Ashoka University Hiring for Policy Manager – Uttar Pradesh Behavioural Insights Unit (BIU) Job at Vasant Kunj Full Time

OF THE ROLE:

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

the following areas:

• 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;

• 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.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, sociology or

related fields;

• A minimum of four 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 Uttar Pradesh is an advantage, but not necessary;

• Brings energy to the team, and takes away learning in equal measure;

• Fluency in English and Hindi (required).

LOCATION:

This role is based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. 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 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-Uttar Pradesh) 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.

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