Indus Action Looking For Executive-Government Relations at Delhi, Delhi, Full Time

Role Overview
Indus Action seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Executive, Government Relations, to support our engagement efforts with central and state government stakeholders across key verticals like livelihoods, social protection, and construction worker welfare. The Executive will play a crucial
supporting role in background research, policy documentation, stakeholder mapping, and project coordination to ensure alignment, transparency, and smooth collaboration with government partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about public policy, governance systems, and driving social impact through collaborative government partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
Background Research & Documentation
● Conduct background research on relevant policy issues, government schemes, and institutional structures.
● Draft policy briefs, notes, and internal memos to support decision-making and advocacy efforts.
● Assist in documenting meeting discussions, follow-up action items, and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Stakeholder Mapping & Meeting Support
● Maintain a live database of key government stakeholders and institutional partnerships.
● Support the scheduling, logistics, and facilitation of meetings with government departments and technical institutions.
● Record minutes of meetings and ensure timely sharing of discussion summaries and next steps.
Project Coordination & Reporting
● Assist in preparing roadmaps, dashboards, and trackers to monitor project milestones and progress.
● Compile and analyze inputs from internal teams and government partners for regular progress reports.
● Ensure accurate and up-to-date reporting aligned with government priorities and timelines.
Presentation & Communication Support
● Create visually compelling presentation decks, summary documents, and knowledge products for use in government consultations.
● Support internal teams in developing talking points, meeting briefs, and communication materials.
Insight Generation
● Analyze trends, feedback, and gaps from government interactions to generate actionable insights.
● Contribute to creating recommendations and learnings to improve engagement strategy and alignment.

Requirements

Knowledge and Technical Skills
● Experience:
○ 1–3 years of experience in government relations, research, public policy, or project coordination.
○ Prior experience working with or engaging government stakeholders is highly desirable.
○ Proven experience/education in labour and livelihoods is preferred—familiarity with construction, informal sector, or social protection policy landscape in India.
● Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
Technical & Functional Skills
● Strong research and analytical abilities; comfortable working with both qualitative and quantitative data.
● Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
● Ability to create well-structured documents, reports, and visual communication materials.
● Exposure to tech-based project implementation or MIS tools is a plus.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
● Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask across diverse workstreams.
● Collaborative, proactive, and willing to take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
● Deep alignment with Indus Action’s mission and a citizen-first mindset.
Core Competencies
● Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action.
● Entrepreneurial Energy: Take ownership of time and resources to deliver solutions.
● Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrate grace under pressure and adapt through progressive elaboration.
● Growth Mindset: View every experience as an opportunity for growth.
● Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

What We Offer
● Opportunity to work at the intersection of public policy and implementation, directly engaging with senior government officials.
● A learning-oriented, mission-driven, and collaborative team culture.
● Exposure to cutting-edge policy and civic tech interventions in social protection and labour welfare.