Intern - Programs

Job description The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is a philanthropic foundation committed to accelerating Indias's economic and developmental journey by fostering inclusive growth and co-creating high-impact non-profit institutions. Over the years, we have incubated and supported 17+ non-profits across three key areas: • Direct Engines of Economic Growth: Labour-intensive manufacturing, ease of doing business, infrastructure policy, cities as engines of growth, tourism, and innovation and R&D. • Human Capital Development: Early childhood education, improving learning outcomes in schools, labour mobility and overseas employment, and increasing women's workforce participation. • Accelerating Development: Strengthening state capacity, promoting better philanthropic giving, and building non-profit capacity. In the next few years, TCF plans to deepen its work on direct engines of economic growth as we believe this is the single most important priority for India. Currently, there is a gap on institutional capacity to support the government in propelling India to a developed country. Role Overview We are looking for a highly motivated intern to conduct a deep-dive ecosystem scoping exercise within the economic growth vertical. This role involves identifying key thinkers, experts, and influencers shaping India's economic discourse and developing a structured approach to prioritize engagement with them. The insights generated will inform our outreach to potential institution-builders and collaborators. Key Responsibilities • Ecosystem Mapping Research and compile a list of economists, policymakers, academics, and thought leaders who influence economic growth discussions (books, op-eds, panels, policy papers). - This will be a large part of the work of the intern. • Prioritization Framework Develop a smart mechanism to rank and filter key individuals based on relevance, impact, and alignment with TCFs mission. • Strategic Insights Analyze the landscape to identify potential candidates for incubating organizations or leading high-impact projects. Who Should Apply? • Strong research and analytical skills with an ability to synthesize large amounts of information. • Interest in economic policy, growth strategies, and institution-building in India. • Ability to work independently, think critically, and develop structured prioritization frameworks. • Previous experience in research, consulting, public policy, or similar domains is a plus. What We Offer • Opportunity to work at the intersection of economic growth and institution building. • Exposure to top thinkers, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders. • A high-autonomy role with direct impact on shaping TCFs strategy. • Stipend-based internship with flexible work arrangements.