Title Team Lead Location Mumbai About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, Indias poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing and tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh(Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. Position Summary The Team Lead will be working towards identifying sectors and areas of export strategy, enabling policy environment and ease of doing business and facilitating cluster development for industries in toys, electronics etc. for enabling large-scale employment, and sustainable economic growth in state of Maharashta . We are looking to hire an exceptional TL to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The TL will work on creating actionable plans, sharpening priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner. The role will involve undertaking research and scoping exercises, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating organisational growth and strategy plans, and ensuring that the organisation has the strategic support necessary to achieve its goals. Overall, the TL will provide project design and execution support, aligned with the missions, goals and targets of FED. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about economic growth and the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to solve key challenges of economic development in India. The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The TL should have demonstrated capabilities in project, team and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. Key Responsibilities Work with the leadership to execute state-level work plans, with the aim of achieving the agreed targets and goals, in line with the budget. Stakeholder mapping and providing inputs into advocacy plans, with a focus on engaging state government officials and policymakers. Work closely with the leadership team to establish and maintain deep engagement with state government departments, agencies, and private sector leaders. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success. Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project. Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews. Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various state-level initiatives. Analyse publicly available state-level data/ information and provide relevant insights to inform decision making. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Masters/bachelors degree from a top-tier institution, preferably in high-performing courses 6 to 12 years of relevant experience. Solid planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills. High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require. Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data. Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision Can-do attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Why Join Us? At FED, you will be part of an influential organisation that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on India's economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. Join us in our mission to drive substantial and lasting economic growth. Discover more about us on our Careers Page. You can also find the link to our publications here
Title Team Lead Location Vijaywada About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India’s poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians’ quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work: FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing and tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh (Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. The team is currently working closely with the UP Government on its “Mission Trillion Dollar” economy and the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MEITY), the Ministry of Textiles & Apparel at the center on reform roadmaps for their respective sectors. Position Summary The Team Lead will be working towards identifying sectors and areas of export strategy, enabling policy environment and ease of doing business and facilitating cluster development for industries in toys, electronics etc. for enabling large-scale employment, and sustainable economic growth in state of Andhra Pradesh. We are looking to hire an exceptional TL to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The TL will work on creating actionable plans, sharpening priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner. The role will involve undertaking research and scoping exercises, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating organisational growth and strategy plans, and ensuring that the organisation has the strategic support necessary to achieve its goals.Overall, the TL will provide project design and execution support, aligned with the missions, goals and targets of FED. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about economic growth and the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to solve key challenges of economic development in India. The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The TL should have demonstrated capabilities in project, team and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. Key Responsibilities Work with the leadership to execute state-level work plans, with the aim of achieving the agreed targets and goals, in line with the budget. Stakeholder mapping and providing inputs into advocacy plans, with a focus on engaging state government officials and policymakers. Work closely with the leadership team to establish and maintain deep engagement with state government departments, agencies, and private sector leaders. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success. Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project. Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews. Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various state-level initiatives. Analyse publicly available state-level data/ information and provide relevant insights to inform decision making. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Masters/bachelors degree from a top-tier institution, preferably in high-performing courses 6 to 8 years of relevant experience. Solid planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills. High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require. Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data. Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision ‘Can-do’ attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Why Join Us? At FED, you will be part of an influential organisation that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on India’s economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. Join us in our mission to drive substantial and lasting economic growth. Discover more about us on our Careers Page. You can also find the link to our publications here.
