Senior Associate, Food & Agriculture; FMCG & Consumer Products

POSITION TITLE: Senior Associate, Food & Agriculture; FMCG & Consumer ProductsLOCATION: US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Delhi Office – Sanatan, IILM Centre for Arts & Ideas, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: The role entails managing a portfolio of companies spanning agriculture and allied services, including chemicals and fertilizers, seeds, farm equipment, technology in agribusiness as well as a range of FMCG companies. This role requires expertise and the ability to lead on policy developments in the portfolio, identify key issues, prepare background briefs, engage key stakeholders, and lead the policy discussions/ stakeholder meetings and initiatives. This would also require the person to develop strategic and long-term initiatives/ partnerships to build new opportunities in the sector and drive growth.This position reports to the India Managing Director of the US India Strategic Partnership Forum. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Analyze the existing regulatory environment, craft and effectively deliver a coordinated advocacy strategy that helps mitigate risks, thereby playing a pivotal role in catalyzing sustainable growth for the business. Real-time tracking of new developments within the portfolio by reading trade press, GOI websites, the US Government, and other sources.Work with external stakeholders and experts to determine potential opportunities, regulatory issues, and trade barriers arising from such changes that may affect the members, their operating models, or their products.In addition, engage with the centre, state, other agriculture ecosystem stakeholders, the community economic development workforce, and other key, officials as well as other key public/private stakeholder groups. Facilitate meetings between USISPF members and key stakeholders, including the government, regulators, and alliance partners, to promote and advocate on issues at hand. In addition, engage with the Centre, state, and community level and other key officials, as well as other key public/private stakeholder groups. Prepare submissions and engage in consultation with regulators, policymakers & overall decision makers.Manage and curate programs and events within the portfolio. Contribute to public policy and advocacy activity within USISPF, which will include coordinating and drafting responses to public consultation papers, position papers, and speaking notes for company representation in conferences, panels, round tables, etc. Participating in industry associations and other industry group work on regulatory change, including contributing to industry association responses to consultation papers. Ensure that all member companies assigned to the portfolio are regularly engaged with the Forum. This includes soliciting their policy views, joining them in government meetings, and polling members on key issues. The Senior Associate will work with the Business Development team to provide policy support for the expansion of the membership base by adding new members in the sector.Lead in preparing knowledge papers, Reports, Position papers, newsletters, and other sectoral representations.Ensure participation in all relevant govt stakeholder consultations in relevant departments & Ministries e.g., Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food Processing Industry, FSSAI, DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry etc & input submissions beforehand. To engage and develop working relationships with other partner associations/professional bodies, to jointly work upon sectoral submissions/ Flagship events etc.To organize member briefing sessions/ meetings on a regular basis, especially after relevant announcements, orders, Circulars, press releases, and joint statements. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience related to the agriculture/food processing sector. Prior consulting/advocacy work or experience in the field of public-private partnership in the sector is a plus.A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a relevant discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred. A basic familiarity/understanding of India’s culture, political structure, government functioning and business environment is requiredProficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required. Fluent written and spoken English is necessary. Excellent skills in research, analysis, writing, speaking, and client relations are required.  Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the Agriculture Sector and background in advocacy and public policy development.Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact at the highest corporate, political, and educational institution levels. Ability to maintain the highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality, and integrity, with a strong professional reputation in the industry. Ability to identify and understand key technical aspects pertaining to corporate operations in legislative and regulatory proposals.Ability to influence, negotiate with, and persuade others as required. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong judgment/decision-making skills, and political acumen.Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others.  Please send your CVs to Ms. Shruti Nagpal at  

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