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Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Title: TGT Social Science (Proficiency in Sociology/Geography/Economics) Job Profile: . Subject teaching with understanding & learning needs of the students. Teach social studies subjects according to the CBSE curriculum, creating and implementing engaging lesson plans. Conduct subject based class activities. Evaluate student performance through various assessments (quizzes, tests, projects) and provide constructive feedback. Maintain a positive and organized learning environment. Developing & updating learning modules/material for better understanding of concepts. Willing to conduct classes effectively through onsite and online modes. Required Educational Qualifications: Masters in required subject & B. Ed. Work Experience: Min 3 years as TGT in a reputed school.

As a Research Analyst at FinnovationZ, you'll research and simplify complex financial topics like stock markets, IPOs, and scams for our 2.5 million+ subscribers. You'll work closely with the content team to transform data into engaging video content, helping educate our audience on finance trends and insights. Responsibilities Conduct in-depth research on financial scams, IPOs, company fundamentals, and stock markets. Analyze financial reports and industry data for actionable insights. Collaborate with content teams to present research in video format. Stay updated on market trends and financial news. Qualifications Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. NISM Research Analyst Certification (preferred). Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial statements. Critical thinking and ability to simplify complex topics. Proficiency in MS Excel.

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This project is motivated by the need to improve the quality of democratic participation by citizens to attain better democratic and development outcomes. We propose to study to what extent civic education causally improves civic participation. We study its implication for citizen participation in democracy, respect for fellow citizens, democratic values, and redistribution. Incredibly, while dozens of countries, NGOs, and aid organizations around the world invest in civic education, there is no RCT or well-identified observational evaluation that assesses its effectiveness. In the context of democratic backsliding, it is crucial to understand what policies can support democracy. Can civic education contribute to overcoming political polarization and strengthen democratic attitudes and commitmentsCan it lead to a more informed citizenry and increase participationAnd can it do so this durablyThe knowledge generated by this project will contribute to placing policy efforts involving civic education on a credible basis of evidence rather than on untested normative presumptions. The project is led by Prabhat Barnwal (Michigan State University), Enrique Seira (Michigan State University), and Alberto Simpser (ITAM, Mexico). About the position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of (Senior) Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The (Senior) Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. (Senior) Research Associate will work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who will guide and supervise them in their various tasks. The work of a (Senior) Research Associate at J-PAL South Asia directly contributes to generating evidence that informs policy decisions and helps design more effective poverty alleviation programs. By ensuring that research projects are executed with precision and rigor, the (S)RA plays a key role in advancing J-PAL's mission to reduce poverty through evidence-based policy-making. Key Responsibilities: Research and Intervention Design: Support PIs in refining the research design and the program intervention through series of field visits and qualitative surveys or alternative means as required Data Collection Management: Survey Design and Implementation: Design and piloting survey instruments that are crucial for data collection. This involves working with the research team to ensure that the surveys are aligned with the research objectives and are culturally appropriate. Fieldwork Supervision: Supervise the field teams during data collection to ensure that all protocols are followed and that the data collected is accurate and reliable. The (S)RA is also responsible for monitoring the progress of fieldwork. Training: Train field staff on the project protocols and data collection protocols, how to conduct surveys in the field, and so on. Data Analysis: Data Cleaning and Preparation: Conduct regular data cleaning and running checks to prepare it for analysis. This includes checking for errors, ensuring data consistency, and preparing datasets for use in statistical analysis. Statistical Analysis: Support the PIs with preliminary data analysis using statistical software like STATA or R. The insights from the data can inform the ongoing research and contribute to final reports and publications. Project Coordination: Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with partner organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in the research to coordinate project activities and ensure effective communication between all parties. Logistics Management: Manage the logistics of research projects, which includes coordinating with different teams for vendor payments, field staff contracting and attendance, procurement of necessary resources, and coordinating field operations, among many others. Documentation and Reporting: Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all research activities, ensuring that all data and processes are well-documented and accessible to the research team. Report Writing: Assist in drafting project reports, policy briefs, and donor reports. Ethics and Compliance: Ethical Standards: Ensure that all research activities comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent from participants and maintaining data confidentiality. (S)RA will also assist in securing Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. Continuous Learning: Staying Updated: The (S)RA is expected to stay informed about the latest research methods, tools, and developments in the field of poverty alleviation and impact evaluation. This helps them contribute effectively to the research teams work. Skills and Attributes: Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential for data analysis and interpretation. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data management and analysis is critical to ensure the validity of research findings. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate complex research findings in a clear and accessible manner is important, both in writing and verbally. Problem-Solving: The (S)RA should be proactive in identifying and solving issues that arise during data collection and project implementation. Adaptability: The (S)RA should be able to adapt to the dynamic environment of field research, which often requires flexibility and quick thinking. Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, sociology, social sciences, public policy, public health or related fields. Previous experience in development research is preferred. Knowledge of development related issues in India, and an understanding of various socio-economic, gender-related, and cultural issues is essential. Previous experience in working in rural India is preferred. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in understanding and fluency in spoken Hindi is essential. Hindi as native language and native proficiency is preferred. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player. Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Proficiency in STATA (or other data analysis software) is strongly preferred. Overall proficiency in using MS Office, preparing policy memos, research documents and creating slide decks is required. Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred. Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India.

