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Policy Associate, IWWAGE

New Delhi
Full-time

Apply Now IWWAGE is seeking a Policy Associate to support policy research, analysis, and engagement on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment, working closely with stakeholders to synthesize evidence, develop policy-oriented knowledge products, and contribute to advocacy initiatives and policy dialogues.

About the Organisation

Institute for What Works to Advance Gender Equality (IWWAGE) is an initiative of LEAD at Krea University, an action-oriented research centre housed at the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), a not-for-profit society which is also the sponsoring body of Krea University.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Development: Assist in drafting and refining concept notes, briefs, reports, position papers, and other knowledge resources to inform policy development and advocacy efforts. Support the creation of practical recommendations for gender-responsive policies at local, national, and international levels. Ability to synthesize evidence and research studies for policy uptake.
Policy Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on the evolving policy landscape pertaining to IWWAGE strategy which includes gender equality and women’s economic empowerment. Analyze policy documents, government reports, and international frameworks to identify gaps and opportunities for policy advocacy.
Stakeholder Engagement: Support engagement with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society organizations, donors, and feminist networks/groups. Assist in managing consultants, government relationships, internal and external stakeholder management.
Policy Engagement and Coordination: Provide logistical support for events, conferences, and meetings related to policy initiatives and advocacy efforts. Assist with organizing and attending relevant forums, workshops, and policy dialogues.

Essential Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Gender/Development Studies, International Relations, Social Work, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Educational background should not limit interested candidates with the relevant work experience from applying.
At least 2-5 years of experience in policy analysis, research, or advocacy, preferably with a focus on gender equality, women’s rights, or women’s economic empowerment.
Familiarity with working on policies and government initiatives on gender equality and women’s economic empowerment is highly desirable.
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and produce clear outputs of varying formats.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
Familiarity with gender-sensitive policy frameworks and an understanding of how gender intersects with economic policies and social justice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to visualize technical concepts and transform text into process workflows, charts, infographics etc. is desirable. (You do not need to have design skills)
Experience with data analysis software or statistical tools is a plus.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Attributes

A demonstrated commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
Proactive, adaptable, agile and able to take initiative while also being a strong team player.

Application Instructions

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To apply, please collate your resume, a cover letter and writing sample in a single PDF and apply in the formhere.

Note:Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each candidate individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purposes.

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