Senior Associate Policy & Research

Does the idea of creating a positive impact on our world excite you? Would you like to work in a tightly-knit team where mutual respect and integrity are among core values? Are you equipped with the skills and experience necessary to conduct project monitoring, gather and analyse data, and prepare comprehensive reports that can help to advance a life-saving organisation?

About SaveLIFE Foundation

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF) is on a mission to save lives on roads across India. Since 2012, over 1.5 million people have been killed in road crashes in India and close to 5 million have been left seriously injured or permanently disabled. Besides the insurmountable emotional trauma that thousands of families must suffer each year, road crashes deal a crushing economic blow to many families.

SLF is a fast-growing, specialised organisation with a proven track record of delivering large-scale impact. We are best known for getting India its Good Samaritan Law and developing the “Zero-Fatality Corridor” solution to transform dangerous highways into “safe-ways”. We are registered as a not-for-profit organisation to ensure complete mission alignment.

Our teams work in a creative environment to build novel solutions and thrive on problem-solving. Over the last 16 years, we have built unique strengths in areas such as forensic investigation of crashes, data analytics and predictive modelling, safety design and engineering, public policy formulation, and strategic communication and training. We strive for excellence in everything we do and build leaders through opportunity and mentorship.

We seek a Senior Associate - Policy and Research who can execute policy formulations and undertake qualitative and quantitative research for knowledge creation and evidence building at SLF. The incumbent will also work on policy assessment and engage with key stakeholders such as policymakers, government officials and academics amongst others. The position reports to the Associate Director of Public Policy and Research.

Role and Responsibilities

As a resource for SaveLIFE Foundation's policy work, the Senior Associate - Policy and Research will make sure our public policy work continues to grow in alignment with organisational priorities and demonstrates commitment to the organisation’s mission. This entails:

Policy Development, Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement:

Contribute to the development of evidence-based policy positions aligned with SLF's mission.

Support the implementation of advocacy strategies to influence policy change at various levels.

Nurture existing and build new relationships with government, academia, domain experts, community groups, and other stakeholders to collaborate on policy initiatives.

Research, Analysis & Communication:

Conduct research and data analysis to produce policy briefs and other materials to support advocacy efforts.

Lead research analysis efforts to derive insights from various sources, including surveys, studies, and government databases and utilise data analytics to present findings in a clear and impactful manner.

Assist in communication efforts by providing policy-related information and narratives for fundraising and awareness campaigns.

Professional Experience

Proficiency in professional writing, thorough research, meticulous editing, and impactful communication for developing compelling policy positions and enabling the synthesis of insights to formulate informed policy recommendations.

Proven research and report-writing skills

Minimum two years of experience with a master’s degree or four years of experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Displays proven influencing and networking skills for effective stakeholder engagement

Proficiently manages multiple tasks while adhering to tight deadlines.

Candidates with a background in economics, statistics and analytics are strongly encouraged to apply

Personal Characteristics

A collaborative and teamwork-oriented mindset.

The ability to work independently and make informed decisions to achieve goals.

Action-orientation and ownership mentality.

Empathy to the cause of road safety.

Strong ability to influence.

Direct, clear, and concise communicator.

Ethical decision-making and principles.

How to apply: Interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking on the following link and submitting their application: