Government Affairs and Public Policy

Job Descriptions

Specialist of Government Affairs and Public Policy, India

Terms of Employment: Full-time

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, India

Position Location: New Delhi, India

Position Objective

• As Specialist of Government Affairs and Public Policy, you will drive and defend legislation,
• regulations, and government policies that reduce the suffering of animals used for food,
• enable increased market share of plant-based and cell-based foods and build relationships
• with key stakeholders in order to build support for MFA India’s work, primarily in India.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify and develop strategies that further the mission and objectives of MFA’s

legislative and regulatory priorities

• Create and monitor campaigns plans through appropriate research and analysis,

• monitor and modify as appropriate, and implement strategies to achieve identified
• objectives

• Work at the local, state and central levels, working with legislators and regulatory

agencies to advance MFA policy initiatives

• Work with the Communications and Organizing departments for them to help to

• maximize the impact of our campaigns and asks by increasing public support and
• pressure

• Build, manage, and lead coalitions to expand support for MFA’s legislative priorities,

• developing coalitions with a variety of stakeholders where common interests
• intersect, including non-traditional coalition members

• Manage the work product of contract lobbyists to ensure they are delivering results

aligned with MFA’s mission

• Prepare persuasive letters, memoranda, and other written materials
• Foster relationships and collaboration with individuals, institutions, and

organizations to positively influence and gain support for MFA initiatives

• Work with legal affairs team to ensure that MFA remains compliant with all laws

relating to lobbying

• Adhere to all people operations/HR and administrative policies and procedures
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social science.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience and proven track record of working with

• elected officials and bureaucrats to advance legislative, regulatory and campaign
• initiatives

• Knowledge of central and state legislative and regulatory processes
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and

the ability to make high impact presentations

• High level of integrity, interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain

trusted relationships

• Ability to simultaneously work on multiple issues of varying complexity, while

meeting time-sensitive deadlines and deliverables

• Ability to work both independently and as an effective team member
• Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Commitment to the mission and values of the organization
• Willingness to travel frequently without much notice.

Compensation

The annual Cost to Company (CTC) for this position is INR 8,00,000 per annum , subject to applicable taxes, statutory deductions, and company policies. Additional benefits, if any, will be provided in accordance with the organization's policies and employment terms.