The International Innovation Corps Project Associates bring passion and energy to the tough but rewarding work of implementing cutting-edge, high-impact solutions to important development challenges.

 
 
 

Over the course of a year, Project Associates apply their creative thinking and diverse skills to make critical development problems soluble. The teams problem-solve tirelessly and persevere when facing daunting challenges. Through access to mentorship from top leaders in government, industry, and non-profits, the IIC Fellows working as Project Associates become global leaders-in-training.

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LIFE AS AN IIC PROJECT ASSOCIATE

 

IIC Project Associate are immersed in a high-paced, challenging atmosphere of rapid innovation on their projects. Teams function like social enterprise start-ups within partner institutions. Project Associates steer the direction of their project in response to the needs of the partner institution. They are placed on a diverse team of up to five. Project Associates collaborate with the government, other high-level stakeholders and the IIC management throughout the year to deliver the best results. The management team works on the twin objectives of achieving project success and maximum personal acceleration of each IIC fellow.

CREATE MEASURABLE SOCIAL IMPACT

 

Project Associates spend a year tackling challenging projects that address government priorities in areas ranging from urban development to education. Each project is unique and offers Project Associates the opportunity to gain real-world experience in overcoming challenging obstacles to create social impact. Project Associates are constantly working towards a big goal: creating sizable impact through their projects. Project Associates define deliverables based on desired outcomes and develop metrics to rigorously track their progress. They learn how to overcome roadblocks and produce concrete results in challenging environments.

 

FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTATION

 

IIC Project Associates don't just come up with big ideas - they implement these ideas, turning them into solutions. In a typical pre-scoped project, Project Associates start by understanding the current gaps and running an in depth diagnostics and need analysis. This is followed by a process of creation of possible strategies to address it, piloting solutions and ploughing back learning in order to identify the best solution. The remainder of the year is spent implementing and scaling this solution.

DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

 

Project Associates complete an intensive training before the start of their projects. As the teams progress under the able guidance of the IIC management, they participate in monthly Brown Bag Learning Series and mentoring sessions with industry experts to strengthen core competencies. The IIC works closely with the teams to identify gaps in skills and subsequently organizes a series of mid-year sessions which help the associates navigate challenges and reinvigorate their skills. Every project is led by a sector expert, who is a part of IIC’s management team, to ensure consistent progress, and personal and professional development of fellows.

 
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CONSTANT SUPPORT

LEARN FROM THE LEADERS

 
 

IIC Project Associates work closely with top leaders in the Indian government, the international business community, high profile foundations and development agencies, and prominent NGOs to execute their projects. They lead meetings with industry insiders and give major presentations to their partners. The IIC affords an unparalleled opportunity for young leaders to collaborate side-by-side with experienced, senior-level professionals.

The IIC provides Project Associates with support throughout the fellowship, including in-country management to help navigate project and team challenges. Project Associates have access to world-class mentors, top leaders in government and the private sector, and exclusive networking opportunities. Many of our fellows find career opportunities with our partner organisations, or leverage the now 170 member strong alumni network to pursue a masters in top schools around the globe or jobs in high-impact social sector organisations.

To be embedded within a mission-driven project and oversee its close implementation at the state level is an unparalleled opportunity
— Ankit Tulsyan, IIC Project Associate 2015-2016