Manager | Senior Manager, Public Policy – The Quantum Hub

The Quantum Hub (TQH) Consulting
The Quantum Hub (TQH) was founded in 2017 with the aim of supporting businesses, development organisations and policymakers with complex public policy problems across India’s dynamically evolving ecosystem. TQH is based out of New Delhi and operates at the intersection of public policy research and communications.

Our bouquet of services and expertise are curated to support clients through the entire life cycle of policy formulation and implementation. This assists them in keeping track of developments, pre-emptively developing well-formed policy positions, and executing communications, partnerships and advocacy strategies. TQH’s multi-disciplinary team comprises people who have studied at top schools from India and abroad, and the team boasts rich experience working across various government and political offices.

Description of TQH’s current and previous engagements
By design, TQH is a multi-sectoral firm with diverse projects across themes including technology policymaking, gender inclusion and social sector policies. We have previously led policy research and advocacy work for Catalyst, an initiative seeded by the Indian Government and USAID to increase the adoption of digital payments in India. We have also worked closely with the State Government of Haryana for employment and skilling, supported NITI Aayog and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF) with building momentum for reforms in education and undertaken projects for UN agencies.

We currently lead policy assignments for tech majors such as Amazon, Zoom, Snapchat, the Match Group, Truecaller, Winzo and Extreme IX. We also closely engage on technology regulation issues with industry bodies like NASSCOM, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), the Broadband India Forum (BIF) and the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF).

In the social sector, TQH anchors advocacy initiatives for the Harvard India Policy Insights. We also work to build support for policies that empower women with the World Bank, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), IWWAGE, the Udaiti Foundation and Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME). Our other projects include work on Digital Public Infrastructure and research on political economy of healthcare.

Additionally, we work to strengthen research-based civic engagement and participatory governance by  assisting offices of Members of Parliament, Members of State Legislatures, Government Ministries and institutions with research and advocacy on legislative and policy issues through our policy learning arm Young Leaders for Active Citizenship (YLAC).

Role Description
As a manager, you will be expected to guide your team with research and analysis while taking ownership of client relationships. You’ll also be responsible for supporting clients in designing The Quantum Hub – Public Policy Research & Advocacy thequantumhub.com advocacy strategies, curating meaningful partnerships and engaging with the government as well as media and other stakeholders in the ecosystem. You may also be expected to present research findings and emerging evidence to policymakers to help inform deliberations on matters under consideration.

In addition to the work we do for clients, you will also play a key role in establishing TQH’s thought leadership in emerging policy areas by undertaking in-house research projects and representing our work externally.

Finally, you’ll be expected to work with colleagues to further the cause of civic engagement and participatory governance by supporting YLAC’s work.

Qualifications required

• Degree from a reputed university in law/ economics/ public policy/ political science/ related fields or experience in public policy research, advocacy and government partnerships
• 5-8 years of work experience (Manager), 8-10 years of work experience (Senior Manager)
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to present information in a structured and insightful manner
• Excellent communication skills and an eye for detail
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with a strong desire to learn new skills

Perks

• Compensation commensurate with experience and in line with market expectations
• An intellectually stimulating work environment with peers from top institutions
• An opportunity to shape the way policy making is undertaken in India and a chance to inform the thinking on rapidly evolving policy issues
• An avenue to work directly with marquee clients
• A platform to engage with policy enthusiasts through YLAC

Location Lajpat Nagar III, New Delhi with sporadic travel to other cities

To apply
Please submit your details along with your resume, one well-researched writing sample (ideally, not more than 8 pages) and two references through the form here. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting will be followed by two rounds of interview and one written assignment.