Language Requirement: Assamese, Hindi, and English. Proficiency in spoken Assamese and Hindi (native fluency) is preferred. Length of Commitment: 10 months Name of the Project: Evaluation of Prathams Hamara Gaon Program Sector- Education J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. Read more about our work and projects Project Details- The evaluation builds on the earlier J-PAL study conducted by Martina Bjrkman Nyqvist in the Nagaon, Assam. Prathams Hamara Gaon program supports the development of foundational math and literacy skills among the students of primary government schools. As of 2022-23, the program operated in 5,192 communities and reached approximately 386,000 children. The program targets two subgroups of primary school students with different program components: students in grades 1-2 vs. students in grades 3 and above. For grades 1-2, the intervention includes two main components. First, Pratham volunteers support students through in-school activities. Second, Pratham volunteers support the mothers of these children through mother groups. For grades 3 and above, the intervention consists of an adaptation of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program evaluated in earlier J-PAL studies. This study speaks to three key issues related to Indian childrens (lack of) mastery of foundational skills in mathematics and literacy. First, Prathams Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program seeks to support students in grades three and above by remedying their lack of foundational skills. A key question is whether this learning gap in later grades can be addressed earlierin grades 1-2before it fully develops. A prior J-PAL study on Prathams work in Assam has also documented that the TaRL programs effectiveness can be strengthened by combining the grade-3 intervention with a community-based component. Here, for the program on grades 1-2, the effectiveness of a similar, complementary component for the earlier grades is of interest: mother groups. Third, we are particularly interested in whether the effects of the early-grade intervention either fade out or persist over time and whether the two interventions (grades 1-2 and 3-5) complement or substitute each other. Lastly, because of the muted impacts found by the earlier evaluation, and given Prathams subsequent changes to its program in Assam, we will also measure the effect of the revised grade-3 intervention. More specifically, we seek to answer the following research questions. What is the effect of the early-grade intervention on students acquisition of foundational skills and socio-emotional skills What is the effect of the grade-3 intervention on students acquisition of foundational skills To what extent is the effectiveness of the early-grade intervention driven by its mother group component Do the effects of the early-grade intervention fade out or persist until the end of grade 3 To what extent do the early-grade intervention and the grade-3 intervention complement each other Beyond measuring effects on students foundational skills, we also plan to assess whether the program is implemented with quality and taken up well, investigate program mechanisms, and explore potential effects on secondary outcomes (both at the mother and child level). Principal Investigators: Martina Bjrkman Nyqvist, Andy de Barros Research Associate will work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who will guide and supervise them in their various tasks. The work of a Research Associate at J-PAL South Asia directly contributes to generating evidence that informs policy decisions and helps design more effective poverty alleviation programs. By ensuring that research projects are executed with precision and rigor, the RA plays a key role in advancing J-PAL's mission to reduce poverty through evidence-based policy-making. Key Responsibilities: Data Collection Management : Survey Design and Implementation : Design and piloting survey instruments that are crucial for data collection. This involves working with the research team to ensure that the surveys are aligned with the research objectives and are culturally appropriate. Fieldwork Supervision : Supervise the field teams during data collection to ensure that all protocols are followed and that the data collected is accurate and reliable. The RA is also responsible for monitoring the progress of fieldwork. Training : Train field staff on the project protocols and data collection protocols, how to conduct surveys in the field, and so on. Data Analysis : Data Cleaning and Preparation : Conduct regular data cleaning and running checks to prepare it for analysis. This includes checking for errors, ensuring data consistency, and preparing datasets for use in statistical analysis. Statistical Analysis : Support the PIs with preliminary data analysis using statistical software like STATA or R. The insights from the data can inform the ongoing research and contribute to final reports and publications. Project Coordination : Stakeholder Engagement : Work closely with partner organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in the research to coordinate project activities and ensure effective communication between all parties. Logistics Management : Manage the logistics of research projects, which includes coordinating with different teams for vendor payments, field staff contracting and attendance, procurement of necessary resources, and coordinating field operations, among many others. Documentation and Reporting : Documentation : Maintain detailed records of all research activities, ensuring that all data and processes are well-documented and accessible to the research team. Report Writing : Assist in drafting project reports, policy briefs, and donor reports. Ethics and Compliance : Ethical Standards : Ensure that all research activities comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent from participants and maintaining data confidentiality. RA will also assist in securing Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. Continuous Learning : Staying Updated : The RA is expected to stay informed about the latest research methods, tools, and developments in the field of poverty alleviation and impact evaluation. This helps them contribute effectively to the research teams work. Skills and Attributes: Attention to Detail : Accuracy in data management and analysis is critical to ensure the validity of research findings. Analytical Skills : Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential for data analysis and interpretation. Communication Skills : The ability to communicate complex research findings in a clear and accessible manner is important, both in writing and verbally. Problem-Solving : The RA should be proactive in identifying and solving issues that arise during data collection and project implementation. Adaptability : The RA should be able to adapt to the dynamic environment of field research, which often requires flexibility and quick thinking. Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, sociology, social sciences, public policy, public health or related fields. Previous experience in development research is preferred. Knowledge of development related issues in India, and an understanding of various socio-economic, gender-related, and cultural issues is essential. Previous experience in working in rural India is preferred. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in understanding and fluency in spoken Hindi is essential. Hindi as native language and native proficiency is preferred. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player. Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Proficiency in STATA (or other data analysis software) is strongly preferred. Overall proficiency in using MS Office, preparing policy memos, research documents and creating slide decks is required. Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred. Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India.

Language Requirement: Hindi, and English Length of Commitment: 1 year Joining Location: About the project Unsustainable groundwater extraction has led to 75 percent of all blocks in Punjab (India) to be classified as overexploited, contributing to 12 percent of Indias overexploited blocks. This pilot project seeks to mitigate this by enhancing the utilization of Punjabs underutilized canal infrastructure, thereby reducing dependence on groundwater extraction, which currently accounts for 79 percent of the states agricultural irrigation. This pilot proposes the introduction of a canal monitor, an official appointed by the Government of Punjab who will ensure the coordinated operation of canal gates. We will investigate whether this intervention encourages farmers to use canal water for irrigation, thereby substituting away from groundwater extraction and lowering energy consumption. This shift is vital for promoting sustainable agricultural practices and has large potential to alleviate water stress in India, the global leader in groundwater extraction. About the position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of (Senior) Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The (Senior) Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. (Senior) Research Associate will work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who will guide and supervise them in their various tasks. The work of a (Senior) Research Associate at J-PAL South Asia directly contributes to generating evidence that informs policy decisions and helps design more effective poverty alleviation programs. By ensuring that research projects are executed with precision and rigor, the (S)RA plays a key role in advancing J-PAL's mission to reduce poverty through evidence-based policy-making. Key Responsibilities: Research and Intervention Design: Support PIs in refining the research design and the program intervention through series of field visits and qualitative surveys or alternative means as requried Data Collection Management: Survey Design and Implementation: Design and piloting survey instruments that are crucial for data collection. This involves working with the research team to ensure that the surveys are aligned with the research objectives and are culturally appropriate. Fieldwork Supervision: Supervise the field teams during data collection to ensure that all protocols are followed and that the data collected is accurate and reliable. The (S)RA is also responsible for monitoring the progress of fieldwork. Training: Train field staff on the project protocols and data collection protocols, how to conduct surveys in the field, and so on. Data Analysis: Data Cleaning and Preparation: Conduct regular data cleaning and running checks to prepare it for analysis. This includes checking for errors, ensuring data consistency, and preparing datasets for use in statistical analysis. Statistical Analysis: Support the PIs with preliminary data analysis using statistical software like STATA or R. The insights from the data can inform the ongoing research and contribute to final reports and publications. Project Coordination: Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with partner organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders involved in the research to coordinate project activities and ensure effective communication between all parties. Logistics Management: Manage the logistics of research projects, which includes coordinating with different teams for vendor payments, field staff contracting and attendance, procurement of necessary resources, and coordinating field operations, among many others. Documentation and Reporting: Documentation: Maintain detailed records of all research activities, ensuring that all data and processes are well-documented and accessible to the research team. Report Writing: Assist in drafting project reports, policy briefs, and donor reports. Ethics and Compliance: Ethical Standards: Ensure that all research activities comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent from participants and maintaining data confidentiality. (S)RA will also assist in securing Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. Continuous Learning: Staying Updated: The (S)RA is expected to stay informed about the latest research methods, tools, and developments in the field of poverty alleviation and impact evaluation. This helps them contribute effectively to the research teams work. Skills and Attributes: Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills are essential for data analysis and interpretation. Attention to Detail: Accuracy in data management and analysis is critical to ensure the validity of research findings. