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Lokesh Kumar
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Lokesh Kumar

Jammu

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Policy ResearcherPolicy Consultant | Third-Party Coordinator & Narrative StrategistPolitical ConsultantPolitical Consultant | Zonal Coordinator

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

₹1000000/yr - ₹2000000/yr

Summary

Political and policy consultant with expertise in narrative strategy, policy analysis, and governance communication. Proven track record in policy research, program evaluation, and documentation, with strong skills in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at translating complex political and policy issues into evidence-based recommendations, briefing notes, and actionable insights to support decision-making, strengthen institutional capacity, and drive impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Policy Researcher

Neeti Varta Institute of Policy Research
12.2025 - 01.2026

Completed a Policy Research Programme (December 2025) with a focus on Regional Governance and Employment Policy. Authored a research study titled “Youth Unemployment in Jammu and Kashmir: A Critical Analysis of Mission Youth and Structural Bottlenecks,” examining policy gaps and structural challenges in the regional labour market.

Policy Consultant | Third-Party Coordinator & Narrative Strategist

Varahe Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed third-party social media pages and digital communication for strategic outreach.
  • Conducted policy research and analysis to support governance-focused narratives.
  • Developed and executed narrative strategies and content writing tailored to J&K's political landscape.

Political Consultant

SMCC
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Part of the SMCC campaign's core team.
  • Managed KYOC (Know Your Opposition Candidate)
  • Acted as the CMS Point of Contact, overseeing data coordination, task reporting, and backend operations.

Political Consultant | Zonal Coordinator

SMCC
08.2024 - 10.2024
  • Coordinated zonal campaign activities (Phases 1–3), with a focus on strategic execution.
  • Managed constituency-level third-party social media pages to boost outreach.
  • Contributed narrative inputs and messaging direction during the Assembly elections.

Intern - Library Science

University of Jammu
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Focused on cataloguing, digital archiving, and user services.

Project Coordinator

Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD)
J&K And Ladakh
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Conducted research and drafted documentation for sectors including tourism, infrastructure, solar energy, and education.
  • Facilitated dialogue between government bodies and private stakeholders.

Engineer Intern - Cloud & Infrastructure

Rooman Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Trained in EMC-certified cloud infrastructure environments.

Education

PG Diploma - Business Management

University of Jammu
Jammu
11-2025

B.Lib.I.Sc - Library & Information Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
06-2024

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi
06-2023

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
Jammu
11-2016

Skills

  • Political narrative strategy
  • Third-party relationship management
  • Client management systems
  • Policy research and documentation
  • Team coordination
  • Social media tools
  • Political content management systems
  • Research and writing
  • Policy analysis

Certification

EMC Academic Associate - Cloud Infrastructure and Services

Personal Information

Timeline

Policy Researcher

Neeti Varta Institute of Policy Research
12.2025 - 01.2026

Policy Consultant | Third-Party Coordinator & Narrative Strategist

Varahe Analytics Pvt. Ltd.
12.2024 - 07.2025

Political Consultant

SMCC
10.2024 - 11.2024

Political Consultant | Zonal Coordinator

SMCC
08.2024 - 10.2024

Intern - Library Science

University of Jammu
03.2024 - 04.2024

Project Coordinator

Ladakh Jammu Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue (LEAD)
01.2022 - 02.2022

Engineer Intern - Cloud & Infrastructure

Rooman Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
02.2017 - 08.2017

PG Diploma - Business Management

University of Jammu

B.Lib.I.Sc - Library & Information Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University

B.A. (Hons) - Political Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University

B.E. - Computer Science Engineering

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology
Lokesh Kumar