About the Opportunity Arthan is partnering with a leading urban governance organisation working to strengthen city systems, improve urban governance and advance policy reform at scale. The organisation works closely with governments, civic leaders and institutional stakeholders to translate evidence and policy thinking into meaningful systems-level change. This is a senior, externally facing leadership prospect for an individual who can build trusted relationships with senior government and institutional stakeholders, open new avenues for policy collaboration, and represent the organisation credibly in high-level conversations. Role Overview The Associate Director – Government Partnerships & Urban Policy will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation’s engagement with government and the wider urban policy ecosystem. The role combines strategic stakeholder engagement, policy thinking, institutional relationship-building and external representation.



Key Responsibilities Government & Stakeholder Engagement Build and manage senior-level relationships across Union and State governments, including senior bureaucratic, ministerial and institutional stakeholders. Open doors and create strategic avenues for policy dialogue, collaboration and institutional partnerships. Represent the organisation independently in high-level meetings, consultations, forums and other external engagements. Develop trusted relationships with relevant actors across government, urban policy, academia, philanthropy and the broader ecosystem. Policy & Strategic Influence Contribute to the organisation’s thinking on urban governance, city systems, resilience and emerging urban policy priorities. Identify emerging policy questions and opportunities where strategic engagement can lead to meaningful reform. Translate policy insights and evidence into clear recommendations, engagement strategies and opportunities for collaboration. Support the organisation’s positioning and thought leadersh

📌 Associate Director – Government Partnerships (New Delhi)
🏢 Arthan
📍 New Delhi