Job Description:
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 i
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:
Qualifications -
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience, with prior stints in top-tier consulting firms or strategy roles in fast-paced environments (start-ups, VCs, etc.); experience of working with the government is highly desirable
Education: Bachelors from a top-tier institution; Masters degree preferred
Skills -
Strategic Thinking: Proficient in creating long-term strategy plans and implementation roadmaps across a variety of verticals and projects. Comfortable with building structure and solutions to complex, ambiguous problems
Problem Solving: Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills in complex environments
Analytical and Technical skills: Able to work with data and tools to generate insights
Curiosity: Enjoys learning new areas of work through research, experts consultations, etc.
Ownership: Capable of owning and delivering major initiatives independently
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 workstreams in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Proficient with engaging and building meaningful relationships. Role requires collaborating with senior and junior govt officials, partner organizations, industries, advisors, and TCF senior leadership
Leadership: Lead and mentor internal TCF team members as well as guide teams/individuals from partner organizations
Adaptability: Exceptionally adaptable, with the ability to adjust strategies in response to changing conditions
Attributes -
Passionate about TCFs mission and driven to make a measurable impact on India's growth trajectory through policy reform and government engagement
Perseverance and patience to work through challenging problem statements, a variety of stakeholders, and dynamic situations
Focused on outcomes by being proactive in identifying opportunities/challenges, reaching out to the right set of people, taking required actions, and measuring outcomes
Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive situations and confidential information
Credible and trustworthy demeanour that fosters respect, confidence, and lasting relationships with diverse stakeholders
Location: Bhubaneswar; Travel within Odisha on need basis
The TCF Network includes 20+ 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.