26 Policy Development jobs in India

Government Engagement & Policy Advocacy

·     Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders in ministries, departments, and government agencies (Central & State).

·     Represent The A App in public policy and governance forums.

·     Align our offerings with national programs like Digital India , DBT , Skill India , and others.

·     Monitor policy trends and provide strategic inputs to internal stakeholders.

Business Development & Revenue Generation

·     Identify and pursue government-led opportunities (e.g., surveys, feedback platforms, grievance redressal, digital outreach).

·     Lead participation in RFPs, RFQs, EoIs , and tenders—managing proposal development, compliance, and submission.

·     Negotiate and close MoUs , contracts , and work orders .

Strategy & Execution

·     Develop and own a government go-to-market (GTM) strategy.

·     Collaborate with internal teams to tailor offerings for government needs (e.g., public communication, impact assessments).

·     Ensure execution meets defined SLAs and government deliverables by working closely with product and tech teams.

Education

·     MBA/PGDM from top-tier institutes (IIMs, ISB, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, etc.)

·     Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Economics, Public Policy , or related disciplines is a plus.

Experience

·     5–6 years in:

o     Public policy consulting

o     Government relations

o     Public sector business development (preferably in think tanks, civic-tech startups, or large consulting/GovTech firms)

·     Demonstrated success engaging ministries and converting government opportunities into commercial outcomes.

Skills

·     In-depth knowledge of government functioning and procurement systems (GeM, RFPs, tendering, MoUs).

·     Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

·     Strong verbal and written communication.

·     Commercial orientation with the ability to convert government interest into revenue streams .

·     Comfortable with documentation-heavy and cross-functional environments

What We Offer

·     A front-row seat to one of India’s most ambitious citizen-tech platforms .

·     High-visibility role with direct access to CXOs and government leadership .

·     Entrepreneurial work environment backed by Axis My India’s credibility and reach .

·     Competitive pay with performance-linked incentives.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
  
• Opportunity to make significant contributions to a dynamic company
  
• Evening snacks are provided by the company to keep you refreshed towards the end of the day
  

• Walking distance from Chakala metro station, making commuting easy and convenient.
  

  
  

At Axis My India, we value discipline and focus. Our team members wear uniforms, adhere to a no-mobile policy during work hours, and work from our office with alternate Saturdays off. If you thrive in a structured environment and are committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Type: Full-time, FXTE

Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Type: Full-time, FXTE

Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Type: Full-time, FXTE

Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Type: Full-time, FXTE

Role Overview:

Palladium is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Policy Expert to support apex housing authority of Maharashtra in designing, implementing, and evaluating housing-related policy reforms, including rental housing governance, legislative amendments, and stakeholder engagement. The expert will play a key role in shaping inclusive, sustainable, and data-driven housing strategies for Maharashtra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead policy research and drafting for policies related housing legislation.
• Develop frameworks for rental housing governance, including digital platforms, grievance redressal, and eviction protocols.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation papers, and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Support implementation of the MMR Growth Hub strategy, focusing on housing, inclusivity, and sustainability.
• Analyse legal and regulatory overlaps and recommend harmonisation strategies.
• Facilitate stakeholder consultations, workshops, and public engagement processes.
• Act as the primary interface between Palladium and government stakeholders, ensuring that project objectives are aligned with client priorities, policy frameworks, and institutional mandates.
• Navigate administrative processes, build consensus across departments, and manage reporting, timelines, and compliance. Facilitate high-level meetings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination to support seamless execution.
• Monitor policy impact and recommend course corrections based on feedback and data.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in urban planning / management, Public Policy, Governance, and Social Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public policy, preferably in housing, urban development, or governance.
• Experience working with government agencies, multilateral institutions, or consulting firms.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital governance tools and data-driven policy design is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Legal drafting and legislative analysis.
• Stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
• Policy impact assessment and monitoring.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.