Programme Lead

Role: Program Lead

Who We Are

Prosperiti builds state capacity to increase economic freedom in India. We produce insights on state-level regulation, identify opportunities for reforms, help build policy consensus, and assist in implementation. We release issue-specific State of Regulation reports and bi-weekly broadcasts (insights and explainers) to help states make informed decisions. In partner states, we provide design, drafting, and execution support. For the near term, our focus is to reform labour regulations and building regulations.

We have thus far supported five states in their reform journey. In Uttar Pradesh, we are assisting the state to introduce reforms to labour regulations. In Punjab and Odisha, we are supporting five departments to reform building standards. In Telangana, we have helped the state draft its MSME policy. In Tamil Nadu, we assisted the MSME department to draft a chapter on ease of doing business for the MSME Report. Our research insights have been featured prominently in the Economic Survey 2023-24 and 2024-25 and were shared during the Chief Secretaries Conference 2024.

We are supported by philanthropic foundations and patrons: The Convergence Foundation, Nudge Institute, Azim Premji University, Lal Family Foundation, and Tree of Life Foundation.

Who Leads Us

• Bhuvana Anand, Co-Founder: 18+ years in better regulation, governance, public finance, and political economy, at Centre for Civil Society, DFID, JPAL, Deloitte's Emerging Markets Group, and the UN.
• Baishali Bomjan, Co-Founder: 20+ years in business development, strategy, communications, organisation development, at Centre for Civil Society, Atlas Network, India Institute, Centre for Indonesia Policy Studies, and Agaati Foundation.

About the Project

• Prosperiti operates through work programmes focused on specific topics like labour or land regulations.
• Programme teams deliver regulatory research, data analysis, and policy insights to inform decision-making.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Qualifications: BA/MA/MSc in Economics, Law, Political Science, Public Policy, or relevant fields.
• Experience:
• Minimum 4 years in consulting, law firms, think tanks, or government bodies.
• Track record in project and team management, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proven experience working with government or policymakers.
• Skills:
• Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in coding (e.g., Python), data analysis, and using tools like LaTex and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of India's public administration, law, and economics.
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and preferably one regional language.

What You’ll Do:

1. Research Execution:

• Conceptualise and produce regulatory research combining data and legal analysis.
• Lead the creation of working papers, long-form insights, and reports.
• Use visualisation techniques to enhance research clarity and impact.

2. Government Engagement:

• Collaborate with state and union-level government departments.
• Deliver policy notes, presentations, and legal drafting support.
• Support reform presentations, monitor legislative developments, and drive capacity-building initiatives.

3. Ecosystem Management:

• Build collaborations and manage logistics for consultations.
• Draft articles, blogs, and presentations to disseminate research findings.

4. Project Management:

• Oversee project execution, ensure timely delivery, and track progress.
• Maintain reporting data integrity and address challenges proactively.

5. Team Management:

• Lead a team of 2 Senior Analysts and 2 Analysts, ensuring strong work hygiene and quality control.
• Provide feedback and coach team members to achieve excellence.

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