Political Intelligence Associate

About I-PAC:

Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) is India's first & largest cross-party political advocacy group, widely credited to have revolutionized election campaigning in India.

I-PAC is the platform for students and young professionals to participate in and make a meaningful contribution to political affairs, grassroots development, and governance of the country without necessarily being part of a political party. Starting as Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG) in 2013, I-PAC has brought together some of the best minds from diverse academic and professional backgrounds and has provided them with a unique opportunity to engage closely in the election process and influence policymaking in India.

For more information on I-PAC, please visit https://www.indianpac.com

About the Role:

We are looking for a Political Intelligence Associate. In this role, you will be responsible for tracking political developments, generating real-time intelligence, and converting field and secondary data into actionable report insights for senior leadership and campaign teams.

You will work in a fast-paced political environment where accuracy, timeliness, and structured thinking are critical. The role requires a strong understanding of political dynamics, an analytical mindset, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders across field and central teams.

Core Competencies:

• Campaign Monitoring & Tracking
• Political Research & Intelligence Gathering
• Data Collection, Analysis & Interpretation
• Report Writing & Structured Documentation
• Political Landscape & Stakeholder Analysis
• Floor Coordination & Team Leadership
• MS Excel | PowerPoint | Google Workspace

What You Will Do:

• Monitor political campaigns, public sentiment, media narratives, and on-ground developments on a daily basis.
• Track key political indicators and campaign performance against defined objectives and milestones.
• Conduct primary and secondary research on political trends, governance issues, policy developments, and constituency-level dynamics.
• Collect, clean, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate timely political intelligence.
• Prepare structured reports, briefs, trackers, and presentations for internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Support strategic planning by providing real-time inputs, risk assessments, and stakeholder insights.
• Coordinate closely with field teams, research teams, and central leadership to ensure seamless information flow.
• Maintain standardized documentation and reporting formats to ensure consistency and speed of delivery.
• Support floor operations through task coordination, follow-ups, and deadline management.

What We Are Looking For:

• 12 years of experience in political research, campaign monitoring, public policy research, or related domains.
• A strong understanding of India's political landscape, electoral processes, and governance structures.
• Develop campaign tracking reports capturing outreach metrics, engagement levels, and regional trends.
• Coordinate closely with field teams, research teams, and central leadership to ensure seamless information flow.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Any Discipline from any Tier-1 / Tier-2 College

Location:

The base location is Kolkata (However, the candidate should be open to travel as per project requirements)