Position: Sr. Manager/Manager - Government Affairs

Organization: Wadhwani Foundation 

Location: Delhi

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Job Description:

The Role Context: The Sr. Manager/Manager of Government Affairs will interact with central and state government ministries/departments and/or bodies to represent the organizations business plans and interests of Wadhwani Foundation. He/She shall work with the WITP team as well as heads of all initiatives of the Foundation and shall report to Director Policy and Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains professional relationships with central and state government entities/bodies and other relevant stakeholders in the ecosystem
• Shall assist in identifying business opportunities with government and positioning Wadhwani Foundation as preferred organization for potential partnerships with central and state government agencies
• Shall assist to reform existing public policies and shaping of new government policies, especially in the emerging technology, MSME, job creation and skilling sector
• Facilitate operationalization of projects and implementation programs of the organization
• Keep tracks of government activities that could affect the organizations business and clients.
• Assists senior management by providing regular updates on progress, insights, opportunities and areas for course correction.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with the business units to ensure alignment for core business objectives.
• Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest.
• Recommend, engage and manage with necessary third-party intermediaries including government affairs advisors, industry associations, broad-based and business trade associations, diplomatic missions and civil society organizations.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Should be an MBA/MCA/Postgraduate with at least 10 years of experience of working with central and/or state government.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at senior level in government.
• Experience in consulting environment and project management experience will be given preference.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and solve problems.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively as part of a larger team and with a variety of colleagues, external partners, and policy leaders.
• Efficient time management and ability to multitask and prioritize competing priorities.
• Sound judgment, good analytical and technical capabilities, good oral communication and writing skills, strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills.
• Fluent in Hindi and English
• Open to travel