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We are looking people wth Consulting background who have a strong interest in exploring projects pertaining to Economic Growth and Deregulations. Please share your resume with us at chaitanya@theconvergencefoundation.org with subject: Consultant at FED

Position Title: Consultant

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 and Tourism as the highest opportunity sectors for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labor-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.

 

●  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 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.

 

FED team

• Advisory Board: Dr Arvind Panagariya (Ex-VC NITI Aayog), Naushad Forbes (Co-chairman of Forbes Marshall), Gurcharan Das (Ex-MD, Procter & Gamble Worldwide), Jerry Rao (Ex-CEO, Mphasis) and Ashish Dhawan (Founder, TCF)
• Governing Council: Aruna Sundararajan (Ex-Telecom Secretary, GOI), Banmali Agrawala (Chairman, Tata Electronics), Ramesh Mangaleswaran (Ex- Senior Partner McKinsey), Ramesh Abhishek (Ex-DPIIT Secretary), Rana Hasan (Director, ADB), and Ravi Venkatesan (Ex-Chairman, Microsoft India).
• Our Leaders:
  • Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner)
  • Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director)
  • Vinay Ramesh (Chief Operating Officer

Why join FED

At FED, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the sector and shape its future. We offer a collaborative, dynamic, and forward-thinking work environment where your ideas and initiatives can lead to meaningful change. 

 

Role Summary

The Consultant will be a dynamic professional passionate about improving India’s business environment and enhancing its manufacturing potential. This role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement abilities, and a problem-solving mindset to work closely with state and central governments, businesses, and policymakers.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on deregulation and ease of doing business in India, focusing on identifying key pain points faced by industries in setting up and operating their units.
• Perform both primary and secondary research to assess gaps in existing processes and policies across critical areas such as land acquisition, environmental clearances, trade regulations, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) compliance, logistics, and other relevant domains.
• Engage with stakeholders at multiple levels, including central and state governments, industry representatives, and key decision-makers, to gather insights and propose actionable recommendations.
• Develop high-quality, client-ready outputs that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to facilitate policy improvements and regulatory streamlining.
• Conduct research on business regulations, policy reforms, and global best practices to streamline regulatory processes.
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry bodies, and businesses to identify challenges and propose solutions for improving ease of doing business.
• Support initiatives that drive regulatory simplification, digitization, and process efficiency at state and national levels.
• Analyze data to track the effectiveness of EODB reforms and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to policy briefs, white papers, and presentations to influence decision-making.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in public policy, economic development, consulting, or regulatory affairs.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience working with government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, or industry associations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a problem-solving approach.

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