Job Description

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 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 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, EODB 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.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and executing communications strategies related to policy initiatives and advocacy efforts. We are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our dynamic team at the Foundation for Economic Development. In this role, you will create compelling content, manage communication channels, and support advocacy initiatives to promote our organization's mission of creating sustained and broad-based economic growth. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with strong project management skills to contribute to impactful economic development projects and advocate for policies that foster growth and prosperity while effectively communicating complex policy issues to various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Content Creation:

1. Develop and execute comprehensive content strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives.

2. Produce high-quality, engaging content for various channels, including websites, blogs, social media, newsletters, reports, and press releases.

3. Conduct research to gather relevant information and statistics and translate complex economic concepts into accessible and compelling content.

4. Collaborate with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and team members to create informative and persuasive content.

Communication Management:

1. Manage and maintain the organization's communication channels, including websites, social media platforms, newsletter, and other digital and traditional channels.

2. Monitor and analyze communication metrics, track engagement, and provide regular reports on the effectiveness of communication strategies.

3. Respond promptly to inquiries and comments on various communication platforms, ensuring consistent and professional communication with stakeholders.

4. Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all communication channels.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelors degree in economics, business, public policy and a keen interest in communications and advocacy or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

2. Proven experience in content creation, preferably in the field of economic development, public policy, or advocacy.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into accessible content.

4.Strong understanding of digital and traditional communication channels, including social media platforms, websites, email marketing, and media relations.

5.Ability to conduct research, gather relevant data, and present information in a clear and compelling manner.

6.Proficiency in content management systems, social media management tools, and data analytics platforms.

7. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

8. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

9. Ability to work with Canva and other similar graphic design software.

10. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Join our team and play a vital role in advancing economic development and advocating for policies that drive positive change