Associate, Strategy and Build - GDI South Asia

Position:
Associate, Strategy and Build

Office: GDI (South Asia) Private Limited

Location:

Remote (Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi preferred)

Reports to:

Manager, GDI South Asia

Updated:
November 2026

GDI (South Asia) Pvt Ltd is a for profit entity legally registered in India. GDI South Asia is part of the GDI network of locally-run and independently-managed global partners with a shared vision and mission. We work with our partners in the US, Africa and Hong Kong to build knowledge and capacity in our incubation services, and we often collaborate across initiatives.

The GDI global network incubates transformational development ventures, working to build and scale the next generation of social impact solutions. From climate to agriculture, health to economic inclusion, we build across sectors to drive game-changing impact ther the concepts originate from sector experts, or are developed and tested ourselves, we create new approaches to address persistent global issues. Over 12–36 months, we deploy our functional teams to help early-stage initiatives design their business strategy and model, develop their brand identity, hire and retain talent, and construct their financial and operational infrastructure.

Since our founding in 2013, the global GDI network has built a significant track record in our field, having now shaped over 90 social impact ventures. See more on GDI’s approach and work on our website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

The Associate role is a unique opportunity to be on the founding team of startups and partnerships focused on social impact. You will work closely with social leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are addressing some of the world’s biggest problems. Our Associates work across the Strategy & Build team to research, scope, shape, and prioritize the ideas and partners GDI South Asia takes on, as well as further develop initial blueprints into full-blown ventures.

This will include supporting current and upcoming initiatives such as Mool Capital. Although you will work closely with Strategy & Build Managers and Directors as supervisors, the Associate is expected to exercise a fair degree of autonomy and initiative.

Note:

this role will involve significant external consultations with global stakeholders and will require a work schedule that can periodically accommodate calls slightly earlier or later than usual work hours, despite their time zone.

• Support the translation of strategy blueprint into actionable plans, for example by developing, managing, and directly contributing to work plans and budget management.
• Support founding teams to deliver key components of “Design” and “Build” plans, ranging from early program design, supporting fundraising efforts and piloting to developing organizational infrastructure.
• Coordinate consultants and/or service providers, including assisting supervisors in preparation, processing, and administration of consultant and technical services contracts/agreements.
• Manage grant budgets and reporting in partnership with the Finance team
• Travel as needed to support implementation, including internationally

• Conduct financial, market, and policy analyses.
• Track risks, issues, stakeholders, and potential funders.
• Support the development and delivery of structured communications, especially reports and presentations.
• Conduct data analysis and research to inform project design and implementation, including by developing compelling data visualizations and collaborating with initiative teams to analyze and interpret data.

• Support the development of concept notes and other fundraising materials.
• Review…