30 Government Relations jobs in India

Role Summary:

Barcode Entertainment is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and execute government tender participation, develop strategic relationships with ministries, public sector units (PSUs), and state departments, and drive influencer-led or media-oriented initiatives aligned with government campaigns. The role demands experience in public procurement, strong understanding of GEM/eProcurement platforms, and the ability to liaise with government stakeholders to unlock long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Tender Identification & Execution:

• Scan government portals (GEM, eProcurement, CPPP, state sites) for relevant tenders (digital campaigns, influencer outreach, PR, creative services, etc.)
• Evaluate tender eligibility, compliance, and feasibility in coordination with internal teams (creative, finance, legal)
• Prepare and submit tender responses, including documentation, pricing, EMDs, and technical bids
• Track bid statuses, coordinate clarifications, and attend pre-bid meetings if required

Government Relationship Management:

• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in ministries (Tourism, Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs, etc.), PSUs, and government agencies
• Represent Barcode at government forums, industry events, and pitch meetings
• Identify opportunities to collaborate on national campaigns (e.g., G20, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Startup India)

Strategy & Business Development:

• Create a pipeline of long-term government contracts and strategic projects
• Stay updated on upcoming budget allocations, flagship schemes, and central/state government marketing plans
• Identify avenues for Barcode’s services in government-funded creator initiatives, public messaging, or media partnerships

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all registrations (GEM, MSME, NSIC, etc.) are valid and renewed
• Coordinate with CA/legal consultants for certificates and bid documents (turnover, GST, PAN, balance sheet, etc.)
• Maintain an organized repository of submitted bids, past experience certificates, and LoAs

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 4–8 years in tendering or government business development, preferably in media/advertising/digital marketing
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Public Policy, or related field
• Knowledge:
• Government tendering process (GEM, eProcurement, CPP)
• Public-private partnerships, ESG mandates, CSR collaborations
• Digital marketing/media ecosystem is a strong advantage

Key Skills:

• Strong verbal & written communication (Hindi & English)
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail for tender documents
• Stakeholder management and public sector diplomacy
• Proficiency with MS Office, GEM/eProcurement portals, and compliance documentation

Preferred Qualities:

• Existing network in key government departments
• Prior experience winning government media tenders or executing PSU projects
• Entrepreneurial approach with ability to own outcomes end-to-end

Metamorphosis is one of India’s premier Web3 events, bringing together innovators, policymakers, and thought leaders to shape the future of blockchain and emerging technologies. As we gear up for our biggest edition yet, we are looking for a dynamic Government Relations Lead to join our core team.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for building strong relationships with government departments, regulatory bodies, and institutional stakeholders to secure high-profile participation, ensure compliance, and drive strategic collaborations for Metamorphosis 2025 and our other future events.

Key Responsibilities

• uild and maintain relationships with key government ministries, departments, and agencies.

• I entify and invite senior government officials and policymakers as speakers and panelists.

• M nage all government approvals, permissions, and regulatory requirements for the event.

• C ordinate protocol, scheduling, and communication between government representatives and the event team.

• D velop engagement strategies to strengthen government partnerships for future editions.

• S ay updated on relevant policies, trends, and initiatives in blockchain, fintech, and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• 2 5 years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or institutional partnerships.

• S rong network within relevant government departments and agencies.

• E cellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

• U derstanding of emerging tech (blockchain, fintech, AI) is a plus.

• P ior experience in large-scale events, public policy, or industry forums preferred.

What We Offer

• O portunity to work on one of India’s most exciting tech events.

• Dynamic startup culture with ownership of impactful initiatives.

• N tworking with top government leaders, industry pioneers, and global innovators.

• C mpetitive compensation + performance-based incentives.

Skip the LinkedIn queue and write to us directly at contact (at) octaloop (dot) come with the subject line: "I'm the govt relations lead you're looking for".

Our Story

Building a new company in the recession of 2007 was no ordinary task. Yet with passion and foresight, we charted our course, helping to transform the way consumers engage with their phones.

Over the last 17 years, InMobi has built a global Advertising Platform that powers our customers’ growth by helping them engage their audiences and drive real connections.

