Senior Associate

Nation with NaMo; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nation with NaMo in India is seeking a field research professional to support political campaigns with secondary research, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven insights. You will gather constituency-level information, monitor developments, and prepare actionable reports for internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in political consulting, public policy, or political journalism, and may have UPSC mains cleared.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in political consulting, field research, public policy, governance, UPSC, and journalism (Political beats) or related domains.
• Candidates who have cleared UPSC Mains are highly encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of Indian politics, governance, and electoral processes.
• Hands-on experience conducting secondary research, surveys, interviews, or stakeholder interactions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work from the field as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research to gather political, social, and constituency-level insights.
• Monitor political developments, electoral trends, and key policy issues.
• Engage with local stakeholders, community members, and grassroots networks to collect qualitative and quantitative information.
• Prepare reports and present actionable insights based on field findings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and field personnel to ensure timely execution of assigned projects.
• Track campaign activities and maintain accurate records and operational reports.
• Identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities from the field and elevate them appropriately.

Skills

Field research

Secondary research

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

MS Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Travel readiness

Independent work

Coordination

Tools

MS Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Job description

We are India's leading political consulting organization dedicated to providing high-quality professional support for political campaigns. We strongly believe that the nation will best benefit from an enlightened political leadership in the form of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and are proud to have previously contributed in a similar capacity in the momentous election campaigns of 2014, 2019, 2024 and various subsequent state elections.

Our work includes envisioning and executing innovative electioneering campaigns, facilitating capacity building of grassroots cadre, and shaping governance. We add professional aspects to the strengths of the scores of grassroots workers supporting the Prime Minister and ensure optimal electoral results not as an end in itself but to add to the Prime Minister's vision for a developed India. Our work leverages on-ground activities, data analytics, research, and new-age media as a force multiplier for the Prime Minister's messages and actions.

We comprise a diverse group of dedicated individuals including former management consultants, lawyers, engineers, political theorists, public policy professionals, and other varied sectors from premier institutes and corporates with the unified objective of meaningfully contributing to the polity of the nation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct secondary research to gather political, social, and constituency-level insights.
• Monitor political developments, electoral trends, and key policy issues.
• Engage with local stakeholders, community members, and grassroots networks to collect qualitative and quantitative information.
• Prepare reports and present actionable insights based on field findings.
• Coordinate with internal teams and field personnel to ensure timely execution of assigned projects.
• Track campaign activities and maintain accurate records and operational reports.
• Identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities from the field and elevate them appropriately.

Eligibility & Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in political consulting, field research, public policy, governance, UPSC, and Journalism (Political beats) or related domains.
• Candidates who have cleared UPSC Mains are highly encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of Indian politics, governance, and electoral processes.
• Hands-on experience conducting secondary research, surveys, interviews, or stakeholder interactions.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work from the field as required.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of regional political dynamics and local languages is an added advantage.

Note- This is a contractual role till June,2027.