Job Title: Mentor – Organisation Strategy & Government Relations (Preferably a Retired IAS Officer)Location: Flexible with availability for occasional travel for meetings, reviews, or government coordinationHonorarium: Fixed monthly honorarium About Samvedna Development Society ():Samvedna Development Society is a mission-driven organization working across development sectors to support sustainable, inclusive, and climate-resilient growth. We collaborate closely with government bodies, urban local institutions, and development partners to design and implement high-impact programs in urban development, smart infrastructure, livelihoods, and institutional strengthening.Role Overview:SDS has been working in the social sector for past 15 years with hands on experience of working with variety of clients/ donors in multiple geographies and sub-sectors. With this platform and legacy, we aspire to leapfrog to maximise our impact. We are looking to on-board a mentor with decades of experience of serving society through public service (preferably a superannuated IAS with great experience and exposure in social sector) who can guide and support us with organisational vision & strategy, policy advisory, opportunity mapping, government relations to strengthen our organisational impact and legacy. The role requires deep domain expertise in urban governance, smart cities, municipal corporations, and industrial development, along with strong relationships across central, state, and local government bodies.Why Join Us?Opportunity to contribute expertise to impactful development initiativesOpportunity to strengthen and build a legacy that can serve the society and generations to comeInterested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume along with a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience and qualifications to aditya.kumar@Samvedna Development Society (SDS) is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Mentor – Organisation Strategy & Government Relations (Preferably a Retired IAS Officer)