Government Relations Lead

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