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate complex research findings in a clear and accessible manner is important, both in writing and verbally. Problem-Solving: The (S)RA should be proactive in identifying and solving issues that arise during data collection and project implementation. Adaptability: The (S)RA should be able to adapt to the dynamic environment of field research, which often requires flexibility and quick thinking. Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, sociology, social sciences, public policy, public health or related fields. Previous experience in development research is preferred. Knowledge of development related issues in India, and an understanding of various socio-economic, gender-related, and cultural issues is essential. Previous experience in working in rural India is preferred. Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Proficiency in understanding and fluency in spoken Hindi is essential. Hindi as native language and native proficiency is preferred. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player. Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Proficiency in STATA (or other data analysis software) is strongly preferred. Overall proficiency in using MS Office, preparing policy memos, research documents and creating slide decks is required. Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred. Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India

Language Requirement: Kannada, English, Hindi Length of Commitment: 9 months Sector: Education About the Position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. Read more about our work and projects Project Specific Details This project is a scale-up of a previously evaluated study tested across multiple countries by J-PAL invited researcher Noam Angrist and colleagues (Angrist, Bergman, Matsheng 2022; Angrist et al 2023). The state government of Karnataka plans to scale up a remote tailored instruction approach for grades 3-5. The governments Ganitha Ganaka programme was launched based on the evidence supporting a tailored instruction approach that uses phones to connect high-quality instruction and tutoring with students and parents. Within the 2024-25 academic year, the government aims to reach approximately 456,000 students across 93 educationally low-performing administrative blocks. As the government intends to implement this programme at a large scale this year, we aim to embed quick process research activities that will support the government (a) with actionable insights on optimising programme implementation as they seek to achieve scale, and (b) set up large-scale monitoring systems within the government to effectively monitor and enable different levels of the education system to use of programme data for feedback and course correction. The RA will be responsible for a series of primary data collection exercises. The RA will work with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators, who will guide and supervise them in various tasks. The PIs for this Project are Noam Angrist (University of Oxford) and Sharnic Djaker (University of Oxford). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Previous experience in development research (and the education sector) preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Kannada. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments/A/B tests preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Note on Work Authorizations Candidates must have work authorization to work in India. You are able to submit your application before your references complete their recommendation letters; however, you must include their contact information before submitting your application. Given the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Role: Research Associate - Frontiers of Graduation: Building Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in Urban India (SJY Urban) Project: Pushing Frontiers of Graduation: Building Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods in Urban India (SJY Urban) Length of Commitment: 12 Months (can be extended based on performance and availability) Language requirement: Hindi, English Location: Patna, Bihar Principal Investigators (PIs): Dr. Robin Burgess (LSE), Dr. Oriana Bandiera (LSE), Dr. Jyoti Prasad Mukhopadhyay (KREA University) and Anton Heil (LSE) Project Description: Urban poverty remains a significant issue in Bihar, where rapid urbanization and inadequate infrastructure have led to growing slum populations. Around 2.8 million people in Bihars cities face multidimensional poverty, with 1.4 million classified as severely poor (NITI Aayog 2023). Limited access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, education, and stable jobs affects low-income families, women, youth, and informal workers. Globally, urbanization is accelerating, with Asia and Africa driving most of the growth. In many developing countries, urban expansion outpaces infrastructure development, deepening urban poverty. India exemplifies these challenges, with over 85% of its urban workforce in the informal sector, where poverty and inequality. Addressing these issues requires innovative solutions focused on the most vulnerable communities. The Bihar Urban Graduation Program, a strategic initiative within the Satat Jeevikoparjan Yojana (SJY) Urban program, is designed to address these critical issues. The program adopts a multifaceted approach to combat urban poverty by promoting sustainable livelihoods, enhancing financial inclusion, fostering social empowerment, and ensuring access to basic services. By addressing poverty from multiple dimensions, SJY Urban seeks to reduce economic vulnerability and increase resilience among the urban poor. SJY Urban prioritises women and youth, recognising their pivotal roles in achieving sustainable growth, particularly in urban settings. A focus on urban youth aligns with global calls for inclusive growth and the need to address the aspirations. About the position: J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate (RA). The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management and research experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The RA will report to the Research Manager and work closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs). The RA will be based out of Patna, and work out of the JEEViKA office. The RA will represent the research team on the ground and play a critical role to implement the research project. Further, the RA needs to be experienced and very comfortable in conducting fieldwork, desk analysis and literature reviews, and maintaining strong relationships with the partner organization (Government). Key Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey instruments, conducting qualitative research/scoping exercise and refining study design Managing teams: Train and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Travel to project sites to monitor and coordinate field activities for primary data collection during intervention monitoring Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organizations Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols Engaging with and managing relationships with stakeholders. Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at various levels as required in the project Coordinating with teams across different verticals within JPAL on a variety of operational tasks Supervising data collection and data-entry, and ensuring data quality and productivity Assisting with data cleaning, coding, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Assisting in the preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Maintain compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies Reporting to RM and PI on all of the above-mentioned activities and any other work assigned Desired Qualifications and Experience: A bachelors degree in economics, political science, education, public policy, international development, or other related fields is required. Masters degree preferred. Relevant Experience- 1 year or more Experience of field work Prior experience in conducting evaluation assessments and qualitative studies (scoping exercise) Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations. Experience of working with Government stakeholders strongly preferred Willingness to travel Excellent management/ organizational skills and able to solve unexpected problems Knowledge of NVivo/ ATLAS.ti (preferred) Familiarity with RCTs Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Ability to deal with unstructured and dynamic environments

Language Requirement: English , Hindi and/or Gujarati Length of Commitment: 6 months Name of the Project: Scoping study on young adults aspirations towards vocational education Sector: Education, Labour About the position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Support Assistant to lead a scoping study in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Support Assistant will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing development field research. Read more about our work and projects J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. Project Specific Details Indias National Education Policy (NEP, 2020) sets forth an ambitious agenda to transform education in India. Policies relating to vocational education in particular have undergone significant changes with a view to equip young Indians with 21st century skills. As children progress through schooling, they will be exposed to age appropriate activities that enhance their vocational skills, knowledge and work towards proficiency in chosen vocations by the end of grade 12. Notably, under recent reforms,vocational education will no longer be a subject students chose in lieu of other academic subjects, rather policies will open up a wide variety of educational streams with vocational courses being one among the many options. Such a change in childrens choice option is expected to mitigate unfavorable attitudes towards vocational education as something children choose only when they are unable to perform well in academic subjects. By integrating a focus on vocational skills from an early age, this policy attempts to bring a holistic approach towards education in general. This project will be conducted in partnership with NGO Lend a Hand India (LAHI), one of Indias largest organizations working on school-based vocational education, and will conduct research to inform programming at this nascent but critical juncture, and design future randomized evaluations institutionalize evidence-based improvements to program design and implementation. The study will focus on understanding aspirations and attitudes of children and their parents towards vocational training, how school personnel make decisions regarding content of training, and challenges faced by small and medium enterprises towards quality hiring. The study will also focus on different aspirations and expectations among young girls and boys. The findings from this scoping study will enable discussions for a future randomized evaluation, as a new vocational education curriculum is rolled out in grades 11-12 in the next academic year. The study will involve conducting surveys and qualitative interviews with different stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers and government officials to gain a better understanding of the above-mentioned questions across two Indian states with strong LAHI presence - Gujarat and Jharkhand. Research Support Assistants work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. The research support assistant would be working closely with the LAHI and the state education departments to conduct surveys and key informant interviews, Thus, the research support assistant will obtain a rich experience across both the technical research skills and partnering with NGOs. Key Responsibilities Research Support Assistants work closely with academic researchers and other research and field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Supporting the research activities: Supporting the Research Associate in conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining survey instruments Supporting the Research Associate to recruit, train, and supervise survey staff Conducting key informant interviews and supervise data collection by field staff Coordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the field data collection in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Assisting in conducting data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, documentation Reporting to PIs on all of the above-mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED. Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Fluency and excellent communication skills in English, Hindi and or Gujarati. Familiarity with Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software Familiarity with Qualitative research techniques desirable Excellent management and organizational skills Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environment Ability to work independently and in rural field locations.

