Job Description:
Location: New Delhi
About The Convergence Foundation
The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is an Indian philanthropic foundation dedicated to catalysing rapid and sustained economic growth to enhance the lives of all Indians. Established by Ashish and Manisha Dhawan in April 2021, TCF builds on their legacy of impactful philanthropy, including the founding of transformative institutions like Ashoka University and the Central Square Foundation.
Our mission is clear: to transform the lives of all Indians through rapid, sustained, and inclusive economic growth. To achieve this, we focus on seven key program areas that influence job creation, human capital development through education and skilling, and strengthening state capacity to deliver outcomes.
In each area, TCF works on:
- Building pioneering institutions to address India's most complex socio-economic challenges.
- Shaping the larger ecosystem and sharing knowledge, insights and learning with other philanthropists, governments and key stakeholders
- We believe that the government is the key actor for system change, and the role of philanthropy is to strategically support the government.
The TCF Network includes 16+ organisations, each committed to addressing specific areas of India's socio-economic development, from school education and governance to women's economic empowerment and export competitiveness.
Position Summary:
The Convergence Foundation is seeking a strategic and dynamic individual to lead and direct initiatives that drive economic growth In this critical role, you will collaborate closely with governments, industry associations and TCF portfolio organisations under the mentorship of a distinguished business leader. As a Program Lead, you will oversee multiple work streams, helping to shape and implement strategic initiatives and foster transformative partnerships that will lead into designing and executing high-impact projects across two of TCFs pillars: Systems Change and Human Capital Development
We are seeking a highly intelligent and emotionally astute individual with a passion for driving change. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of scaling startups or delivering high-impact solutions in a consulting capacity, with exposure to senior management
In this role, you will:
- Engage directly with TCFs leadership, gaining unparalleled exposure and learning opportunities within the impact space.
- Translate strategic visions into tangible actions, ensuring projects achieve and exceed their intended impacts.
- Collaborate with a diverse network of senior stakeholders, advisors, and industry leaders to expand your professional network and deepen your expertise in the sector.
This position is ideal for entrepreneurial individuals passionate about making significant impacts, who excel in fast-paced environments, and are committed to driving change through strategic innovation and operational excellence. You will play a crucial role in tackling some of India's most pressing challenges in economic growth and human development, influencing outcomes and inspiring national action.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead execution of TCFs Systems Change initiative
- Knowledge Products: Oversee the ideation and development of high quality knowledge products through relevant partners and internal stakeholders
- Engagements: Support relationship building efforts with key stakeholders - HNIs, CSRs and philanthropic foundations - through development of collaterals that make the case for adopting a systems change approach
- Narrative Building: Organize convenings and undertake salience-building efforts (op-eds, videos, etc.) to establish TCF as a thought leader and create a surround sound for systems change
- Internal Capability Building: Strengthen TCFs institutional muscle by developing a strong team and collaborating cross-functionally with Strategic Communications, Talent Acquisition, etc.
Lead strategy and implementation of TCFs Human Capital Development pillar
- Hypothesis Building: Develop well-researched perspectives and produce high-quality collateral on leverage points in the human capital continuum (from Early Childhood till Employability) that have potential to create systemic impact
- Organization Sourcing: Identify high-potential System Support Organizations and entrepreneurs in TCFs areas of interest and explore formal partnerships
- Grant Support: Provide support to leadership of portfolio organizations in achieving their strategic goals
- Enabling Collaboration: Identify opportunities for different portfolio organizations to collaborate and convene their leaders for cross-learning
- Government Engagement: Build relationships with and provide support for government stakeholders in systemic priorities in Human Capital (policy design, technical support, project management, etc.)
- Narrative Building: Organize convenings and undertake salience-building efforts (op-eds, videos, etc.) to establish TCF as a thought leader and create a surround sound for Human Capital priorities
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in top-tier consulting firms or in high-impact strategic roles.
- Education: Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier institution.
- Strategic Thinking: Proficient in strategic thinking, capable of supporting major initiatives under senior leadership
- Communication Skills: Superior communication skills with the ability to negotiate and persuade high-level stakeholders. High quality knowledge outputs, especially presentations and policy briefs
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects in dynamic, fast-paced environments under the guidance of senior leadership.
- Collaboration: Strong experience working collaboratively across diverse teams
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Adaptability: Exceptionally adaptable, with the ability to adjust strategies in response to changing conditions.
- Integrity: Demonstrated integrity and discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information.
Desired Qualities:
- Strategic Support: Capable of effectively supporting and representing organisational strategies under a renowned senior leadership.
- Team Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills, with an ability to work effectively in team settings.
- Innovation: Has a flair for practical, innovative solutions.
- Pressure Management: Resilient and assured in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, capable of maintaining strategic focus under pressure.
This position is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader passionate about influencing policy and fostering partnerships to effect significant, sustainable change in economic growth and human development across India.
Compensation
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience.