Konark Fellowship Programme – Indian School of Business (Senior Fellows)
Application deadline 20th Jan 2023
The Indian School of Business (ISB) evolved from the need for a world-class business school in Asia. Established in 2001, the ISB has successfully put India on the global map of management education by pioneering several new trends in research, promoting innovation and training and nurturing young leaders who not only have an understanding of the developing economies but the society at large.
With two state-of-the-art campuses in Hyderabad and Mohali, the ISB provides opportunities to engage with the best of global management practice and thinking. In 2008, ISB became the youngest institution to be ranked among the Top 20 Global B-schools by the Financial Times, London, and since then has been ranked consistently among the top B-schools globally.
A proficient pool of research-oriented resident and visiting faculty from top management institutions worldwide provides the essential thrust to ISB’s research milieu. The ISB’s strong research acumen has helped bring knowledge and competencies to benefit industry and society, not only in India but across Asia and the rest of the world.
Around the world, the School is represented by its graduates that make 12500+ strong alumni network from PGP, PGPpro PGPMAX and PGP MFAB programmes and 45,000+ from the Executive Education programmes.
Whether it is through innovations in curricula to reflect the shifting business landscape or stimulating experiences and learning outside the classroom, the ISB is committed to providing the best venue for management education and research to meet the growing need to develop young leaders who can manage global challenges.
The Konark Policy Fellowship is a transformational initiative, designed to engage dynamic and motivated professionals in the development of the state of Odisha, through the use of evidence-based interventions in public policy. The program aims to improve policy formulation and implementation through continuous research and enhance state governance. The fellowship is open to candidates with a minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience and is part of the Legislative Support Program at the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business, which is dedicated to advancing public policy through education, research, and engagement.
The Bharti Institute aims to influence public policy through the provision of innovative education, research, and engagement. This initiative builds upon the institute’s commitment to evidence-based policies and its expertise in capacity-building support for public policy leaders, government officials, private corporations, and the developmental sector.
Qualification and Experience:
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent, PhD desirable) in Public Policy, Public Administration, Administrative Science, Development administration/management, political science, management science or a related field. Incumbents must have a demonstrated record of service and a flare for data and evidence-driven policy analysis.
A minimum of 10 years of full-time experience in research and policy analysis in the relevant field of work is required; evidence of writing and publishing in the areas of public policy and public management is required; experience in working with government, parliament, legislature, or international organizations in policymaking is desirable; supervisory and management experience is essential.
ISB promotes equal opportunity and is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity, and culture.Individualsfromminority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. For any queries, please write to BIPP@isb.edu
Responsibilities:
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- As a part of the empowered cohort, leads or provides major inputs in evidence-based policy research, including but not restricted to service delivery, policy implementation, and programme effectiveness.
- Leads or participates extensively in the identification of new or emerging trends in governance, public administration, and development policies.
- Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, review seminars, and similar consultations to improve governance outcomes.
- Strategizes the social media strategy to ensure appropriate outreach. •
- Plans, designs, supervises and undertakes substantive analysis for high-level discussion; Prepares high-level briefing notes and insights for senior staff.
- Prepares and finalizes sectoral and/or regional analysis on selected topics.
Fellowship Details :
Number of positions: 5
Location: – Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
Pay & Allowances: Sr Policy Fellows: Rs 21 lacs per annum (including TA, DA and HRA)
Period of Contract: A 15-month contract
Apply here – Sr. Policy Fellows
