Consultant

Title- Consultant

Location- Mumbai

About Us

Foundation for Economic Development (FED) is a Delhi-based non-profit organisation that aims to bring about sustained and broad-based economic growth of over 10% in India.

The evidence clearly shows that economic growth is the best tool to lift people out of poverty and improve the quality of life for everyone. Until 1991, India’s poverty rate remained unchanged at ~50%. Post reforms, poverty reduced from ~50% to ~20% with 35 crore (350 million) fewer people living in abject poverty. Since 2010, sustaining fast growth has been challenging as the easy gains have been realised. It is critical for India to maintain a growth rate of over 10% for long periods of time if we want Indians’ quality of life to improve rapidly and sustainably.

FED has identified select sectors of the economy which have the highest potential for generating incremental growth and jobs and is working with policymakers to make it happen. The organisation has Dr Aravind Panagariya, Naushad Forbes, Gurcharan Das, Jerry Rao and Ashish Dhawan on its advisory board who are helping shape the thinking and execution.

Meet Our Leaders:

Piyush Doshi (Operating Partner)

Rahul Ahluwalia (Founding Director)

Vinay Ramesh(Chief Operating Officer)

Our Approach and Work

FED has identified export-led, labour-intensive manufacturing as the highest opportunity sector for generating incremental growth through aggressive reforms over the next few years. Immediate focus is largely on labour intensive manufacturing exports as this is an area of highest upside if right reforms can be brought about around critical factors of production like labour, land, utilities and logistics.

FED work streams are divided into three primary areas.

• Research and Strategy: Deep dive into identified sectors, speak to relevant stakeholders, study practices from other countries and build data backed evidence for change
• Communication and Outreach: Build salience for opportunity in target sectors and need for reforms through op-eds in relevant channels, social media as well as one on one engagement with key bureaucrats and policymakers
• Implementation Support: Work with select central departments and state governments in helping implement specific actions to promote the target sectors.

The team is currently working closely with the UP Government on its “Mission Trillion Dollar” economy, Central Government and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade on deregulation and Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), and the Ministry of Electronics and Information technology (MEITY) and the Ministry of Textiles & Apparel on reform roadmaps for their respective sectors. The team is also providing knowledge and strategic implementation support to the state governments of Odisha, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh for EoDB reforms and sectoral growth.

Project and Role Summary

FED is partnering with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Ltd. (MSRDC) to modernize their litigation management system . This 12-month engagement will transform how a major public sector organization handles 3000+ cases across land acquisition, procurement, and contractual disputes.

Working alongside research partners (TrustBridge, XKDR), the candidate will be responsible for driving the development of a data-driven litigation strategy capable of scaling across Maharashtra's public sector.

As the on-ground consultant, the candidate will lead the end-to-end transformation of MSRDC's litigation management approach. This means spending significant time working directly with MSRDC teams, building systems from scratch, and creating frameworks that will shape decision-making over the long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Management : Serve as the primary liaison between MSRDC divisions, legal teams, and senior leadership
• Data Systems : Design and implement data collection templates, train divisional officers, and ensure systematic cleanup of litigation records across multiple departments
• Analysis & Strategy : Analyse dispute trends, draft litigation strategy frameworks, and develop actionable recommendations on when to settle, appeal, or pursue litigation
• Knowledge Transfer : Conduct workshops, create documentation, and build sustainable processes that can continue beyond the engagement

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience : 2-5 years of experience in consulting, project management, or client-facing roles involving external stakeholders. Prior experience working with government organizations or PSUs is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience in large-scale data collection, cleaning, and management
• Openness to adopting and experimenting with AI tools (including LLMs) for data processing, cleanup and automation at scale
• Ability to create clear, compelling executive-level presentations and reports

Personal Attributes:

• Self-driven and proactive, able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Detail oriented with strong orientation towards process and execution
• Demonstrates a high sense of ownership and a bias toward action
• Skilled at navigating complex government and PSU environments

Education: Bachelor's or master's degree (Economics, Law, Engineering, or related fields preferred but not mandatory)

Project Duration: 12 months

Location: Significant on-ground presence required at MSRDC offices - mostly in Mumbai, with some travel across Maharashtra

Why Join Us?

At FED, you will be part of an influential organization that plays a key role in shaping India's economic policies. You will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on India’s economic landscape as you work independently to drive research and knowledge creation. This isn't a desk job. You'll spend considerable time on-ground, working directly with government officials and legal teams. You'll see your frameworks adopted at the highest levels of state government. You'll build something that doesn't exist yet - a replicable model for public sector litigation management that could transform governance across India.

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