Title: Consultant (Directors Office) Reports to: Director Engagement type: Full time

Location:
Bengaluru (Will be required to travel across the country)

About the Role
This role puts you at the center of leadership decision-making. You will work closely with senior consultants, cross-functional teams and external partners, and gain a view of how survey , market research, politics, policy and technical products are driven at the top. Why Join Us :
• Leadership exposure: You will work directly with the Director and senior consultants and see how high-level decisions are made.
• Real impact: Your coordination and analysis will directly influence the pace and quality of priority projects.
• A broad network: You will build relationships across departments, partner institutions, industry and development organizations.
• Accelerated growth: You will develop strategic, analytical and stakeholder skills that open doors to senior roles in consulting, policy and program management.

Key Responsibilities
(in order of priority) Stakeholder Management and Liaison
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Director's office with internal divisions, other departments, senior officials, partner agencies, industry bodies and external visitors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships based on trust, responsiveness and professionalism.
• Manage sensitive communications diplomatically, representing the Director's office with credibility.
• Map key stakeholders for priority initiatives, track their inputs and concerns, and ensure timely engagement.
• Handle escalations and competing expectations with sound judgement, and keep the Director informed. High-Value Meetings and Follow-Through




• Plan and coordinate review meetings, inter-departmental consultations, stakeholder consultations and engagements.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, talking points and presentations.
• Record crisp minutes, circulate action points promptly, and follow up until every item is closed. Time Management
• Own the Director's calendar so that time goes first to the highest-impact priorities.
• Evaluate meeting requests, balance competing demands, and resolve conflicts with teams. Document Review and Advisory Support
• Review files, proposals, reports and correspondence, and flag gaps, risks and inconsistencies.
• Distil complex documents into sharp, decision-ready briefs with clear recommendations.
• Draft high-quality mails, notes, speeches, presentations and responses on the Director's behalf. Project Coordination and Delivery
• Drive the Director office’s priority initiatives by tracking milestones, owners and deadlines through a central dashboard.
• Coordinate across teams, field offices, vendors and partners to unblock delays and keep work moving.
• Prepare progress reports and insights for leadership reviews, highlighting risks and practical solutions. Who We're Looking For Essential
• Graduate degree in any discipline; a postgraduate degree in Management, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in consulting, executive support, stakeholder engagement or project coordination. Desirable
• Experience in a senior leader's office, or in government, PSU or development-sector settings.
• Familiarity with government procedures, file noting and official drafting.
• Exposure to project management tools and monitoring frameworks.

📌 Directors Office (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kamakhya Analytics Private
📍 Bengaluru