Social Impact I Panchayat Raj Bodies & Municipalities I Legal & Regulatory Studies - Intern, Fellow, Associate

Company Description Kshetra Consulting, a subsidiary of Kshetra Research Initiative, is a not-for-profit, non-partisan consulting and research firm focused on India’s development landscape. The organization works to strengthen inclusive democracy and development at the intersection of public policy, government advisory, political campaigns, governance initiatives, media communications, data-tech solutions, and investment promotion. It specializes in building strategy through policy dialogue, operational assistance, resilient design, intelligence, and evidence-based decision-making. Clients include state governments and leadership, national political parties, district administrations, educational institutions, law firms, research organizations, impact investors, professors, non-profits, voluntary groups, influencers, and change-makers.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in Sangli for Social Impact – Panchayat Raj Bodies & Municipalities – Legal & Regulatory Studies at the Intern, Fellow, or Associate level. The role involves supporting research and analysis on legal and regulatory frameworks governing Panchayat Raj institutions and municipal bodies, including local governance laws, policies, and schemes.
Field leadership based data collection, stakeholder interviews, and documentation of governance processes and service delivery at the local government level. The person in this role will assist in preparing policy briefs, case studies, reports, and presentations for government and civil society partners, and contribute to the design and implementation of governance and social impact initiatives.
with local authorities and community members, maintaining accurate records, and collaborating with internal teams on project planning, monitoring, and communication.
Qualifications Strong interest and workable knowledge in public policy, governance, local self-government, legal studies, social impact, related to Panchayat Raj institutions and municipal bodies.
Ability to conduct legal and regulatory research, including reviewing statutes, government notifications, policy documents, and case law relevant to local governance.
Competence in qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as field surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and basic data analysis.
PPT skills to prepare policy notes, reports, briefs, and communication material in clear structure
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with government officials, community stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams on-site.
Community field settings in Satara regions, with the ability to adapt to diverse socio-cultural contexts.
English, Marathi, Hindi is highly beneficial. Educational background in Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Governance, Social Sciences, or; equivalent practical experience is also valued.
Demonstrated commitment to democratic values, equity, and inclusive development, with

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