Details of the Organization

Project DEEP (registered as One Step Forward Foundation) is a nonprofit focused on strengthening cash-based public policies to increase per capita income of the bottom 20% in India. The organization works on evidence-based design and delivery of unconditional cash transfers (UCTs), engaging policymakers to improve the impact of INR 2,80,000 crore allocated toward such schemes. Project DEEP co-leads the India-Basic Income Coalition and collaborates with leading experts across development and policy ecosystems.

Details of the Job/Internship

Project DEEP is hiring a Policy Engagement Lead to build and lead its policy engagement vertical.

Role and Responsibilities

• Policy Leadership & Strategy:
  • Lead policy engagement strategy at state and national levels.
  • Identify opportunities to scale sustainable UCT models through government partnerships.
  • Represent the organization in policy dialogues, consultations, and working groups.
• Program Design & Implementation:
  • Design and execute policy programs, including public finance design and evaluation.
  • Ensure program alignment with poverty eradication through cash-based interventions.
  • Integrate research insights into advocacy materials and policy briefs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
  • Build relationships with government officials, multilateral institutions, development agencies, and civil society organizations.
  • Develop strategic alliances to expand policy influence.
  • Facilitate cross-learning platforms between practitioners and policymakers.
• Organisation Building & Thought Leadership:
  • Build and mentor state-level teams.
  • Contribute to external publications and policy forums.
  • Advocate for innovation in social protection systems using global best practices.

Eligibility

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in public policy, international development, public administration, or social protection.
• Strong experience in designing and managing policy programs with measurable outcomes.
• Deep understanding of India’s socio-economic and political landscape.
• Experience working with government systems is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Delhi, India

Application and Registration Details

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