Lead- Public Policy & Corporate Engagement

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF); Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder exposure

Collaborative team

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is seeking two experienced professionals for the role of Public Policy and Corporate Engagement Lead in Delhi. This senior, field-facing position focuses on managing existing partners and growing PIF's corporate and institutional network, while translating partnerships into funded projects.

The role requires a strong public policy grounding, business development instincts, and willingness to travel for stakeholder engagement with corporate and government partners.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant work experience in public policy or partnerships.
• Experience in building relationships with corporate or institutional partners.
• Ability to translate policy insight into funded project opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deepen relationships with existing corporate donors, funders, and institutional partners.
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with PIF's mission.
• Convert partnership relationships into funded projects, shaping proposals and terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure funded projects are well-designed and deliverable.
• Represent PIF at external forums, meetings, and sector events.
• Develop sustained expertise in policy and regulatory landscapes relevant to assigned sectors.

Skills

Public policy acumen

Communication skills

Partnership management

Business development

Field experience

Education

Background in public policy

Job description

Position Type: Full-time

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is a leading public policy think-and-action tank that works at the intersection of research, policy implementation, and partnerships to drive India's inclusive development agenda. PIF collaborates with government, industry, philanthropy, and knowledge partners to design evidence-based solutions that foster a Viksit Bharat.

Role Overview

Pahle India Foundation (PIF) is looking for two experienced professionals to join us as a Public Policy and Corporate Engagement Lead. This is a senior, field-facing role responsible for managing existing partners with attention and growing PIF's network of corporate and institutional partners. In addition to this you will be responsible for translating partnerships into funded projects. You will have the chance to build deep sectoral expertise on the policy and regulatory issues that shape partnership opportunities. The ideal candidate combines a strong public policy grounding with an instinct for business development, partnerships, and outreach, and is comfortable spending time out in the field engaging with corporate and government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership & Relationship Management

• Manage and deepen relationships with PIF's existing corporate donors, funders, and institutional partners.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for assigned accounts, ensuring consistent engagement and satisfaction.

Aligned Partnership Acquisition

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with PIF's mission and sectoral priorities.
• Proactively reach out to and build relationships with prospective corporate and institutional partners.

Policy & Regulatory Acumen

• Maintain a strong, current understanding of policy and regulatory developments relevant to assigned sectors.
• Apply policy insight to identify partnership angles, risks, and opportunities for PIF and its partners.
• Convert partnership relationships into concrete, funded projects — shaping proposals, negotiating scope and terms, and closing agreements.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure funded projects are well-designed and deliverable.
• Develop deep, sustained expertise in the policy and regulatory landscape of the assigned sector(s).
• Track emerging policy challenges and regulatory shifts, and position PIF as an informed, credible partner.
• Represent PIF at external forums, meetings, and events relevant to the sector.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10–12 years of relevant work experience.
• Educational or professional background in public policy, with demonstrated interest in marketing, business development, or partnerships.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong public policy acumen with the ability to track and interpret regulatory and legal developments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident engaging with senior corporate and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership management, business development, or account management.
• Ability to translate relationships and policy insight into structured, funded project outcomes.
• Comfortable with a field-intensive role involving frequent travel and external meetings.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and able to operate with a high degree of independence.

What We Offer

• Exposure to high-level national and international stakeholders.
• A collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.