Bangalore preferred

About usThe Migrants Resilience Collaborative (MRC) brings together non-profits, government agencies,industry, and technologists with the shared mission of ensuring access to social protection forthose who need it the most. MRC’s impact was recognized by the prestigious TED AudaciousProject in 2023. Convened by Jan Sahas at the onset of the pandemic, MRC builds on Jan Sahas’two-decade-long experience of working with migrants and other informal workers to implementa two-pronged strategy:1. Grassroots implementation where we work across 12 states through 1500+ last mileagents, ensuring the most vulnerable workers have access to social protection schemes.2. Systems change, where we partner with:a. governments and market-based players to implementationb. industry, where we work with investors and real-estate companies to improveincentives and accountability towards worker welfare.

About the positionThe Strategic Initiatives team at MRC partners with government agencies and market-basedplayers to bridge the vast gap between policymaking and implementation. Our grassroots work,supporting over 3 million workers to apply for government social protection schemes, has shownus that both workers and government systems are overwhelmed by poorly designed deliverysystems. For benefits to ultimately reach the most vulnerable, these systems need urgenttransformation.As part of this work, we are looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Lead to conceptualize andimplement projects with Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) boards across thecountry. If you have previous government consulting experience, and you want to transition to amore mission-oriented role where you can actively shape and execute projects to unlock billionsin funding for informal workers, this role is for you. Some questions you will work on answeringare:• How can boards effectively and accurately target construction workers?• How can boards create friction-free experiences for workers and program administratorsto ensure timely delivery?• How can boards better use data in their planning and decision-making?

Key Responsibilities● Research and designo Articulate pain points and opportunities in delivery systems through research,interviews, journey mapping, MIS data analysis, and other methods as relevanto Drive the design and testing of scalable solutions for improving delivery systemsin collaboration with the boards and external technology/product partners● Project managemento Drive implementation by creating appropriate work packages and plans, puttingtogether cross-functional teams, delegating tasks, and ensuring accountability totime-bound outcomes● Partnerships managemento Build relationships with 1-2 government agencies, actively securing buy-in forimplementing and scaling high-impact solutions

Qualifications● At least five years of experience in government consulting● Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, engineering, or social science● Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to formulate testable hypotheses aroundambiguous problems, and iterate based on quantitative and qualitative evidence● Ability to build and maintain relationships with government agencies and other externalpartners● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling competing priorities while deliveringhigh-quality outputs● Excellent writing and communication skills -for conveying complex ideas effectively● Strong project management skills, with the ability to structure work, set priorities, plantimelines, and meet deadlines in a team setting● Demonstrated passion and commitment to creating social impact.

Apply now by completing our Google Factsheet form: Jan Sahas in making a meaningful impact. We look forward to your application.



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