TeachForIndiaHiring for Policy and Research Manager, Government Relations at Mumbai, Maharashtra Full Time

The Policy and Research Manager will develop and lead a comprehensive policy and research strategy for the Government Relations vertical that strongly supports Teach For India’s advocacy initiatives, both regionally and nationally. S/He will track and monitor major policy shifts in the education sector, research issues gaining public interest, and liaise with government representatives / think tanks / other policy institutes to support our regions in reducing policy barriers that impede progress towards educational equity. S/he will help strengthen the foundation for the vertical and will be responsible for executing the following responsibilities:

As a National Policy Leader in the organization (80%)

Stay current and conversant on developments in public policy, legislation, and new government schemes that affect the TFI community

Assess various options and risks associated with taking a policy stance in a specific area (e.g. reopening schools); implement recommended path and adjust messaging as needed

Work collaboratively with other verticals to launch public petitions on areas of interest to our community; amplify our message and garner support from stakeholders

Establish, maintain, and/or strengthen relationships with politicians, public officials, policy think tanks, and other policy makers/institutes; collaborate on research initiatives where applicable

Research and author high-quality white papers, open letters, and policy briefs for a wide range of stakeholders

As a Regional Expert on advocacy issues [20%]

Understand regional requirements and design effective policy briefs to address local ed-related challenges

Assist regional teams in designing and implementing pilots focused on key policy issues (e.g. accelerate adoption of NEP, improve adherence to child protection policies)

Establish standard processes for data collection and analysis to ensure consistency and quality across the regions

Help regional teams monitor initiatives, collect data, and track impact from various small scale pilots

Provide strategic advice and inputs to the development of regional roadmaps

As a People Manager

Building a robust pipeline of talent to lead the organization

Driving engagement, growth, and retention of team members

Engineering and overseeing a monitoring and evaluation system, coupled with strategic direction, to guide our abilities to continuously improve

As a Manager at Teach For India

Contributing to the team goals and priorities beyond individual goals and priorities

Serving as an ambassador of the Teach For India brand and an advocate for our work and for educational equity in our country through both internal and external communication after commiting time in our classrooms to understand our work more deeply

Supporting with key organizational areas such as Recruitment, Selection, Fundraising, Volunteering, Movement Building

Minimum Qualifications, Experiences and Expectations

2-5 years of work experience

Experience in writing detailed white papers, research reports, memos or policy briefs

Clear, concise, and structured verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated track record or interest in public policy and/or advocacy

Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to solve complex programmatic challenges

Experience in driving operations in high pressure, goal driven environments

Experience of having collaborated effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups

Proficient in MS Office/Google Suite, especially Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time