Job Descriptions
Specialist of Government Affairs and Public Policy, India
Terms of Employment: Full time
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, India
Position Location: New Delhi, India
Position Objective:
As Specialist of Government Affairs and Public Policy, you will drive and defend legislation,
regulations, and government policies that reduce the suffering of animals used for food,
enable increased market share of plant-based and cell-based foods and build relationships
with key stakeholders in order to build support for MFA India’s work, primarily in India.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Identify and develop strategies that further the mission and objectives of MFA’s
legislative and regulatory priorities
Create and monitor campaigns plans through appropriate research and analysis,
monitor and modify as appropriate, and implement strategies to achieve identified
objectives
Work at the local, state and central levels, working with legislators and regulatory
agencies to advance MFA policy initiatives




Work with the Communications and Organizing departments for them to help to
maximize the impact of our campaigns and asks by increasing public support and
pressure
Build, manage, and lead coalitions to expand support for MFA’s legislative priorities,
developing coalitions with a variety of stakeholders where common interests
intersect, including non-traditional coalition members
Manage the work product of contract lobbyists to ensure they are delivering results
aligned with MFA’s mission
Prepare persuasive letters, memoranda, and other written materials
Foster relationships and collaboration with individuals, institutions, and
organizations to positively influence and gain support for MFA initiatives
Work with legal affairs team to ensure that MFA remains compliant with all laws
relating to lobbying
Adhere to all people operations/HR and administrative policies and procedures
Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree

📌 Government Affairs and Public Policy (India)
🏢 Mercy For Animals
📍 India