Policy & Government Affairs Associate

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth desk research and analysis on a wide range of policy issues including taxation, data privacy, regulatory frameworks, digital governance, and incentives for the IT sector.
  • Track ongoing legislative, regulatory, and governmental developments and prepare timely summaries, alerts, and analysis for the Lead.
  • Draft clear, concise, evidence-based policy briefs, background notes, and initial versions of consultation responses to support the Lead and Manager.
  • Assist in preparing presentations, briefing materials, and content for stakeholder meetings, advocacy campaigns, and industry engagements.
  • Support the Lead in managing stakeholder coordination — including scheduling meetings, preparing talking points, drafting follow-ups, and maintaining contact databases.
  • Participate in meetings, workshops, and consultations as delegated; prepare meeting notes and action trackers for the Policy team.
  • Contribute to digital advocacy efforts by helping draft social media content, monitoring public discourse, and coordinating with the communications team.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to ensure timely execution of advocacy activities, member consultations, and policy research tasks.
  • Maintain organized records of policy developments, government notifications, and sector data to support ongoing research and advocacy priorities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Economics, or a related field.
  • 2-3 years of experience in relevant field.
  • Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights.
  • Excellent writing skills with experience drafting briefs, reports, or research papers (academic or professional).
  • Strong verbal communication skills, with comfort presenting findings internally or in small stakeholder settings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data tools or visualization software is a plus.
  • Experience with grant writing, fundraising, or public-sector engagement is an advantage.
  • Active social media awareness or experience supporting digital advocacy campaigns is preferred.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Islamabad
Organizational Pillar: Policy Advocacy & Government Relations
Role Level: Entry Level (1-3 Years)

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