Invest India - Associate - Auto & EV Sector

Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. It hosts teams working with various government initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, AGNii, and PMG.

The associate will be responsible for assisting the team to execute the strategy for promoting Auto and EV sector in India, & various other workstreams within the remit of the Ministry. S/he will be closely working with stakeholders both in the industry and government such as corporates, Ministry of Heavy Industries, Niti Aayog, ACMA, SIAM and other concerned ministries/departments, industry associations etc. Work would entail investment facilitation, organizing stakeholder consultations, policy advocacy, in-depth market research, contributing to industry reports and analysis of issues etc. S/he will report to the Sector lead for Auto.

Key Responsibilities :

- Support the team to engage with multiple stakeholders including corporates, Ministries/Departments, State Governments, Quasi-Government Agencies, Industry Associations, PSUs, Investors, and Private Promoters/Investors.

- Continuous Targeting and interaction with foreign players to attract investment

- Support on policy framing for objectives highlighted above by examining issues pertaining to the sector and deliberating with government stakeholders and industry associations.

- Coordinate with central & state ministries/board, Auto and EV companies on deliverables relevant to the sector

- Design and collate high impact presentation for new and existing policies

- Support team in preparation of high-quality research, reports, DPR's and briefing notes required for specific projects

Qualifications:

- Degree from a university in India/abroad

- 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a front-end role at a consulting firm / developmental agency/ investment bank / investment promotion agency / global corporate

- Should have a strong inclination to learn about Electric Mobility and Policymaking

- Experience of preparing DPR's, policy briefs, policy analysis, research reports

- Ability to work in teams and take ownership of the task at hand

- Strong commitment to accuracy and professionalism

- Excellent communication, people and analytical skills

- Ability to work amid strict deadlines and on multiple projects