Title Team Lead Location Vijaywada About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India’s poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians’ quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work: FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing and tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh (Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. The team is currently working closely with the UP Government on its “Mission Trillion Dollar” economy and the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MEITY), the Ministry of Textiles & Apparel at the center on reform roadmaps for their respective sectors. Position Summary The Team Lead will be working towards identifying sectors and areas of export strategy, enabling policy environment and ease of doing business and facilitating cluster development for industries in toys, electronics etc. for enabling large-scale employment, and sustainable economic growth in state of Andhra Pradesh. We are looking to hire an exceptional TL to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The TL will work on creating actionable plans, sharpening priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner. The role will involve undertaking research and scoping exercises, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating organisational growth and strategy plans, and ensuring that the organisation has the strategic support necessary to achieve its goals.Overall, the TL will provide project design and execution support, aligned with the missions, goals and targets of FED. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about economic growth and the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to solve key challenges of economic development in India. The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The TL should have demonstrated capabilities in project, team and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. Key Responsibilities Work with the leadership to execute state-level work plans, with the aim of achieving the agreed targets and goals, in line with the budget. Stakeholder mapping and providing inputs into advocacy plans, with a focus on engaging state government officials and policymakers. Work closely with the leadership team to establish and maintain deep engagement with state government departments, agencies, and private sector leaders. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success. Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project. Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews. Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various state-level initiatives. Analyse publicly available state-level data/ information and provide relevant insights to inform decision making. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Masters/bachelors degree from a top-tier institution, preferably in high-performing courses 6 to 8 years of relevant experience. Solid planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills. High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require. Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data. Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision ‘Can-do’ attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Why Join Us? At FED, you will be part of an influential organisation that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on India’s economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. Join us in our mission to drive substantial and lasting economic growth. Discover more about us on our Careers Page. You can also find the link to our publications here.
Title Program Manager Location Mumbai About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, Indias poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing and tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh(Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. Position Summary The Team Lead will be working towards identifying sectors and areas of export strategy, enabling policy environment and ease of doing business and facilitating cluster development for industries in toys, electronics etc. for enabling large-scale employment, and sustainable economic growth in state of Maharashta . We are looking to hire an exceptional TL to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The TL will work on creating actionable plans, sharpening priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner. The role will involve undertaking research and scoping exercises, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating organisational growth and strategy plans, and ensuring that the organisation has the strategic support necessary to achieve its goals. Overall, the TL will provide project design and execution support, aligned with the missions, goals and targets of FED. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about economic growth and the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to solve key challenges of economic development in India. The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The TL should have demonstrated capabilities in project, team and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. Key Responsibilities Work with the leadership to execute state-level work plans, with the aim of achieving the agreed targets and goals, in line with the budget. Stakeholder mapping and providing inputs into advocacy plans, with a focus on engaging state government officials and policymakers. Work closely with the leadership team to establish and maintain deep engagement with state government departments, agencies, and private sector leaders. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success. Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project. Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews. Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various state-level initiatives. Analyse publicly available state-level data/ information and provide relevant insights to inform decision making. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Masters/bachelors degree from a top-tier institution, preferably in high-performing courses 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Solid planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills. High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require. Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data. Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision Can-do attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Why Join Us? At FED, you will be part of an influential organisation that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on India's economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. Join us in our mission to drive substantial and lasting economic growth. Discover more about us on our Careers Page. You can also find the link to our publications here
Position: Program Manager Location: Mumbai About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India's poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya , Naushad Forbes , Gurcharan Das , Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work FED has identified Export-Led Labour Intensive Manufacturing, Tourism and Construction as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour-intensive manufacturing as this is an area of the highest upside if the right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh (Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy : Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data-backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and the need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, and social media as well as one-on-one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. The team is currently working closely with the UP Government on its Mission Trillion Dollar economy. The team is also working with Telangana and Tamil Nadu governments on their economic growth agenda. Position Summary The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The associate should have demonstrated capabilities in project and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. The associate will have a steep learning curve and would be expected to hit the ground running on live projects with Government institutions. This is a rotational role and you may be assigned to contribute towards the success of multiple workstreams. Areas of Work: The Manager will: Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various projects Analyze publicly available data/ information and provide relevant insights Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Bachelors or equivalent degree, preferably in Economics, required 3-6 years of relevant experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision Can-do attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Discover more about us on our Careers Page You can also find the link to our publications here. Apply now!
