PI Manager

Job Title: Political Analyst - Manager
Location: Trivandrum (For projects across India)
About Varahe Analytics:
Varahe Analytics is one of India's premier integrated political consulting firms, specializing in building data-driven 360-degree election management. 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 & Role:
We are seeking a Manager to join our Political Analysis Team for a project based in Trivandrum. This role requires deep regional knowledge, fluency in Malayalam, and a strong grasp of political dynamics in Kerala. As a manager, you will lead a team responsible for tracking political developments, conducting research, managing field operations, and delivering strategic insights to stakeholders. We are looking for a Manager – Political Analysis to lead our analysis efforts for a project based in Trivandrum. The ideal candidate will bring a nuanced understanding of Kerala's political environment, fluency in Malayalam, and a track record of managing research and field teams. This role is critical in transforming field intelligence into strategic inputs for decision-makers.
What Would This Role Entail?
- Track and analyze key political, electoral, and socio-economic developments in Kerala
- Manage a team of analysts and field coordinators to conduct primary research (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups)
- Supervise preparation of constituency- and region-level reports with actionable insights
- Collaborate with data and strategy teams to align field intelligence with campaign goals
- Interface with senior stakeholders and client-side representatives, ensuring protocol adherence
- Maintain timelines, reporting quality, and confidentiality in all deliverables
- Drive field operations and ensure real-time intelligence reporting
Necessary Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or higher (Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics, or related fields preferred)
- Fluency in Malayalam and English (spoken and written)
- Strong understanding of Kerala's political landscape
- Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills
- Leadership experience managing cross-functional or field teams
- High attention to detail, ability to multitask, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite tools
- Willingness to travel extensively as required by the project
Good to Have Skills:
- Experience in political consulting, grassroots organizing, journalism, or electoral field research.
- Familiarity with electoral campaign structures and political party functioning.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
- Prior experience in political consulting, field research, journalism, or grassroots organizing.
- Familiarity with the functioning of political parties and electoral campaigns
- Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
How to Apply
If you're a professional looking for a high-impact challenge, interested in joining a team of like-minded and motivated individuals who think strategically, act decisively, and get things done, drop in an email