Corporate Affairs & Policy Advocacy

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Corporate Affairs & Policy Advocacy

Avaada Group – Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India

ROLE
– Manage policy advocacy, government relations, and strategic external engagement initiatives for the organization
– Manage engagement with Gujarat government bodies, regulatory authorities, and industry associations
– Monitor, analyze, and interpret policy and regulatory developments related to renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, transmission, and carbon markets
– Advocate for favorable policies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks to accelerate renewable energy deployment and business growth
– Represent the organization in industry forums, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings
– Track state and central government initiatives relevant to the renewable energy and sustainability sector
– Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, bureaucrats, industry leaders, multilateral agencies, and NGOs
– Support strategic engagement initiatives to strengthen the organization’s positioning within the renewable energy ecosystem
– Position the organization as a thought leader in clean energy transition and sustainability through external collaborations and policy participation
– Identify and drive strategic partnerships and collaborations aligned with business objectives and sector growth opportunities
– Coordinate with external stakeholders for advocacy initiatives and industry representation
– Conduct research on global energy trends, climate policies, sustainability frameworks, and emerging market mechanisms
– Provide strategic insights and policy updates to leadership regarding regulatory risks, opportunities, and sector developments
– Prepare policy briefs, white papers, advocacy documents, presentations, and regulatory submissions
– Analyze policy implications on business operations and recommend actionable strategies
– Maintain updates on industry developments, government notifications, and policy reforms
– Collaborate closely with business, ESG, CSR, legal, and leadership teams to align advocacy initiatives with organizational priorities
– Support business development teams through policy guidance and regulatory intelligence
– Facilitate internal discussions and awareness sessions on policy developments and their business impact
– Coordinate cross-functional inputs for policy representations and stakeholder engagement activities
– Support leadership communication and strategic documentation related to policy matters

REQUIREMENTS
– Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
– Expertise in drafting policy notes, position papers, advocacy documents, and regulatory submissions
– Good understanding of India’s renewable energy sector, climate policies, and sustainability frameworks
– Strong analytical and research capabilities with attention to detail
– Ability to manage sensitive government and regulatory engagements with professionalism and integrity
– Strong relationship management and networking capabilities
– Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
– Passion for clean energy transition and sustainability initiatives
– Proficiency in Gujarati language is mandatory
– Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Energy Management, or related field preferred
– Minimum 4-6 years of experience in policy advocacy, government relations, corporate affairs, or strategic affairs
– Prior experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, sustainability, climate policy, or allied sectors will be preferred
– Experience interacting with government bodies, regulators, and industry associations is highly desirable