Pahle India Foundation (PIF), headed by Chairperson, Dr Rajiv Kumar, former Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, is inviting applications as per following vacancies.
Call for Applications at Pahle India Foundation
Associate Fellow – Agriculture (Employment & Livelihoods), New Delhi
The Associate Fellow – Agriculture will play a critical role in leading and executing policy research, stakeholder consultations, and project implementation within the Employment and Livelihoods vertical, with a specific focus on agriculture and rural economies.
The role requires a strong understanding of agricultural policy, agri-economics, rural livelihoods, and value chains, along with the ability to work closely with government stakeholders, farmer organisations, and development sector partners.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience in agriculture policy research, rural development, agri-value chains, and field-based programme implementation.
Location: New Delhi
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Agronomy, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in agriculture, rural livelihoods, or policy research.
- Experience working on agriculture policy, value chains, or rural development programmes.
Associate Fellow - Employment and livelihoods( Women's Economic Empowerment ), New Delhi
The Associate Fellow will play a critical role in leading and executing policy research, stakeholder consultations, liaising with Government departments, and project implementation in the Employment and Livelihoods (ELS) vertical, with a specific focus on women’s economic empowerment, self-help groups (SHGs), State Rural Livelihoods Missions (SRLMs), and micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs). This role requires a deep understanding of gender and livelihoods policy, grassroots programme design, and the ability to work closely with government institutions, women’s collectives, and development sector partners.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in women’s economic empowerment, gender and development, social protection, or livelihoods, with proven experience in working with SHGs, SRLMs, MSMEs, or gender-focused policy and programmes.
Location: New Delhi
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree or PhD in gender studies, development economics, social work, public policy, rural management, or a related discipline.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working with SHGs, SRLMs, MSMEs, or women’s economic empowerment programmes.
- Strong academic training in policy-oriented research on gender, women’s employment, social protection, and financial inclusion.
Senior Data Analyst, Mumbai
PIF is seeking a Data Analyst to support rigorous data-driven research and policy analysis. The role will involve building and managing datasets, conducting statistical and econometric analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights for policy research and governance initiatives.
The candidate will work closely with research teams and government stakeholders to analyse data, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to analytical outputs that inform policy reforms and development programmes.
Location: Mumbai
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, econometric research, or applied analytics.
- Strong academic training in econometrics, statistics, and quantitative research methods.
Data Analyst , New Delhi
PIF is seeking a Data Analyst to support rigorous data-driven research and policy analysis. The role will involve building and managing datasets, conducting statistical and econometric analysis, and translating complex data into actionable insights for policy research and governance initiatives.
The candidate will work closely with research teams and government stakeholders to analyse data, support evidence-based decision-making, and contribute to analytical outputs that inform policy reforms and development programmes.
Location: New Delhi
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Econometrics, Data Science, Statistics, or related quantitative disciplines.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, econometric research, or applied analytics.
- Strong academic training in econometrics, statistics, and quantitative research methods.
Gen AI Engineer / AI Engineer, New Delhi
PIF is seeking a Gen AI Engineer / AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered systems that enhance organisational research, knowledge management, and operational efficiency. The role will focus on building AI applications using large language models (LLMs), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and intelligent automation tools.
The candidate will work closely with research, data, and programme teams to develop scalable AI solutions that support data-driven decision-making and organisational productivity.
Location: New Delhi
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in AI engineering, machine learning, or advanced data systems development.
- Hands-on experience building applications using large language models or generative AI technologies.
- Experience working with backend development frameworks and scalable AI systems
- Excellent communication, organisational, and event management skills.
Partnerships Manager, New Delhi
PIF is seeking a Partnerships Manager to lead institutional and CSR fundraising, high-net-worth individual (HNI) engagement, and strategic partnerships. The role requires strategic thinking, strong relationship management, and the ability to drive partnerships that advance PIF’s mission.
Location: New Delhi
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business, Public Policy, Development Studies, Communications, or a related
field. - 4–5 years of experience in partnerships, fundraising, CSR, or business development roles.
- Strong understanding of India’s CSR and philanthropy ecosystem.
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising, donor management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and event management skills.
Intern, Guwahati
We are looking to engage interns to support the final phase of estimating the District DomesticProduct (DDP) for 35 districts of Assam and to contribute to the development of district-level vision documents aimed at helping the state achieve a GSDP of USD 143 billion by 2029–30.
Location: Guwahati | Duration: 2 months | Languages: English, Hindi, and Assamese
Qualifications:
- Postgraduate degree or currently pursuing postgraduation in Economics, Public Policy,Development Studies, Statistics, or other relevant fields.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated report-writing and data interpretation abilities.