About the Department
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department of Promotion for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, AGNii, and PMG.
About SIRU
SIRU is the primary research wing of Invest India. The research unit is responsible for providing economic insight and comprehensive analyses of market trends and ongoing economic developments in India. Its mandate includes creating a knowledge repository for DPIIT and other union ministries and state administrations that aid in foreign investment facilitation. SIRU produces extensive research reports and papers through primary and secondary research and publishes across government and national media publications.
Key Responsibilities
- Helm key research projects, define scope of work and author detailed reports and opportunity papers in emerging sectors. Publications should include both primary and secondary sectoral research.
- Lead SIRU’s external engagements with potential stakeholders in industry and government, and secure project specific partnerships that work to enhance FDI inflow into India.
- Build extensive cooperation networks within Invest India’s parent ministry, DPIIT, and deliver projects and research documents requested by them.
- Lead the team of associates and monitor the internship programme at SIRU.
- Manage day-to-day administrative work of the SIRU team.
Qualifications
- Five to ten years of working experience in economic or market research, policy analysis, or journalism.
- Master’s degree in social sciences, humanities, liberal arts, or related fields.
- A deep understanding of the Indian economy, the FDI landscape and various business policies.
- Strong research, writing and communication skills, and ability synthesise information from diverse sources. Experience publishing in government and/or national media is preferred.
- Ability to meet short deadlines.
- Self-starter with original ideas, demonstrated leadership qualities, and the ability to inspire teammates.
Application process
Interested candidates are requested to share their resumes, cover letter and prior published work. Shortlisted candidates maybe contacted for an interview.