Public Policy Associate

Ardent Co. is a multi-disciplinary advisory based in Central Delhi.

Location: Delhi – Jhandewalan

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and track public policy, regulatory and legislative developments at central and state levels across relevant sectors.
• Conduct policy research and support the preparation of policy briefs, background notes, presentations and stakeholder documents.
• Assist in drafting consultation responses, policy summaries and client-ready reports.
• Support stakeholder mapping and engagement with government bodies, industry associations, think tanks and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams including research, communications and content to support ongoing client mandates and projects.
• Assist senior team members in policy advocacy initiatives, consultations and strategic engagements.
• Analyse policy developments and help identify potential implications, opportunities and risks for clients.
• Support preparation for meetings, roundtables, conferences and policy discussions.
• Maintain trackers, databases and documentation related to ongoing policy developments and stakeholder interactions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Educational background in public policy, public administration, economics, law, political science or related fields.
• Basic understanding of India’s policy-making and regulatory landscape.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify and present policy-related information in a structured and clear manner.
• Strong coordination and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially PowerPoint, Word and Excel.