Associate Principal- Government

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities

At Sattva we believe in outcome-orientation in everything we do. The key responsibilities for this role include:
● Work with the client's leadership in evolving the design of the program with a specific focus on the engagement with the industry.
● Establish the operating model for the profram to engage effectively with Industry
● Engage industry partners to establish collaboration models as part of the program and ensure clear commitments to outcomes
● Establish ongoing models for engagement with the industry partners to ensure consistent progress on the initiatives
● Own and execute key deliverables including industry convenings, commissioned research and flagship implementation initiatives
● Support the program as per the needs of the project beyond these specific areas of work

In your role, you will
● Collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders, contribute to research-based insights, manage program initiatives, all aimed at solving problems and achieving project goals.
● Take overall accountability of success through active listening, problem solving and providing strategic inputs which align with their vision of high impact on the ground and the ecosystem
● Develop, manage and grow working relationships with key stakeholders
● Influence decision-making and action at the senior levels of our industry partners and the client to enable positive and sustainable impact
● Ensure strong project management, team management and overall quality of delivery of projects
● Demonstrate flexibility and agility that is necessary for success in a new and emerging initiative.

Key qualifications and experience

We are looking for individuals who align with our mission of alleviating poverty in our lifetime and have:

18-25 years of work experience in leading government consulting and advisory engagements 

Strong experience in handling senior government officials. Preferable if you already come with a strong network in central and state governments.

Masters degree in research/development/public policy/ business or development management

Experience in consulting, problem solving, managing teams, creating knowledge products, ecosystem engagement and policy

Strong business development skills with deep experience and interest to engage in sales calls, developing and owning proposals, pitch decks and pricing

Knowledge of the development landscape in India and around the world, including an in-depth understanding of the roles of various stakeholders (government, academia, international institutions, foundations, non-profit and corporate organizations).

Expertise in designing and implementing advisory projects, data analysis, synthesizing evidence and building narratives to further policy engagement 

Proven leadership in a high paced multi stakeholder client-facing impact organization with deep thematic expertise in Health or Livelihood/Skilling or Education.

Experience in leading workshops, facilitating participatory knowledge creation

Published written or visual development work in any form or manner 

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills (in English) with exceptional attention to detail

Appreciation for the need of business sustainability in the impact journey of Sattva

Ability to work in an agile and adaptive, entrepreneurial environment

Humility, willingness to listen, learn and adapt

Willingness to travel