Regional Head - Jaipur

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Identify, map, and build relationships with key stakeholders across government ministries, regulatory authorities, and external bodies.
• Act as the first point of contact for government ministries, creating avenues for engagement and advocacy.
• Use personal networks and develop new contacts to enhance outreach and influence opportunities.
• Represent Essar Capital at relevant forums, events, and industry associations (e.g., CII, FICCI).

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong, long-term relations with ministries, regulatory agencies, and junior government functionaries to support Essar’s business agenda.
• Facilitate routine interactions for project-related matters and gather intelligence to support Essar businesses.
• Host, invite, and engage government stakeholders at industry events, conferences, and policy discussions.

Government & Policy Interface

• Conduct meetings with bureaucrats and junior officials to secure relevant information that supports management in high-level engagements.
• Track changes in government regulations, rulings, and policies; draft reports analyzing potential impact on Essar businesses.
• Provide timely insights on policy developments impacting Essar Capital’s industries and projects.
• Assist in preparation and submission of documents, forms, and applications for policy-related work.

Support to Leadership & CRG Team

• Provide protocol assistance to promoters, directors, CXOs, and senior management during ministry visits.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentations, and communication material for policy engagement.
• Support CRG team members in resolving challenges or bottlenecks caused by regulatory and policy environments.
• Handle fieldwork and operational support for issues related to government administrative authorities.
• Build strong networks with public interest groups and think tanks relevant to Essar’s businesses.

Key Competencies

• Strong relationship-building and networking skills with government and regulatory authorities.
• Deep understanding of government structures, functioning, and policy-making processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to align government engagement to business priorities.
• Strong organizational and execution skills.

Experience

• 10+ years of relevant experience in government relations and policy advocacy
• Proven track record of engaging with ministries, regulators, and industry associations.
• Experience in managing external stakeholders and facilitating leadership-level engagement.