Job Description
Title: Project Associate/Analyst
Location: Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh
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 highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics.
Our Approach
FED work streams are divided into three primary areas.
Position Summary
We are looking to hire an exceptional analysts to join the team in an exciting time of organizational growth and development. The analyst 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 and leading execution on client deliverables. Overall, the analyst 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 whoenjoy 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 analyst 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
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: