CCS is looking for a full-time Lead, S & T Policy to join its newest venture S & T Policy @CCS at an exciting time of organisational growth and development. S/​he will lead a small and dedicated team to provide necessary vision, leadership, and skills and will work towards liberalising the scientific ecosystem, encompassing both public and private sectors. S/​he will be responsible for ensuring seamless engagement of S & T Policy @CCS with a larger S & T mothership organisation, for which CCS will anchor the policy piece, resulting in a synergistic output.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse relevant policies in the science ecosystem and conceptualise policy briefs to raise the level of debate and awareness amongst government, industry, academia etc.
• Bring efficiency in scientific R&D financing.
• Drive policy initiatives towards dismantling regulatory barriers to innovation and science entrepreneurship in India.
• Conceptualize and lead partnerships strategy and programs, in line with the overall strategy.
• Anchor strategic planning and outreach initiatives, including sustainability planning and decisions for future expansion.
• Undertake programmatic interventions with science institutions in the ecosystem and consolidate best practices for change.
• Develop and manage relationships with key senior public officials, influencers and decision makers at the central and state levels.
• Track key policy developments and trends at national and state level.
• Act as the catalyst for adapting innovative policy ideas and practices from the national level (or from other states) on to the field.
• Represent CCS science policy work in national and state forums and media.
• Be CCS spokesperson for governmental engagements and provide project management support to government officials for implementing key strategic initiatives.
• Oversee the implementation of annual plans of the team including planning and monitoring launch events, report drafting and roundtables.
• Support the strengthening of internal capacity to serve as a strategic, analytical knowledge partner to the government and partner organisation/​s.
• Play the role of a senior leadership talent at CCS, supporting the organisational goals in sync with others.

CCS recognizes that the right candidate will have a significant impact on the success of the organisation and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for the non-profit sector, commensurate with experience.

Degree in Public Policy/​Development studies.

12 – 15 years of experience in an aligned field having proven expertise in public policy research and outreach. Background in STEM will be preferred.

Interested candidates must attach an updated CV, a statement of intent and at least 2 relevant publications/​writings. Selected candidates will be called for interviews. Please email to careers@​ccs.​in with the subject line : Lead — S & T Policy @ CCS.

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