Project Consultant, Public Affairs

Job Brief

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and driven to perform at a high level. You’ll be expected to think critically, take initiative, and deliver with precision as you help clients navigate uncertainty, manage complexity, and deliver impact across the region and beyond.

What we offer

The opportunity to work alongside smart, collaborative colleagues across India and around the globe. Access to top-tier in-house resources, including opinion research and creative support. Exposure to high-profile, complex issues for leading companies and associations. A culture that values your contributions and empowers you to grow, thrive, and shape your own career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze key policy and regulatory developments in India across all sectors. Conduct in-depth research and analysis on relevant policy issues and legislative developments.
• Develop concise, high-quality policy briefs, regulatory summaries, and internal memos.
• Provide research and documentation support for public affairs and advocacy campaigns.
• Assist in planning and executing stakeholder outreach, including preparing background notes, meeting briefs, and tracking engagement.
• Support in organizing consultations, roundtables, or stakeholder meetings as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• University degree or higher, preferably in Public Affairs, Communications, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in public affairs or policy-related fields. Backgrounds from consulting, think tanks, government agencies, or corporate in-house teams are all welcomed.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Genuine interest in current affairs, policy issues, and global industry trends.
• Proactive, curious, and quick to learn, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on diverse responsibilities and client needs.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools, stakeholder mapping, or advocacy work is an advantage.

About APCO in India

India is playing an increasingly important role in global geopolitics — not only as the world’s largest democracy but also as an emerging economic powerhouse. It is growing and changing at an exponential pace, due to the pro-reform policies of the government and increased investor confidence.

APCO’s India operations began in 2007, and our regional operation is one of the largest and most successful in the firm. Our offerings in India include corporate advisory, government relations, strategic communications, coalition building, crises management and consulting services. Our clients in India include multinational companies, industry associations, non-profit organizations and governments.

We take an integrated approach to consulting, which is based on our strong public affairs heritage, our nuanced understanding of strategic communications and remarkable research, creative and digital capabilities. This is supported by our global perspective and local knowledge, enabling us to address complex issues for our clients and deliver path-breaking campaigns.

Our team in India comprises a significant bench of senior-level staff with deep expertise coming from a range of journalistic, business, management consulting, communications, academic and government backgrounds. The team is based in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. Alongside trusted affiliates, the team penetrates all important markets within and around the sub-continent.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.