InMobi has also built a second unicorn, Glance, which is advancing digital consumption and creating a new wave of disruption. Present on 400M devices across India, SEA, Japan and the US – Glance is one of the largest content platforms globally with~200M daily active users.

An ideal candidate is someone who can communicate and deal effectively with senior government officials / bureaucrats and ministers as well as internal teams to create a seamless flow of information to drive policies favoring the company and the industry. The person will support the SVP, Public Policy in identifying key policy issues, gather views and opinions, and distill and share the company’s perspective on those issues with external stakeholders. 

Job responsibilities

Essential qualifications

Preferred qualifications

The InMobi Culture

At InMobi, culture isn’t a buzzword; it's an ethos woven by every InMobian, reflecting our diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We thrive on challenges and seize every opportunity for growth. Our core values of thinking big, being passionate, showing accountability, and taking ownership with freedom —guide us in every decision we make.

We believe in nurturing and investing in your development through continuous learning and career progression with our InMobi Live Your Potential program.

InMobi is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and we make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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Role Summary:

Barcode Entertainment is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and execute government tender participation, develop strategic relationships with ministries, public sector units (PSUs), and state departments, and drive influencer-led or media-oriented initiatives aligned with government campaigns. The role demands experience in public procurement, strong understanding of GEM/eProcurement platforms, and the ability to liaise with government stakeholders to unlock long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Tender Identification & Execution:

• Scan government portals (GEM, eProcurement, CPPP, state sites) for relevant tenders (digital campaigns, influencer outreach, PR, creative services, etc.)
• Evaluate tender eligibility, compliance, and feasibility in coordination with internal teams (creative, finance, legal)
• Prepare and submit tender responses, including documentation, pricing, EMDs, and technical bids
• Track bid statuses, coordinate clarifications, and attend pre-bid meetings if required

Government Relationship Management:

• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders in ministries (Tourism, Information & Broadcasting, Youth Affairs, etc.), PSUs, and government agencies
• Represent Barcode at government forums, industry events, and pitch meetings
• Identify opportunities to collaborate on national campaigns (e.g., G20, Digital India, Swachh Bharat, Startup India)

Strategy & Business Development:

• Create a pipeline of long-term government contracts and strategic projects
• Stay updated on upcoming budget allocations, flagship schemes, and central/state government marketing plans
• Identify avenues for Barcode’s services in government-funded creator initiatives, public messaging, or media partnerships

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all registrations (GEM, MSME, NSIC, etc.) are valid and renewed
• Coordinate with CA/legal consultants for certificates and bid documents (turnover, GST, PAN, balance sheet, etc.)
• Maintain an organized repository of submitted bids, past experience certificates, and LoAs

Key Requirements:

• Experience: 4–8 years in tendering or government business development, preferably in media/advertising/digital marketing
• Education: Graduate/Postgraduate in Business, Public Policy, or related field
• Knowledge:
• Government tendering process (GEM, eProcurement, CPP)
• Public-private partnerships, ESG mandates, CSR collaborations
• Digital marketing/media ecosystem is a strong advantage

Key Skills:

• Strong verbal & written communication (Hindi & English)
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail for tender documents
• Stakeholder management and public sector diplomacy
• Proficiency with MS Office, GEM/eProcurement portals, and compliance documentation

Preferred Qualities:

• Existing network in key government departments
• Prior experience winning government media tenders or executing PSU projects
• Entrepreneurial approach with ability to own outcomes end-to-end

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Be a custodian of Paytms brand among key Government, academic and civil society

communities.

Building and maintaining good relationships wrt regulatory bodies (SEBI/RBI/IDRA)

Develop strong relationship at the central ministries and departments (including MoF, MEA, MoCA, MoCI, MEITY, MHA, DoT, Niti Ayog)

Develop and scale our relationship with the state governments, working closely with our regional business teams.

Deep expertise in Identifying, Analyzing, developing positions, and driving advocacy on political, policy and regulatory issues pertinent to Paytms business in India.

Strong understanding and willingness to build strategic relationships.

Technical understanding of the Fintech technology architecture

Experience for engaging with Industry associations and drive the policy matters.

Develop and manage trusted relationships with key influencers, Government officials, academia, industry peers and Trade associations.

