eGov Foundation
**Job Description: Program Associate – Policy & Advocacy (PFM Mission)**
**Location:** Bangalore South, India
**Experience Required:** Minimum 2 years
**About the Company:**
eGov Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2003 by Nandan Nilekani and Srikanth Nadhamuni. The foundation aims to improve the ease of living for citizens through innovative digital solutions. Its focus areas include urban development, health, sanitation, and public finance management (PFM). eGov’s core offering, DIGIT (Digital Infrastructure for Governance, Impact, and Transformation), is an open, interoperable platform designed to enhance governance and service delivery. Over the past two decades, eGov has impacted over 16 crore citizens across India, partnering with more than 2600 towns and cities in 16 states.
**Job Overview:**
The Program Associate – Policy & Advocacy (PFM Mission) will play a key role in driving policy innovation and advocacy efforts to strengthen public financial management systems. This role involves collaborating with government bodies, industry leaders, academia, and civil society organizations to shape the future of digital governance and public service delivery.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Ecosystem Mapping and Management:**
– Develop and maintain a comprehensive ecosystem map of stakeholders in the PFM domain.
– Conduct research on potential partners and create briefing materials for strategic engagement.
2. **Policy-Driven Transformation, Impact Assessment, and Research:**
– Work with internal teams and state governments to drive policy-driven transformation in PFM.
– Collaborate with think tanks, academic institutions, and M&E partners to design strategies and measure the impact of eGov’s initiatives.
3. **Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing:**
– Contribute to thought leadership by authoring papers, articles, and case studies on PFM initiatives.
– Participate in policy dialogues, workshops, and conferences to advocate for best practices in governance.
**Requirements:**
– Proven experience in stakeholder mapping and engagement in the public policy or development sector.
– Strong documentation and knowledge management skills.
– Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools.
– Excellent communication and presentation skills.
– Familiarity with PFM systems and governance frameworks is desirable.
**Key Attributes:**
– Self-motivated, organized, and passionate about social impact.
– Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with diverse stakeholders.
– Proactive problem-solver committed to driving large-scale impact.
**Location:** Bengaluru, India (with travel as required for stakeholder meetings and field visits).
**Benefits:**
– Career advancement opportunities.
– Skill development programs.
– Medical insurance coverage.
– Free lunch.
– Fun work culture.
To apply for this job please visit careers.egov.org.in.
