At FED, your role will be diverse and exciting. You’ll get the opportunity to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders, which will help bring your team's vision to life. As part of our close-knit and experienced team, you'll have ample opportunities for growth. Join us for a fulfilling journey!
Opportunity to influence the Government – the biggest change agent
Convert your passion for development by catalysing impact at population scale
Translate your corporate and research experience into relevant policy and on-ground reform
Work with India’s most influential leaders – within governments, businesses, media and academia
Lead reforms across the value chain – spanning policy development and implementation
“We are working with some of the biggest states in India to help shape their export strategy, identify the obstacles in their journey towards accelerating India's economic growth, and chart out their roadmap for reform. If you’re looking at scale, if your ambition is massive, this is the place to be!”
“What prompted me to make the switch from a career in corporate finance and investment banking to the development sector was the complexity and ability to impact the lives of millions of people across India. Working with FED has been a very enriching experience.”
FED Advisory Board member Dr Arvind Panagariya, accompanied by FED team met with Hon'ble CM of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Ji, along with his senior team. FED is supporting the Uttar Pradesh govt in its 'Mission 1 Trillion' and has received the Chief Minister's Office's approval for the creation of a manufacturing cluster.
In Punjab, FED has co-created a transformation strategy for Amritsar Tourism with the govt and facilitated a mechanism that brings together all stakeholders for implementing it - a Destination Management Organisation (DMO). Through this DMO, we have identified land parcels that can be developed through public-private partnerships.
In Tamil Nadu, we've enabled engagement between government and industry through sectoral roundtables, investors meet, and policy action dialogues. Besides our mission to increase food processing exports, we've also drafted a roadmap to expand capital goods manufacturing exports.
FED believes in fostering team unity through regular informal gathering, outings and offsites. Besides affording us a break from our work schedules, team outings are also an opportunity to catch up with our colleagues based in Lucknow and Chennai, exchange feedback and key learnings, and take inspiration from each other's growth journeys.
What India needs to create successful economic zones: Rahul Ahluwalia , Ronak Pol
Mint
The inclusive policy we need for women's economic empowerment is promotion of labour-intensive exports: Rahul Ahluwalia
Economic Times
Opinion | Reimagining SEZs to Drive Economic Competitiveness: Rahul Ahluwalia, Ronak Pol
Outlook Business
India’s $500 billion opportunity — and how not to lose it: Ashish Dhawan, Vinay Ramesh
The Indian Express
We look for candidates with strong analytical & problem-solving skills, with a keen interest to learn. Given our small size, we value team-members can work both collaboratively and independently, as required
| Position | Location | Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Program Associate/Manager | Lucknow, UP, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Program Manager Bangalore | Bengaluru, KA, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Program Manager Delhi | Delhi, DL, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Project Associate/Analyst | Delhi, DL, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Project Lead - Knowledge | Delhi, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Project Manager - Policy & Communications | New Delhi, Delhi, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Senior Project Associate | Delhi, DL, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Team Lead - Electronics | Delhi, DL, India | View Detail Apply Now |
| Team Lead Lucknow | Lucknow, UP, India | View Detail Apply Now |
If you are excited about our mission, but don’t see any open roles that are a match for you, fill out our Application Form. We review submissions on a rolling basis and will reach out if we think you might be a good fit. Please note that we cannot respond to all applications. You will hear from us if you are shortlisted for the first level in the screening process.
If your profile matches the current openings, the Talent Acquisition team from FED will connect with you within three weeks. In the event you don't receive a response to your application, it likely indicates that there is not a direct alignment between your profile and the specific role you applied for.
Step 1: (following application shortlisting) A member of our talent acquisition team will arrange an introductory audio or video call to explore your background, skills, and motivation for joining FED. In some instances, additional team members may coordinate subsequent discussions.
Step 2: Depending on your interest in specific roles and the available positions for recruitment, the talent advisor will progress your application to the next stages. This involves completing a written assignment or case study to evaluate your suitability for the role and assess your communication skills.
Step 3: Upon successful completion of the assignment, you will undergo 1 or 2 interview rounds with hiring managers and leadership to further evaluate your candidacy.
This process can typically take between 3-4 weeks.
The interview will include behavioural questions aimed at understanding your enthusiasm for the industry and the company, as well as your short- to medium-term career objectives and the assigned task. Additionally, we will evaluate your analytical and structural thinking capabilities. It is advisable to familiarize yourself with our website, blogs, and media content. You are also encouraged to connect with any of our team members for further insights.
It depends on the role for which you have applied. In most cases, the ability to do basic research, analyses and communicate your ideas concisely is needed. Specific technical skills required for a particular role are mentioned in the JDs.
FED salaries are competitive within the development consulting and social sector. Salary ranges are specific to positions and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
We will try to match your skills and location preferences to our open positions. If these don’t check, our TA team will let you know of any future openings that align. Your CV is with us in our database!
We offer internship opportunities based on project needs and the availability of mentors who can provide guidance during the internship. Please fill out the General Application form if you’d like to join as an intern. We are always looking for young, dynamic individuals to join us. You can also reach out to a specific member of the team with whom you would like to work.
Yes, we hire both graduates and postgraduates. Qualifications vary based on the role. Typically, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking skills.
Certainly - ensure to specify the position you previously applied for and the FED team member you engaged with. Additionally, emphasize how your educational and professional experiences since your last application have influenced your growth and why you are now more qualified to apply for the current role(s).
