Urban Policy Expert

1 day ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India beBeePolicy Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 22,00,000
Urban Policy Expert

The Urban Policy Expert will play a vital role in shaping Janaagraha's urban governance reform agenda by contributing to research and analysis of complex urban challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth research on urban governance, municipal law and policy, decentralization, and city-systems reforms across India.
  • Undertake targeted policy research and analysis on emerging urban challenges including urbanization and economic growth and intersectional issues (climate, gender, health).
  • Monitor and analyze policy developments, trends and opportunities in urban governance, and help calibrate organizational strategy accordingly.
  • Participate in the execution of flagship Urban Conclave events.
  • Amplify P&I team's work and Janaagraha's policy positions through various formats and platforms with guidance.
  • Support the development of organizational narratives and customize policy communications for different audiences including government, donors, media, and civil society.

Requirements:

  • Strong Academic Foundation: Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Governance, Economics, Law, Development Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field from reputed institutions alongside 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Research & Analytical Skills: Strong secondary research capabilities, and basic knowledge of tools like GIS, urban simulations, or participatory planning methods would be a bonus.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to synthesize complex information, develop informed perspectives, and translate research insights into actionable policy recommendations.
  • Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to create high-quality policy outputs including research reports, policy briefs, advocacy materials, and presentations.
  • Agility: Comfort working and delivering in dynamic, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Mission Commitment: Deep intrinsic motivation to contribute to solving urban governance challenges at scale and desire to build a career in impact-oriented work.

Language Requirements: Excellent command over written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in additional Indian languages is desirable.

Why You'll Thrive Here

At Janaagraha, we offer a dynamic and enabling work environment that fosters growth and innovation. We prioritize talent development and provide competitive remuneration commensurate with relevant experience, skill-sets and background.

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