Acumen Fund India - Internship (BA / LLB)

Acumen Fund India | Research Summer Associate

The Research Associate will work most closely with our in-house Legal Counsel to develop our knowledge on the regulatory environment around social investing in India.



This associate will be required to use his or her research, analysis and business skills to synthesize and assess key trends, opportunities and challenges that impact the space surrounding social enterprise in India. The outcomes will inform our thinking around policy objectives. The associate will gain practical insights into a new approach to social investing – patient capital.

The associate will focus primarily on the following areas:

India’s political and legislative framework is extremely complex and dynamic. The associate will be required to conduct research and prepare a paper highlighting the following:
Dynamics of political parties in power at both the central and state level
Key political figures and legislators that one needs to know in order to effectively support policy influence in India
Chart the law-making process in India
Policy influence in India involves various stakeholders, such as organizations already promoting advocacy, peer groups, etc. The associate needs to create a database of various stakeholders, at local, regional and national level, along with detailed understanding of the philosophies of each of these stakeholders, benefits or drawbacks of partnering with such stakeholders.
Support the development of the India Policy Strategy – provide recommendations keeping in mind the Acumen short term and long term goals.
Recommend and help schedule meetings with key people who could support influence and innovation efforts in India

Position Requirements :
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Politics, Economics, Law or a related field and an understanding of Indian politics and economics.
Masters degree or significant work experience conducting research and writing reports
Proactive individual with ability to be self-directed taking initiative with research and analysis
India or international work experience; capacity to work with a team across different countries /cultures
Commitment to Acumen Fund’s mission and values
Excellent written and communication skills

Last Date : Last Date: 6 April 12

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