Assistant Director/Deputy Director – Energy & Infrastructure

Job Title: Assistant Director/Deputy Director – Energy & Infrastructure Location: Delhi Experience: 10–12 years Qualifications: B.Tech/B.Engg or MBA (preferred) / Equivalent in Economics, Policy, Infrastructure Management Job Purpose The position is within the Energy & Infrastructure Vertical at ASSOCHAM, playing a pivotal role in advancing division’s advocacy and industry engagement agenda. The incumbent will lead high-impact policy advocacy and drive sector-focused initiatives spanning Energy, Power, Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, Transmission, Highways & Tunnelling, and Civil Aviation. This role will act as a catalyst for transformative government initiatives, working closely with policymakers, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to address critical sectoral challenges and unlock opportunities for sustainable and inclusive growth. In addition, the role carries a strong mandate for expanding industry membership, deepening stakeholder engagement, and driving revenue growth through innovative programs, conferences, partnerships, and strategic projects. Key Responsibilities - Energy & Infrastructure Division 1. Revenue Strategy & Business Development • Formulate and execute strategies to drive revenue generation through sponsorships, knowledge partnerships, consulting-led projects, and membership expansion. • Contribute to annual revenue targets, budgeting, and long-term financial sustainability of the Division. 2. Policy Advocacy & Government Engagement • Act as a strategic interface between industry stakeholders and key government ministries, regulators, and public agencies including: • Ministry of Power (MoP) • Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) • Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) • Central Electricity Authority (CEA) • Central Electricity Regulatory Authority (CERC) • National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) • National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) • Border Roads Organisation (BRO) • Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) • Airports Authority of India (AAI) • Airports Authority of India (AAI) • Engage in structured consultations, policy dialogues, and regulatory discussions to articulate industry concerns and recommend reforms. 3. Policy Research & Representation • Draft and submit policy representations, industry position papers, consultation responses, and advocacy notes. • Develop evidence-based recommendations addressing power sector reforms, renewable integration, transmission bottlenecks, regulatory barriers • Compile policy compendiums and regulatory trackers for members. 4. Sectoral Project Leadership • Conceptualize and lead high-impact projects across Energy, Power, Infrastructure, including: • Renewable Energy (RE) • Power (Thermal, Hydro, Pumped Storage Projects – PSP) • Green Hydrogen • Highways, Bridges & Tunnelling • Civil Aviation • Collaborate with consulting firms, research institutions, and knowledge partners for joint studies, whitepapers, and implementation roadmaps. 5. Industry Forums & Thought Leadership • Facilitate roundtables, advisory committees, and working groups on priority issues such as energy transition, grid modernization, infrastructure investment, indigenization, and innovation. • Develop research reports, surveys, case studies, and flagship knowledge publications. 6. Events & Flagship Platforms • Conceptualize and execute conferences, summits, CEO roundtables, and sectoral seminars • Secure sponsorships and strategic partnerships to enhance visibility and financial viability. 7. Representation & Strategic Networking • Represent the Chamber at Government forums, policy consultations. • Build and maintain strong networks with corporates, PSUs, regulators and policy makers 8. Membership Growth & Engagement • Drive membership acquisition by onboarding new companies into sectoral councils. • Strengthen engagement with existing members through targeted programs, policy updates, and leadership interactions. • Develop sector-specific councils and task forces to enhance member value. 9. Strategic Planning & Governance • Contribute to annual business plans, division budgets, and long-term growth strategies. • Monitor KPIs related to revenue, policy impact, membership expansion, and event performance. • Ensure alignment of Division initiatives with national priorities Education and Experience • B.Tech/B.Engg graduate or MBA in Marketing/Strategy/Power Management preferred. • Equivalent qualifications in Economics, Policy, or Infrastructure Management may be considered. • 10–12 years of experience in policy advocacy, consulting, or research-driven organizations. • Strong exposure to energy (power, renewable, hydro/PSP, green hydrogen, transmission, distribution)/ infrastructure (Civil Aviation, Highways & Tunnelling). • Proven track record in policy advocacy, project leadership, event management, and revenue generation. • Proven trach record of working with Government bodies, industry associations and industry. Skills 🔹 Functional Skills (Technical & Domain Expertise) 1. Policy & Regulatory Understanding • Knowledge of energy policies (Power, Renewables, Green Hydrogen, Transmission, Storage) • Ability to understand notifications, policy papers • Drafting policy representations and consultation responses 2. Sectoral Knowledge • Power generation (thermal, hydro, nuclear, renewable) • Renewable energy markets (solar, wind, hybrid, storage) • Emerging sectors (Green Hydrogen, carbon markets, energy transition) • Transmission & distribution reforms • Infrastructure Highways, Tunneling and Civil Aviation. 3. Research & Analytical Skills • Preparation of knowledge papers, whitepapers, and reports • Impact assessment of policy changes 4. Government & Institutional Liaison • Engagement with Ministries (Power, MNRE, Civil Aviation, Road Transport and Highways) • Coordination with policy makers, regulators and public sector enterprises 5. Project & Event Management • Conceptualizing conferences, roundtables, task forces • Managing Stakeholder consultations • Delivering sectoral reports and flagship events • Budgeting and vendor coordination 6. Membership & Revenue Development • Identifying prospective member companies • Sponsorship acquisition and partnership development 7. Communication & Documentation • Drafting position papers, concept notes, and policy briefs • Preparing speaking notes for leadership 🔹 Soft Skills (Behavioral & Interpersonal Competencies) 1. Stakeholder Management • Ability to balance diverse industry interests • Relationship management with CEOs, policymakers, and regulators 2. Strategic Thinking • Understanding macroeconomic and geopolitical implications on energy • Aligning chamber initiatives with national priorities 3. Communication & Influence • Persuasive articulation of industry concerns • Public speaking and moderation skills • Diplomacy in government interactions 4. Networking & Relationship Building • Building trust with members and ministries • Maintaining long-term professional relationships • Cross-sector collaboration capability 5. Commercial Orientation • Revenue sensitivity • Proposal writing and sponsorship pitching • Identifying monetizable knowledge products 6. Execution & Ownership • Ability to multitask across multiple sectors • Meeting tight deadlines (especially around policy consultations) • High accountability and follow-through IT Skills • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for document preparation, data analysis, and presentations. • Email and Calendar Management using MS Outlook or similar tools for scheduling and coordination. • Virtual Meeting Platforms (Zoom, MS Teams, Google Meet) for webinars, meetings, and online events. • Online Research Skills to gather industry data, track policy updates, and prepare briefing notes. • Familiar with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and similar platforms, for enhancing efficiency and communication. Comfortable working in ERP environments and leveraging digital systems for process optimization and data-driven decision-making.