Vacancy Announcement

NIPFP is a premier research institution in public economics and policy. The institute has made significant research contribution in the areas of revenue and taxation, fiscal management, public expenditure, macro-economic policies, fiscal federalism and other policy issues both at the Central and the State-level. Being the largest think-tank on public economics and policy in India, the institute faces an overwhelming demand for research in these areas. NIPFP undertakes training programmes on various aspects of public policy and public economics. Participants of these training programmes include government officials, university and college teachers, researchers and journalists from India and other South Asian countries. NIPFP also extends its support to public policy formulation not only through research, but also through representation of NIPFP faculty in various committees and commissions of the Central and State governments.

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, have a long-running research programme, under which NIPFP provides research support to DEA and assists in analysing policy alternatives on an ongoing basis. The research team at NIPFP works closely with the officers at DEA, and interacts with a wide range of stakeholders to understand the issues and conduct policy-relevant research. NIPFP is looking to hire two Junior Consultants (Law) to work for the NIPFP-DEA research program in various thematic areas of financial regulation and policy such as revival of private investment in Indian economy, regulation of crypto-currency and other block-chain based financial intermediation. It is an ideal position for those looking to gain experience in financial regulation and legal drafting.

Post: Junior Consultant (Law)

No. of Posts: Two

Requirements:

LL.B. from a reputed university.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Prior relevant experience of 1-2 years is preferable but not mandatory

Job description:

The incumbent will be required to support policy research and provide required support to the team with technical assistance on policy analysis and legal thematic work. The indicative areas of enquiry will include but not be limited to the following thematic areas:

a. Conducting research on projects assigned including ODI, FEMA, crypto currencies, payments policy and other subjects such as financial sector regulation, foreign investment and banking.

b. Researching and drafting policy notes and legal instruments.

c. Support research in law and public policy.

d. Assist in writing articles, research papers and drafting of laws.

e. Conducting research and publishing papers, essays and opinion pieces.

f. Performing such other duties as assigned from time to time by team lead.

Interested candidates may apply for the position with a cover letter, updated CV and a write up not exceeding 1000 words on how they are the most suitable candidate for the position via email to careers@nipfp.org.in on or before 5 p.m. on 7 August 2018. The email must contain the post title in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by NIPFP. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by NIPFP for the next level of the selection process which would comprise a written assignment and personal interview.

NIPFP reserves its right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.