Experience: 10 years

Location: Delhi / NCR

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Government Advisor with a solid understanding of the political and government landscape, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs. The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with government stakeholders, political leaders, policymakers, public institutions, or political/public affairs organisations.

The role will involve providing strategic advice on government and political developments, stakeholder engagement, public positioning, and emerging opportunities. The candidate should be well-connected, politically aware, and capable of translating complex developments into clear, actionable advice for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients on government, political, policy, and regulatory developments that may impact their interests or objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with government stakeholders, policymakers, political leaders, bureaucrats, advisors, and other key decision-makers

Monitor and analyse developments across the political, government, policy, and regulatory landscape and provide timely insights and strategic recommendations.

Identify relevant opportunities for stakeholder engagement, government outreach, policy conversations, and institutional relationships.

Support clients in developing and executing government and public affairs strategies.

Facilitate relevant introductions and engagements with government and political stakeholders, where appropriate.

Advise on positioning and messaging around policy issues, government initiatives,



and emerging political developments.

Work closely with internal teams to develop briefs, talking points, background notes, stakeholder maps, and strategic recommendations.

Track key policy and legislative developments and assess their potential implications for clients.

Support senior leadership and clients in high-level meetings, stakeholder interactions, conferences, and policy forums

Maintain a strong understanding of the political ecosystem, key institutions, ministries, policymakers, and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant experience in government advisory, public affairs, political consulting, policy advisory, strategic communications, or related fields.

Prior experience working with government departments, political leaders, policymakers, ministers, political organisations, public institutions, or senior government stakeholders.

Strong understanding of the Indian political and government ecosystem.

Established network and ability to build relationships with relevant government and political stakeholders.

Solid analytical, communication, writing, and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to understand complex policy and political developments and translate them into clear, actionable advice.

Strong discretion and maturity while handling sensitive information and high-level stakeholder interactions.

Proactive, strategic, and outcome-oriented approach with the ability to operate independently.

Strong research and briefing skills, with the ability to prepare concise notes and recommendations for senior stakeholders.,

📌 Government Advisor (Delhi)
🏢 Ardent
📍 Delhi