Support business growth by strategically positioning Paytm and its assets with key decision makers in the government. Candidate must have strong connects in key Central Ministries.

Candidate should be able to drive various policy positions for Paytm, arrange meetings with key Govt. Stakeholders at short notice.

Work with cross functional teams (legal, sales, communications, marketing etc) to develop positions supporting technology policy, trade policy, workforce, and local government issues.

Draft advocacy materials, position papers, collaterals on policy and regulatory issues.

Work closely with teams engaged in CSR, Communications and Marketing to plan and support interactions and events that engage external government and industry leaders to build Paytms thought leadership.

Requirements:

Bachelor/ Post Graduate degree, or equivalent proven experience in public policy and/or law. Passionate about Tech Policy, ICT and Telecommunications Policy.

05-08 years experience in Public Policy and Government Relations.

Must have relevant experience working on corporate/government affairs

Deep knowledge of policy making process and anatomies at Centre, state governments.

A self-starter with an ability to work in a fast paced, multinational environment

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Proven Experience to develop/present public policy positions before government or other key stakeholders.

Values collaboration, with demonstrated abilities working cross functional teams.

Experience in a relevant business or non-governmental organization or think tank, or in a political, governmental or regulatory context

Ability to quickly get up to speed on complex technical and regulatory issues

Ability to work independently as well as a team player in a multi-task work environment.

Role Overview

Indus Action seeks a Senior Manager, Government Relations to support our operations and partnership-building efforts with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. This role is ideal for a mid-career professional passionate about public policy, legal research, and government engagement. The position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong legal skills and policy writing experience to contribute to meaningful change.

Key Responsibilities

● Lead strategic engagement with the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) and other key government stakeholders on livelihoods and labour reforms.

● Drive Indus Action’s advocacy initiatives on inclusion and welfare of construction and informal sector workers at the national and state levels.

● Coordinate implementation of joint projects, pilots, and research studies in partnership with MoLE and state labour departments.

● Prepare policy briefs, presentations, and recommendations for government consultations, technical committees, and multi-stakeholder forums.

● Track regulatory and policy developments, analysing their impact on worker rights, social protection, and labour market reforms.

● Manage high-level government relationships to support policy adoption, scale-up, and program funding.

● Liaise with grassroots partners, research organisations, and civil society to channel ground insights into government dialogue.

● Oversee documentation of best practices, project learnings, and case studies for dissemination across government and sector platforms.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

● Experience & Educatio n:

○Master’s degree in Economics, Labour Studies, Law (LL.B./LL.M.), Public Policy, Political Science, or related field with a strong legal component.

○ At least 3 years of relevant experience in government relations, policy advocacy, or legal research, preferably in the development or public policy sector.

○Proven experience/education in labour and livelihoods is preferred, familiarity with construction, informal sector, or social protection policy landscape in India.

● Stakeholder Management :

○Partnered with the government stakeholders and built relations across levels to drive large-scale projects for 2+ years

● Data & Technology : 

○Is capable of understanding technology (product, not code) used to set up MIS systems and envisioning the scope technology can play to make the implementation smoother. IA works extensively with tech-solutions, and a sound understanding of products would enhance the individual’s experience. of projects.

● Research and Analysis

○ Has worked on at least two projects involving fieldwork/primary research (preferred) in thematic areas like education/labour, or other related fields. ○ Experience with at least three secondary research and data analysis projects in thematic areas like education/labour or other related fields.

○Has strong report-writing skills.

○ Demonstrated ability to draft policy briefs, legal notes, and advocacy documents. Key expertise in statistical software like Stata and R would be   preferred.

○ Exposure to datasets like PLFS and MPCE would be preferred.

● Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex information.

● Teamwork : Experience working collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Core Competencies

● Citizen Focussed Mindset: Place the vulnerable citizen at the centre of every action.

● Entrepreneurial Energy: Take ownership of time and resources to deliver solutions.

● Dealing with Ambiguity: Demonstrate grace under pressure and adapt through progressive elaboration.

● Growth Mindset: View every experience as an opportunity for growth.

● Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation

The Senior Manager will be compensated between 7-11 lacs per annum based on expertise and experience.

The Lead will be compensated between 10-16 lacs per annum based on expertise and experience.