Location: Delhi, DL, India
Organization Name: The Convergence Foundation (TCF)
Job Description
About The Convergence Foundation
Founded by Ashish Dhawan, a renowned Indian philanthropist and former head of ChrysCapital, The Convergence Foundation (TCF) was established in 2021. Dhawan has also been instrumental in creating impactful institutions like Ashoka University and the Central Square Foundation, which focuses on quality education for children in India. TCF’s mission is to address India’s key challenges by building pioneering institutions and supporting visionary leaders.
The Convergence Foundation aims to pinpoint high-leverage opportunities for India’s growth and development. Currently, TCF supports fourteen organizations in their seed stages across two main areas: direct engines of growth and human capital development. These organizations focus on various fields including labor-intensive manufacturing, science and technology, effective governance, and boosting Indian philanthropy.
In our next phase, TCF seeks to enhance economic growth in India by continuing to build institutions and driving strategic projects in economic development.
Position Summary
The Convergence Foundation (TCF) are seeking outstanding Program Managers (PM) to support our initiatives in Economic Growth and/or Human Capital Development. The role involves providing strategic and operational support to various projects, working closely with senior leadership to identify opportunities, develop hypotheses, and drive projects to completion with urgency and ownership. Additionally, the PM will support specific organizations or projects within these areas.
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a start-up environment, work independently, and are passionate about economic growth and human capital development as key solutions to India’s development challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with TCF Leadership to define priority areas across our focus pillars (e.g., tourism, services exports, skilling, investment promotion).
- Conduct secondary research to identify constraints and develop hypotheses for impactful opportunities.
- Manage the creation of knowledge materials by identifying partners, developing terms of reference, and overseeing project completion.
- Provide ongoing program or grant support to organizations and projects identified during the scoping process.
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- Undergraduate or master’s degree from a top-tier institution. High intellectual curiosity and sophistication are valued over specific majors or specializations.
- 2 to 5 years of experience in consulting or high-growth environments.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and deadlines.
- Superior writing skills with a clear, concise, and analytical style.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Flexible, responsive, and able to quickly shift priorities as needed.
Desired Qualities
- High discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Initiative and quick, effective solution development.
- Sensitivity to organizational culture and change.
- Professionalism to support the mission and culture of respective organizations.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
- Strong research skills and ability to distill complex concepts concisely.
- Strategic mindset, creative thinking, and independent judgment.
- Team-oriented and resourceful, suitable for a small-organization setting.
Compensation
Remuneration is competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will be based on the candidate’s experience.
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