Foundation for Economic Development (FED)
**Job Title:** Team Lead – Projects
**Location:** Delhi, India
**Organization:** Foundation for Economic Development (FED)
**About FED:**
The Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organization dedicated to achieving sustained, broad-based economic growth exceeding 10% in India. FED believes that robust economic growth is the most effective means of poverty reduction and overall quality of life improvement. The organization focuses on identifying high-potential economic sectors (currently emphasizing export-led, labor-intensive manufacturing, and tourism) and collaborating with policymakers to implement impactful reforms. FED’s advisory board includes prominent figures from various fields, providing strategic guidance and support. FED’s work involves research, strategic planning, communication and outreach, and implementation support, working closely with government bodies and private sector leaders.
**Job Description:**
FED seeks an exceptional Team Lead – Projects to contribute to its ambitious growth. This high-energy role requires leading a team in developing actionable plans, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Responsibilities include:
* Conceptualizing and leading the execution of workstreams.
* Collaborating with leadership to implement work plans and achieve organizational goals.
* Stakeholder mapping and contributing to advocacy strategies.
* Fostering strong relationships with government and private sector leaders.
* Creating and publishing op-eds and other communication materials.
* Managing diverse operational tasks to support organizational success.
* Preparing documents and presentations.
* Generating progress reports.
* Project management and stakeholder coordination.
* Data analysis and insight generation.
**Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:**
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics from a top-tier institution.
* 6 years of relevant experience.
* Strong planning and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and deadlines.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, including presentation and facilitation expertise.
* Adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities.
* Proficiency in working with large datasets.
* Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn in dynamic environments.
To apply for this job please visit career.theconvergencefoundation.org.