Name of the Project: Scoping study on young adults aspirations towards vocational education Sector: Education, Labour About the position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead a scoping study in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing development field research. Read more about our work and projects (https: / / www.povertyactionlab.org / south-asia). J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. Project Specific Details Indias National Education Policy (NEP, 2020) sets forth an ambitious agenda to transform education in India. Policies relating to vocational education in particular have undergone significant changes with a view to equip young Indians with 21st century skills. As children progress through schooling, they will be exposed to age appropriate activities that enhance their vocational skills, knowledge and work towards proficiency in chosen vocations by the end of grade 12. Notably, under recent reforms,vocational education will no longer be a subject students chose in lieu of other academic subjects, rather policies will open up a wide variety of educational streams with vocational courses being one among the many options. Such a change in childrens choice option is expected to mitigate unfavorable attitudes towards vocational education as something children choose only when they are unable to perform well in academic subjects. By integrating a focus on vocational skills from an early age, this policy attempts to bring a holistic approach towards education in general. This project will be conducted in partnership with NGO Lend a Hand India (LAHI), one of Indias largest organizations working on school-based vocational education, and will conduct research to inform programming at this nascent but critical juncture, and design future randomized evaluations institutionalize evidence-based improvements to program design and implementation. The study will focus on understanding aspirations and attitudes of children and their parents towards vocational training, how school personnel make decisions regarding content of training, and challenges faced by small and medium enterprises towards quality hiring. The study will also focus on different aspirations and expectations among young girls and boys. The findings from this scoping study will enable discussions for a future randomized evaluation, as a new vocational education curriculum is rolled out in grades 11-12 in the next academic year. The study will involve conducting surveys and qualitative interviews with different stakeholders such as students, parents, teachers and government officials to gain a better understanding of the above-mentioned questions across two Indian states with strong LAHI presence - Gujarat and Jharkhand. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. The research associates would be working closely with the LAHI and the state education departments to conduct surveys and key informant interviews, Thus, the research associate will obtain a rich experience across both the technical research skills and partnering with NGOs. Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Leading the research activities: Cleaning, organizing and analysing administrative data received from LAHI Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field teams Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Conducting Key Informant interviews Coordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the field data collection in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and J-PAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager/PI Conducting data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Preparing documents, presentations and reports Reporting to PIs on all of the above-mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED. Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Prior experience working in the education sector, or government projects is preferred. Fluency and excellent communication skills in English, Hindi and or Gujarati. Proficiency in Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software Familiarity with Qualitative research techniques desirable Excellent management and organizational skills Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations.

