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Government Affairs and Public Policy at Mercy For Animals. Location Information: . 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.