Policy Analyst

ATREE is seeking Analyst to closely work with Policy Specialist to review, analyze, study, do consultations and draft recommendations on mountain specific policies related to biodiversity conservation, landscape restoration and bio-resources use in the project landscapes and States.

You will be a key member of a team led by the Director -The Himalaya Initiative. You will be responsible for representing ATREE with external stakeholders, including government departments in the project states, IHR states and national level, and will collaborate closely with regional teams in the IHR, and the CPD at ATREE headquarters in Bengaluru.

Scope of role

Reports to: Policy Specialist

Role Dimensions : This role requires policy expertise, stakeholder including government engagement and consultations, and the ability to support policy studies, analysis and advocacy.
Duration of Engagement : 3 years initially, extendable by another 2 years

Responsibilities

• Support Policy Specialist in production of the policy related deliverables of the AMP-Himalaya project.
• Be part of team for reviewing of existing policies on rangelands, forests, agroforestry systems and analysis for bringing mountain specificity in existing policies.
• Support State level policy action plan development and advocacy in Sikkim for restoration and agro-ecology and for OECM/CCA in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Lead in mapping key stakeholders involved in policy-making, and compare existing policies to identify gaps, overlaps and areas lacking mountain specificity across three project landscapes.
• Conduct Focus Group Discussions with local communities in project landscapes, interview experts and organize workshops with stakeholders and policy makers on mountain specific policies on conservation and restoration
• Identify current practices or policies that are detrimental to climate and ecosystem resilience for mountain systems, develop case studies of successful models or practices that integrate mountain specificity into policy implementation
• Support drafting policy recommendations that emphasize mountain specificity and sustainable management practices, based on the analysis and consultations. Present draft recommendations to a multi-stakeholder panel for review and feedback, ensuring they are practical and aligned with regional needs.
• Support running an advocacy campaign to raise awareness and training among government officials, policymakers, community leaders and the general public about the issue in Khangchendzonga Landscape.
• Be part of team to compile a comprehensive report documenting the process, findings, recommendations, and outcomes, and toolkit for IHR and share with all stakeholders.
• Support preparing briefing papers for policymakers and government officials that outline key findings.
• Support the team in creating the Legal-Institutional Framework and Modules for OECMs/CCA in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Apply a proactive strategic approach within and outside the ATREE to generate concrete results leading to policy impacts.
• Write report, track success indicators and manage policy component budget.
• Represent ATREE in national and international forums.

Qualifications

• Masters in a related field, i.e. environmental science, social sciences, natural science, ecology, natural resources management.
• 1 to 2 years of overall experience on policy work, with some experience in the mountains.
• Strong networking skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of policy processes in government systems.
• Proficient in analytical skills, report writing, and documentation.
• Willingness to travel extensively across project locations in the Himalaya.
• Skills to organize and communicate across levels of an organization and across geographies.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with team members.