Ashoka University Hiring for Policy Manager Job at Vasant Kunj Full Time

OF CSBC:

The Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC), Ashoka University – India’s leading

Liberal Arts University – is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

(BMGF). The vision of CSBC is to establish an institution, based out of India that is globally

reputed for thought leadership and excellence in impactful behaviour change interventions for

low-income and marginalized populations. The Centre is focused on bringing new capabilities

such as behavioural science, design thinking, advanced data analytics and responsive

feedback to governments, practitioners and donors to help better design and optimize

behaviour change interventions. We work closely with Central and State Governments as well

as other stakeholders in the areas of nutrition, sanitation, financial inclusion, maternal & new

born care, data privacy and agriculture.

PROJECT CONTEXT:

This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen policy outcomes in Bihar, through the application

of behavioural insights across key sectors such as health and nutrition, maternal and new born

care, water and sanitation, financial services, and education.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Policy Manager will be responsible for managing the work of the Behavioural Insights

Unit. We are seeking someone who can build an understanding of the policy landscape of the

state, and support our team to connect this with specific evidence-led behavioural solutions

for strengthening policy outcomes. This is an opportunity to work in an ecosystem of

government officials and policy partners, to institutionalise the use of behavioural insights in

policy design for long-term changes in systems and outcomes. We need someone who is

excited to solve large and complex problems; is ready to learn deeply, and can map out ways

to strengthen government systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Policy Manager would be responsible for deliverables of the State BIU team, in the

following areas:
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Partner relations: Working closely with senior government officials and partners to

identify and align on policy challenges to prioritise;


Policy analysis: Will produce regular internal briefings on policy context, stakeholder

analysis, and to forecast and track changes in government priorities and

opportunities for our work;
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Planning and running workshops, events and projects with the government and other

partners, with a behavioural insights for capacity building, knowledge sharing, and to

general new projects;


Supporting the CSBC empirics team to run pilot projects to generate behavioural

solutions to solve policy challenges;


Creating scale-up plans for effective behavioural interventions that are aligned with

existing government processes and structures;


Overseeing budgets, financial management, grant reporting and contracting

requirements related to projects.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, sociology

or related fields;
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A minimum of 4 years of work experience in partnership management or working with

a government, or in managing projects in a government system;

Strong writing and documentation skills, especially production of executive briefings

and presentations;

Experience of working in Bihar is an advantage, but not necessary;

Brings energy to the team, and takes away learning in equal measure;

Fluency in English and Hindi (essential).

LOCATION:

This role is based in Patna, Bihar. Hence, the candidate should have work authorization in

India (preferably Indian citizenship or Overseas Citizenship of India). However, due to the

COVID-19 situation, CSBC has switched to a work-from-home model of operations. Given

these circumstances, the role would be on-boarded and executed remotely.

COMPENSATION:

Remuneration is competitive with the sector, but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional

qualifications and work experience.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your application to [email protected]

In your application please include:

• The position title (Policy Manager) in the subject line of the email,

• A two-page CV,

• A one-page cover letter highlighting your experience relevant to the job requirements.

Closing date: Within 15 days from the date of publishing.

We encourage early application as applications will be processed as they are received so the

recruiting process may end earlier than the closing date.

We are an equal opportunity organization and encourage diversity within the organisation. Women,

differently abled persons, SC/ST/OBC candidates are especially encouraged to apply.