Associate/Senior Associate

About the role

IDinsight’s India governance team seeks an Associate or Senior Associate in Shillong to support the GO-HRM project with the Meghalaya government. The role involves embedded stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and managing project workflows to improve public sector HR and service delivery. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Shillong, Meghalaya.

What you’ll do

• Drive day-to-day execution of the GO-HRM project in Meghalaya
• Engage extensively with government stakeholders in an embedded manner
• Manage project team workflow, systems, and deliverables
• Create client deliverables including reports, slide decks, and presentations
• Use data tools to identify gaps and support decision-making for partners
• Develop strategic communications to build awareness of GO-HRM approach
• Coordinate with multiple government departments for cross-departmental alignment
• Contribute to office culture and organizational knowledge-building

What you’ll bring

• 2-5 years experience working with Indian government departments
• Sectoral expertise in health, nutrition, or rural development
• Experience in public sector HR processes or performance management
• Ability to navigate complex government structures and build relationships
• Strong analytical skills with exposure to econometrics or research tools
• Excellent writing skills for policy briefs and analytical reports

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Meghalaya’s administrative context
• Working proficiency in Khasi and/or Garo languages
• Experience coordinating across multiple government departments

Skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive international health insurance with mental health coverage
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Relocation benefits
• Travel stipend
• Technology and work-from-home stipends