Inclusion Economics India Centre is seeking candidates for the post of Research Associate (Environment & Governance Portfolio).
About the Organization
Inclusion Economics India Centre is a policy-engaged research initiative affiliated with Inclusion Economics at Yale University, founded and based out of the Yale Economic Growth Center and MacMillan Center. Inclusion Economics India Centre is based at, and accountable to, the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) Society.
Drawing upon economics, political science, and related fields, we conduct cutting-edge research to understand how policy can promote inclusive, accountable economies and societies.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Research Associate/Research Associate to support a field-based research project investigating the impact of a payment for ecosystem services program in Meghalaya for individuals and communities on improving forest conservation. Specifically, the research team is seeking a full-time Senior Research Associate/Research Associate who will:
(a) work closely with our on-ground implementation and government partners to execute the research study;
(b) train and monitor grassroots implementation in community outreach techniques;
(c ) work with the government of Meghalaya’s GIS team to analyze their GIS data and plan a randomized rollout of interventions and
(d) plan, collect, clean and analyze data from communities, households enrolled in our study.
Responsibilities
Senior Research Associate works closely with Research Managers & Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks and work closely with field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Oversee the day-to-day implementation of field-based research (scoping, surveying, project implementation) – including the management of field personnel and reporting for the project
- Support research professors in ensuring all field and data activities are in compliance with IRB and field safety protocols
- Identify and manage threats to the research design with support from Research Managers and Principal Investigators
- Assist in the design and field-testing of survey instruments (paper and digital) and develop and implement appropriate structures and systems for a larger randomized intervention, including the procurement of supplies; development and oversight of field and quality control protocols; recruitment, training, and leading of field staff; and coordination with local partners
- Seek out and collect administrative data from policy partners and government agencies
- Conduct data cleaning, manipulation, and analysis using multiple primary and secondary data sources
Basic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, environment or related fields
- 2 to 4 years of experience in field research/data collection in international development or related field
- Fluency and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English and Hindi
- Strong potential/familiarity in setting up primary data collection
- Proven analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Stata
- Excellent management and organizational skills, along with strong quantitative skills
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
- Ability to work independently and in rural field locations
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in economics or related field and experience in Stata/R/Python/QGIS is highly desired
- Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to engage with policy partners of various levels
- Candidate should have knowledge of at least one of the local language, Khasi/Jaintia/Garo
- Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
- Experience working with large datasets, GIS data, etc., strongly preferred
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, please fill out our Screening Questionnaire; you will be asked to upload a single PDF containing your CV, cover letter, and academic transcripts. Label your file “Last name, First name – Senior Research Associate/Research Associate, Environment_Governance”.
Location
Shillong, India
