Senior Consultant – Policy, Research & Digital Transformation

Job Title :
Senior Consultant – Policy, Research & Digital Transformation

Location:

India (with travel as required), Delhi based is preferred

Engagement:  Full-time / Project-based (as per study requirements)

About Us

Celebrating over fifteen years of innovative and collaborative work, Athena Infonomics has established itself as a data-driven global consultancy that leverages social science research, data science, and technology to provide user-centric, context-specific solutions and advice to decision makers.  Our multidisciplinary and multi-cultural team of 75+ professionals spread across Asia, Africa, US and Europe  exemplify extensive experience in designing and applying research methods to co-design and co-produce useful research that is inclusive and relevant.

Our team of data scientists apply agile programming and ICT tools in order to deliver responsive and practical data and digital solutions—making for an innovative, technology-oriented business model that sets us apart in the international development space.

The international business community is taking notice of this unique approach: in 2021 alone, Athena Infonomics was recognized on The Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, and Statista's High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021 and 2022 ranking, and was selected as one of The Economic Times and Statista's 2021, 2022 and 2023 India Growth Champions.

About The Study

The Senior Consultant will support a national-level study focused on  advancing AI adoption among Manufacturing MSMEs , with sectoral coverage including  textiles, pharmaceuticals (including med-tech), electronics , and related manufacturing ecosystems. The study operates at the intersection of  government policy, industry practices, digital transformation, and applied research , and involves close engagement with government stakeholders, industry bodies, MSMEs, and technology ecosystem actors.

Role Overview

The Senior Consultant will play a critical role in  research design, policy analysis, field-based qualitative and quantitative research, and development of high-quality knowledge outputs  such as white papers, policy briefs, and research reports.

The role requires strong familiarity with  government policies, schemes, and institutional frameworks , particularly in the MSME and manufacturing context, along with the ability to translate field insights and data into  clear, evidence-based recommendations  for policymakers and ecosystem stakeholders.

This is a  hands-on research and writing role , requiring analytical rigor, stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to work across sectors and data sources.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Analytical Responsibilities

Design and execute qualitative and quantitative research methodologies aligned with the study objectives, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and case studies.
Conduct policy and ecosystem analysis related to MSMEs, manufacturing sectors, digital transformation, and AI adoption at central and state levels.
Analyse government schemes, regulatory frameworks, and institutional mechanisms relevant to MSMEs, electronics, pharmaceuticals/med-tech, and textiles.
Support data analysis using appropriate qualitative and/or quantitative tools to generate actionable insights.
Synthesize multi-source data (policy documents, field findings, stakeholder inputs, secondary research) into structured analytical outputs.
Writing & Knowledge Outputs

Lead and contribute to the drafting of white papers, research reports, policy briefs, concept notes, and consultation summaries.
Translate complex research findings into clear, well-structured, and policy-relevant narratives suitable for government and industry audiences.
Ensure all written outputs meet high standards of analytical depth, clarity, coherence, and evidence-based reasoning.
Support preparation of presentations, discussion notes, and background papers for stakeholder consultations, workshops, and validation sessions.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with government ministries, state departments, implementing agencies, industry associations, and sector experts to support research, validation, and dissemination…