Overview
The role involves providing research, analytical, and statistical support to the Public Sector (Governance) team in India, focusing on strengthening public institutions and improving public service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining and updating databases on public sector performance, public financial management, fiscal data, and governance indicators relevant to the Indian context.
- Providing substantive inputs to analytical work, including data analysis, production of charts and tables, and preparation of reports, policy notes, and briefings on public sector and governance topics.
- Supporting the preparation of key analytical outputs related to India's public sector.
- Contributing to the preparation and supervision of lending operations and technical assistance activities related to public sector governance reform.
- Engaging with counterparts in the Government of India (central and state levels), development partners, academia, think tanks, and civil society organizations on governance and public sector reform issues.
- Assisting in organizing and facilitating workshops, seminars, and knowledge-sharing events with government and other stakeholders.
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Task Team Leaders and the Practice Manager.
Required Experience
- At least two years of relevant work experience in public sector reform, governance, public financial management, or related areas.
- Strong understanding of public sector governance, public financial management, and institutional reform processes in the Indian context.
- First-hand knowledge of India's governance landscape, including central-state fiscal relations, civil service structures, and public service delivery mechanisms.
- Experience in preparing policy notes, reports, and presentations for senior government officials and/or development organizations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master's degree in public administration, public policy, economics, political science, or a related field.
- A PhD in a relevant discipline would be an asset.