We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to lead and support Monitoring Evaluation efforts for scaling the Every Child Counts (ECC) program across Andhra Pradesh and parts of North India (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi). The role involves engagement with partner NGOs, government stakeholders and internal teams to ensure robust evidence-driven implementation of the ECC program. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to one of Indias most promising scale-up efforts in foundational learning. Key Responsibilities The Research Associate will work closely with PIs and the field team to undertake the following tasks. Monitoring Evaluation (ME) activities: Design and oversee end-to-end monitoring and evaluation processes (including field-based classroom observations, teacher training assessments, student learning evaluations) across multiple states to ensure timely, high-quality, and actionable insights that inform program implementation and scale-up strategy. Manage and evaluate pilots conducted by partner NGOs under the Every Child Counts Certificate Program. Provide technical guidance and ensure alignment with the program's ME framework. Data cleaning and management: Review and vet project datasets and maintain an efficient data documentation system Work with other members of the team to reconcile any gaps or errors in the data Data analysis and synthesis : Assist in analysis of qualitative and quantitative data collected during the projects implementation Liaise with members of the project team by sending them statistics as and when required Generate aggregated views of the data for various stakeholders the implementation partners, Principal Investigators and donors Assist in documenting data collection efforts, including any issues and key decisions taken for improvements Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with implementation partners and government stakeholders in Andhra Pradesh to ensure effective coordination, alignment, and execution of the ECC program. Working closely with the Policy team to develop memos, presentations and other communication materials for use in advocacy, government meetings etc Capacity Building: Lead and facilitate ME-related trainings and advisory support for program teams and partner organizations in Andhra Pradesh and North India Develop ME Resources: Create high-quality resources (manuals, toolkits and guides) related to ME for the ECC program, to be published on the ECC website and used by practitioners across the country. Reporting and Documentation: Assist in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well policy memos as dissemination activities Responsible for general project documentation Maintain compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Economics, Education, Public Policy, Development Studies, or a related field; a Masters degree is preferred for senior roles At least 2 years of professional experience in the education or development sector, with direct exposure to field-based implementation Proven experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, including process monitoring and outcome assessments Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret and present data effectively Proficiency in Stata for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization Hands-on experience with SurveyCTO or similar digital data collection platforms Demonstrated ability to work independently in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Language Proficiency: Fluency in Telugu, Hindi and English Willingness to be based in Vijayawada for at least 6-8 months with an option to relocate within Andhra Pradesh/Telangana thereafter. Flexibility to travel extensively across Andhra Pradesh and occasional travel to North India Preferred Qualifications Prior experience engaging with government stakeholders Experience conducting or facilitating capacity building workshops or trainings Familiarity with foundational learning programs, teacher training models, or large-scale education reform initiatives in India Strong skills in data visualization, reporting, and knowledge product development Knowledge of qualitative research methods and tools (e.g., interview protocols, thematic analysis) Candidates with 2+ years of relevant experience may be considered for a Senior Research Associate position.

Education : Bachelors/Masters Language requirement: Kannada required Principal Investigators : Todd Pugatch (University of Buffalo), Ketki Sheth (University of Tennessee), and Emmanuel Rukundo (RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research) About the Position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. Read more about our work and projects Project Specific Details: This project aims to study the effectiveness of the School Leadership Development Program in building leadership competencies amongst school leaders and improving student learning outcomes in primary and secondary schools. These schools are located in Bidar and Raichur districts of Karnataka. For this evaluation, the researchers will collaborate with Mantra4Change, who will implement the project in the field. The Principal Investigators on this project are Todd Pugatch (University of Buffalo), Ketki Sheth (University of Tennessee), and Emmanuel Rukundo (RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Designing and developing survey questionnaires, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Supporting and informing qualitative research Managing field teams across multiple districts: recruiting, training, and supervising both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators, and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry, and ensuring data quality and productivity Overseeing the entire data collection process, and ensuring compliance with J-PALs standards for data quality Writing high-quality documents, including training manuals, process reports and reports of results from different rounds of data collection Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination Ensuring the project follows the agreed timeline and meets key milestones with the support of the Research Manager Assisting with applications to local and international institutional review boards with the support of the Research Manager Ensuring the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with the partner organization Maintaining relationships with partner organisation at both headquarters and field levels Reporting to the Research Manager and PIs on all of the activities mentioned above Maintaining compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies Addressing any other task assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living and working in a developing country is a strong plus Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Fluency in Kannada is highly preferred Knowledge of Stata and SurveyCTO (strongly preferred) or other data analysis/collection software; strong quantitative skills Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments or primary data collection preferred Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Good team management skills Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently

