Samayu
Job Description
Title: Associate (Policy Research & Advocacy)
Who We Are: Some of the biggest challenges of our time lie at the intersection of existing organizational and disciplinary boundaries. Carbon doesn’t know how to stop at the border. Animals don’t care about human rituals. We need an intersectional mindset to address these challenges.
With that goal in mind, Samayu works towards intersectional justice for people, planet, and animals. We start with recognizing the importance of tangible, positive outcomes that can be implemented across strategic domains. We leverage the power of collectives and communities in changing mainstream narratives to create a just, equitable world for all, including animals. By leveraging the power of collectives, participatory decision-making, and partnerships, we create a powerful, unstoppable momentum for sustainability, equity, and protection of nature and animals.
We do this by bringing together change agents, key stakeholders, and partners for reimagining food systems in India and using strategic levers of policy and public advocacy to implement just actions. Together, we aim to advance plant-forward consumer advocacy and public policy advocacy and to enable a transition to plant-forward and sustainable food systems.
Location: Online
Timings: Working hours (10am-6pm) and availability for field visits in India.
Job description
We seek a passionate and skilled professional to start immediately as associate in the policy and advocacy team of Samayu with a background in Legal or Policy Research and Advocacy.
As the associate, you will work with the Policy Team at Samayu. You will research information, write drafts of documents i.e background note, concept note, policy paper and briefs, analyze policies/data/information to support the team, prepare presentations and communication tools for the policy stakeholders, and work towards solid policy advocacy for Samayu's goal. You need to have an in-depth understanding of food system issues, climate and environmental issues, and the strategic positions of critical actors, including farmers, policymakers, financial institutions, economic leaders, civil society, and animal activists, along with media professionals, etc. on the prospects of plant based lifestyle and implementation of One Health approach in the animal agriculture sector in India.
Duration: Initially for 6 months (may be extended based on performance).
Qualification
Essential: Bachelor’s degree in public policy/law/development studies/Climate or Environment Studies or related fields.
Desirable: Master's Degree in Public Policy/Law/Development Studies/Climate or Environment Studies or related fields.
Skills/Knowledge/Mindset
Research and writing backgrounds in law, policies, and development reforms.
Prior experience in relevant fields and knowledge of policy frameworks and governance will be an added advantage.
Excellent research, analysis, and writing skills in English and Hindi.
Interpersonal and professional communication skills.
Self-motivated & team work spirit.
Skills in Google Office Suite, MS office.
Application Procedure
Salary/ remuneration
Negotiable as per qualification and experience in subject matter.
