Details of the Organization

Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) was founded in 1994 in Ahmedabad to improve housing and living environments for poor women and girls. The organisation works on water, sanitation, drainage, solid waste management, roads, electricity/energy, housing, and secured land tenure.

Details of the Job/Internship

Mahila Housing Trust (MHT) is hiring an Advocacy Officer (Consultant) with at least 5 years of experience to work from its head office, Ranchi office, or home-based in India with regular travel.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review and understand the existing policy engagement approach at MHT on urban development issues.
• Develop and implement research, policy, and partnership development agendas aligned with strategic and operational plans.
• Conduct research and oversee research activities to support policy and government engagement work.
• Develop relationships with governments, civil society, NGOs, private sector entities, think tanks, and media groups.
• Prepare policy papers, briefs, and position papers to support senior management in external representation.
• Consolidate research findings for evidence-based policy-making and disseminate learnings with internal teams.
• Identify opportunities for policy interventions and collaborations with state departments and central ministries.
• Coordinate with the communication in-charge for social media and policy advocacy inputs, and engage in regular policy dialogues.

Eligibility

• Must hold a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Must have a good understanding of the urban development policy space in India, including housing, energy, climate change, and water and sanitation.
• Must have at least 5 years of relevant work experience in social research, public policy, or a related field.
• Must possess strong networking skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including government officials and departments.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated research and reporting experience leading to policy or system change.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Application and Registration Details

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