Research Associate - BRICS & International Affairs

  • New Delhi
  • Ficci
We are looking for: Post Graduate Degree in International Business / Economics / MBA / MBE with 1 to 4 years of relevant experience

Principal Accountabilities: Drafting all work-related communications such as: Emails, concept notes, background paper, presentations, event agenda, post-event reports, executive committee briefs, Social media posts etc. Organising conferences, roundtables, webinars, investor meets, exhibitions, B2B meetings etc. Relationship building with existing and potential stakeholders: Government, Industry members, Indian and foreign missions, international partners etc.; to foster collaborative opportunities. Inbound and outbound Delegation mobilisation. Keeping a track of developments in the international and multilateral domains. Conducting primary / secondary research. Preparation of talking points. Maintaining and regularly updating database of relevant stakeholders. Raise funding / sponsorships as per work requirements in the department. Supporting the team leader in the above and other work which may be initiated towards meeting the goals set for the department and FICCI.

Competencies: Technical (Knowledge, Skills, Attitude) Skilled in conducting both primary and secondary research for various projects. Capable of monitoring and analysing international policy developments effectively. Well-versed in the policy landscape, international trade, and investment trends. Basic understanding of working with Central and State Governments, industry players, international representatives, and other stakeholders. Interest in International affairs. Capable of coordinating business meetings / delegations. Generic / Managerial Highly motivated and passionate, with a strong interest in international affairs. Excellent research and analytical abilities. Effective communication and writing skills. Multi-tasking and the capability to thrive under pressure and tight deadlines. A team player with good Interpersonal Skills. Technical Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant software applications.