Joint director

Job Title: Joint/Additional Director – Energy & InfrastructureLocation: DelhiExperience: 12–15 yearsQualifications: B. Tech/B. Engg or MBA (preferred) / Equivalent in Economics, Policy, Infrastructure ManagementJob PurposeThe role will be part of ASSOCHAM’s Energy & Infrastructure vertical, driving policy advocacy, sectoral projects, and strategic partnerships across power, renewables, green hydrogen, transmission, highways, tunnelling, and civil aviation. It will focus on addressing sectoral challenges, promoting sustainable growth, and enhancing ASSOCHAM’s thought leadership, membership, and revenue impact.Key ResponsibilitiesFormulate strategies for revenue generation through sponsorships, projects, and memberships.Act as a bridge between industry stakeholders and government/regulators, engaging with ministries such as Mo P, MNRE, Mo RTH, Mo CA, NHAI, NHIDCL, BRO, DGCA, and AAI.Draft and submit policy representations, industry position papers, and consultation responses.Facilitate dialogues, roundtables, and advisory committees on issues like power reforms, renewable integration, transmission bottlenecks, infrastructure investment, regulatory hurdles, safety, and innovation.Lead projects in energy and infrastructure (RE, Power, Hydro/PSP, Green Hydrogen, Highways, Bridges and Tunnelling) with consulting firms and knowledge partners.Develop research reports, advocacy notes, surveys, case studies, and policy compendiums.Conceptualize and execute conferences, summits, seminars, and CEO roundtables on energy transition, civil aviation, highways, and tunnelling.Represent ASSOCHAM in national and international forums and build networks with corporates, PSUs, regulators, and multilateral agencies.Drive membership growth by converting non-members into Council members.Contribute to annual business plans, budgets, and long-term growth strategies.Education and ExperienceB. Tech/B. Engg graduate or MBA in Marketing/Strategy/Power Management preferred.Equivalent qualifications in Economics, Policy, or Infrastructure Management may be considered.12–15 years of experience in policy advocacy, consulting, or research-driven organizations.Strong exposure to energy (power, renewable, hydro/PSP, green hydrogen, transmission, distribution) and infrastructure (civil aviation, highways, tunnelling).Proven track record in policy advocacy, project leadership, event management, and revenue generation.Skills (Soft and Functional)Business Development and Revenue Generation: Orientation towards membership growth, sponsorship acquisition, and financial sustainability.Policy & Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of energy , power, and infrastructure sector policy; ability to draft high-quality reports and position notes.Advocacy & Representation: Excellent public speaking and consensus-building skills with experience addressing ministers, regulators, and CEOs.Leadership & Networking: Ability to build relationships across government, industry, regulators, and academia; supportive leadership style with mentoring capacity.Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker, self-motivated, ethical, and innovative in strengthening industry–government partnerships.Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.IT SkillsProficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) for document preparation, data analysis, and presentations.Email and Calendar Management using MS Outlook or similar tools for scheduling and coordination.Virtual Meeting Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, meetings, and online events.Online Research Skills to gather industry data, track policy updates, and prepare briefing notes.