Public Policy Expert / Government Programs Lead

Location: Pune/Mumbai (Travel across Maharashtra as required)

Employment Type: Full time

Department: Public Policy, Government Relations & Strategic Projects

About Us

We are a public impact organization working at the intersection of government, skill development, entrepreneurship, social development, capacity building, CSR, and public sector consulting.

Our work involves designing and implementing projects in partnership with:

Central Government Ministries

State Government Departments

Municipal Corporations

District Administration

NSDC

MSSDS

MCED

Sector Skill Councils

CSR Foundations

International Development Organizations

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Public Policy Expert who can identify government priorities, analyze policies, convert them into implementable programs, develop strategic proposals, and engage with key stakeholders across government and development sectors.

The candidate will act as the bridge between policy vision and project execution, ensuring our organization remains aligned with emerging government initiatives and funding opportunities.

Key ResponsibilitiesPolicy Research & Analysis

Track Central and State Government policies.

Analyze new schemes, missions and flagship programs.

Identify opportunities for organizational participation.

Prepare policy briefs and implementation notes.

Monitor policy changes affecting education, skill development, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, women empowerment, youth development, MSMEs, digital governance, tourism, and social welfare.

Government Opportunity Mapping

Identify opportunities under

Central Ministries

State Departments

Municipal Corporations

District Planning Committees

CSR Programs

Multilateral Agencies

World Bank Projects

ADB Projects UN Agencies

Skill Development Missions

Prepare opportunity calendars and funding pipelines.





Proposal Development

Lead preparation of

DPRs

Concept Notes

EOI Responses

RFP Responses

Tender Documents

Technical Proposals

Policy Notes

Cabinet Notes (where applicable)

Project Reports

Strategic Presentations

Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate with

Government Officials

IAS Officers

Department Heads

Development Partners

CSR Leaders

Academic Institutions

Industry Associations

Sector Skill Councils

NGOs

Represent the organization during meetings and consultations.

Program Design

Design innovative programs in areas such as:

Skill Development

Entrepreneurship

Employment Generation

Women Empowerment

Youth Development

Digital Literacy

Financial Literacy

Social Development

Climate & Sustainability

Tourism

Agriculture

MSME Development

Capacity Building

Urban Development

Rural Development

Public Health Awareness

Policy Advocacy

Prepare policy recommendations.

Draft consultation papers.

Support policy dialogue.

Build partnerships with think tanks and government institutions.

Project Strategy

Support leadership in

Expansion into new states

Government partnerships

Institutional collaborations

Long-term public sector strategy

Desired Qualifications

Master's Degree in any of the following:

Public Policy

Public Administration

Development Studies

Economics

Political Science

Governance

Social Work

Management

Preferred

MPP

MPA

MBA (Public Policy/Government)

PhD (Optional)

Experience

5–12 years in Government Consulting, Public Policy, Development Sector,



or Program Management.

Experience working with Government Departments.

Experience writing proposals for government projects.

Knowledge of procurement and tendering processes.

Experience working with PMU/PIU projects is highly preferred.

Required SkillsTechnical Skills

Public Policy Analysis

Government Scheme Research

Proposal Writing

DPR Preparation

Policy Documentation

Budget Planning

Program Design

Monitoring & Evaluation

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Government Knowledge

Understanding of

Government Procurement

GFR

GeM

CSR Rules

State Budget

Government Funding Mechanisms

PPP Models

Skill Development Ecosystem

Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

Public Finance

Soft Skills

Strategic Thinking

Excellent Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Relationship Building

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number of government opportunities identified.

Number of proposals submitted.

Proposal success rate.

Value of projects secured.

Strategic partnerships established.

Policy briefs delivered.

Recent government collaborations initiated.

Funding mobilized.

Timeliness and quality of submissions.

Preferred Background

Candidates with prior experience in:

Government Consulting Firms

Big Four Public Sector Advisory (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)

Development Consulting

Public Policy Think Tanks

PMU/PIU Projects

CSR Consulting

Skill Development Organizations

State Missions

International Development Organizations

NGOs working on government-funded programs

Why Join Us?

Work directly with policymakers and government leaders.

Design large-scale public impact programs.

Influence policy implementation across multiple sectors.

Lead strategic government partnerships.

Opportunity to build and scale high-impact initiatives across India.

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