About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India’s poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians’ quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work: FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Position Summary The Financial Analyst role involves collaborating with the diverse Administrative and Finance associates providing support to the domain specific tasks. The role directly reports to the Senior Financial Manager. Key Responsibilities Review and process staff reimbursements, consultant fees, vendor payments, and salaries. Enter invoices, update cost centres, and maintain accurate financial records in the accounting software. Reconcile bank statements and ensure proper documentation for all transactions. Maintain donor contribution records, including updating donor sheets, verifying KYC documents, and ensuring pledge letters are in place before recording donations. Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports, including cash flow statements, to support management decision-making. Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, including deposit of TDS, Provident Fund contributions, and other regulatory obligations. Track utilization of funds and ensure alignment with budgets and donor commitments. Provide accurate data and support for annual audits and finalization of financial statements. Manage donor-related compliance, including preparation and submission of Form 10BD, generation of Form 10BE, and other statutory submissions. Oversee compliance with company law requirements, including DIR-3 KYC for directors and ROC filings. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's or equivalent degree required 12+ years of work experience with prior experience in related field. Excellent spoken and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Title Team Lead Location Lucknow About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, Indias poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing and tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Meet Our Leaders: Piyush Doshi(Operating Partner) Rahul Ahluwalia(Founding Director) Vinay Ramesh(Chief Operating Officer) Our Approach FED work streams are divided into three primary areas. Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors. The team is currently working closely with the UP Government on its Mission Trillion Dollar economy and the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MEITY), the Ministry of Textiles & Apparel at the center on reform roadmaps for their respective sectors. Position Summary We are looking to hire an exceptional TL to join the team in an exciting time of organisational growth and development. The TL will work on creating actionable plans, sharpening priorities, and ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner. The role will involve undertaking research and scoping exercises, establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, creating organisational growth and strategy plans, and ensuring that the organisation has the strategic support necessary to achieve its goals.Overall, the TL will provide project design and execution support, aligned with the missions, goals and targets of FED. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about economic growth and the impact sector. This role includes working with senior stakeholders and engaging with them on strategic projects that have the potential to solve key challenges of economic development in India. The FED team works with internal and external stakeholders on cross functional projects. The TL should have demonstrated capabilities in project, team and stakeholder management, as well as excellent oral & written communication skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a bias towards action and the ability to work with ambiguous requirements. Key Responsibilities Work with the leadership to execute state-level work plans, with the aim of achieving the agreed targets and goals, in line with the budget. Stakeholder mapping and providing inputs into advocacy plans, with a focus on engaging state government officials and policymakers. Work closely with the leadership team to establish and maintain deep engagement with state government departments, agencies, and private sector leaders. Take on diverse operational tasks to ensure organisational success. Prepare structured documents and other collaterals (including presentations, excel sheets etc.) as per the requirements for the project. Prepare progress reports from time-to-time for internal and external reviews. Project manage and coordinate with stakeholders concerned with various state-level initiatives. Analyse publicly available state-level data/ information and provide relevant insights to inform decision making. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Masters/bachelors degree from a top-tier institution, preferably in high-performing courses 6 to 8 years of relevant experience. Solid planning and organisational skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, protocol and deadline. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder-facing skills including solid presentation and facilitation skills. High level of flexibility and responsiveness with the ability to shift priorities quickly and as organisational demands require. Comfortable managing and working with large spreadsheets of data. Ability to work independently and proactively, with minimal supervision Can-do attitude and openness to learn in ambiguous situations Why Join Us? At FED, you will be part of an influential organisation that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on Indias economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. Join us in our mission to drive substantial and lasting economic growth. Discover more about us on our Careers Page. You can also find the link to our publications here
About Us Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about a sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India. The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India’s poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians’ quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably. FED will identify select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and then work with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution. Our Work: FED has identified export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics. Position Summary The Financial Analyst role involves collaborating with the diverse Administrative and Finance associates providing support to the domain specific tasks. The role directly reports to the Senior Financial Manager. Key Responsibilities Review and process staff reimbursements, consultant fees, vendor payments, and salaries. Enter invoices, update cost centres, and maintain accurate financial records in the accounting software. Reconcile bank statements and ensure proper documentation for all transactions. Maintain donor contribution records, including updating donor sheets, verifying KYC documents, and ensuring pledge letters are in place before recording donations. Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports, including cash flow statements, to support management decision-making. Ensure timely compliance with statutory requirements, including deposit of TDS, Provident Fund contributions, and other regulatory obligations. Track utilization of funds and ensure alignment with budgets and donor commitments. Provide accurate data and support for annual audits and finalization of financial statements. Manage donor-related compliance, including preparation and submission of Form 10BD, generation of Form 10BE, and other statutory submissions. Oversee compliance with company law requirements, including DIR-3 KYC for directors and ROC filings. Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Bachelor's or equivalent degree required 12+ years of work experience with prior experience in related field. Excellent spoken and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint and Word