JPAL SA is looking for a Research Associate to work closely with PIs Prof. Natalia Rigol and Ben Roth (both of Harvard Business School) and other team members to lead the field work of a project to develop personalized repayment plans that match the timing of the borrower's cash flows to the timing of their payment obligations. Additionally, these loans will utilize novel community targeting methods to screen loan applicants, whereby community members are asked to identify reliable and promising entrepreneurs. Prof. Rigol and Roth specialize in finding and studying innovative microcredit products and services that can better help entrepreneurs grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods. You can find their work and . The study is in the baseline stage and involves screening and assessing microentrepreneurs for micro-loan products. The RA will work very closely with PIs in managing data and supporting the project in-field activities. This position looks for someone who is creative, flexible, independent, and excited to solve new challenges. Key Responsibilities: This is a very high ownership role, where your work will majorly involve supporting other RAs in project management in addition to cleaning, organizing and analysing the data collected from the field on a regular basis. Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Research Design and Data Management: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot/backchecking exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Ensuring that the project complies with research protocols related to data collection and security Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality Work with data sets, prepare and run codes regularly for daily data cleaning and analysis in STATA Take ownership of daily data management trackers to ensure seamless flow of information for operational efficiency Ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical packages like STATA and produce output, including graphs and table. Managerial / Operational: Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Overseeing the on-ground implementation of the evaluation in accordance with the research design in association with our partner organization. Further, making sure the project is on track in terms of timelines. Liaising with field staff running evaluations and collaborating with them including occasional travel to research field sites; focus of work is to advise on quality control of data collection practices. Communication: Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations with graphs and tables for partner organization, donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Daily meetings with PIs to share project progress updates Any other task as assigned by the PIs Required Qualifications: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Proficiency in STATA or other statistical packages (non-negotiable) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Have an entrepreneurial/start-up mindset: Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments. Are action oriented, self-driven and flexible Attentive to detail, analytical, and can work across multiple-task efficiently as required Team oriented: Are a reliable team player and can work with a diverse set of people on a daily basis Ability to work independently and in rural field locations (travel to nearby field sites as required) Willing to move to Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Desired Qualifications: Working proficiency in Tamil (strongly preferred) Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments and development research preferred Understanding of basic financial terms Experience working with rural enterprises

We are seeking a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of three research projects. Two field-based projects explore the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing judicial and bureaucratic state capacity in India. The third project is building a harmonized data repository of Indian firm and household microdata. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in managing pioneering projects at the forefront of economics research and public policy. Key responsibilities include contributing to the design and implementation of assigned projects, leading stakeholder engagement, mentoring and supervising the research team, managing budgeting and operational tasks, overseeing reporting processes, and handling contracts and grants management. We are looking for a proactive individual with proven management experience and familiarity with applied economics research and capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The candidate should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic organizational environment and demonstrate high levels of integrity and commitment to our work. The successful candidate will join a team of Principal Investigators (PIs) and Research Assistants (RAs). They will gain direct experience collaborating with policy partnersspecifically the NITI Aayog and various Indian courtsimplementing surveys and field experiments, and conducting rigorous data analysis. Project 1: Artificial Intelligence, Government Litigation, and Bureaucratic Decision Making PIs: Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) Working with Indian government agencies, this project studies whether artificial intelligence tools can be used to reduce inefficiencies caused by excessive government-initiated tax litigation in India. Project 2: Artificial Intelligence and Judicial State Capacity PIs: Ananya Kotia (LSE), Utkarsh Saxena (Oxford) This project seeks to address India's substantial judicial backlog of over 50 million cases by evaluating the impact of integrating AI-driven tools like transcription, translation, OCR scanning, and case flow management software in courtrooms in a large Indian state. The intervention aims to test the impact of such tools on case resolution times and judicial decision-making. Project 3: India Data Lab PIs: Ananya Kotia (LSE) The India Data Lab (IDL) is an initiative to harmonize unit-level microdata from India's key household and firm surveys, specifically the National Sample Surveys (NSS) and the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). In collaboration with LSE, IGC, and NITI Aayog, the IDL will integrate these datasets into the National Data and Analytics Platform (NDAP). By cleaning and standardizing these complex datasets into a single, analysis-ready repository, the IDL aims to significantly streamline research efforts and enhance empirical studies on India's economy. Qualifications Master's degree in Economics (or bachelor's degree with relevant work experience). At least three years of relevant work experience Experience in managing randomized controlled trials is required. Knowledge of Stata (or any other statistical tool) is required. Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects on the ground, and be self-motivated. Some experience conducting social science or economic field research, including supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, financial reporting, and data management Responsibilities Develop survey instruments and data request documents for data collection Create technical documentation for internal and external audiences Conduct background research and literature reviews Draft content for reports to policymakers, academic papers, grant proposals, research protocols, and other project documents Supervise and mentor Research Associates Work with J-PAL South Asias Finance team to ensure project budgets and project spending is kept in check, funder deliverables are prepared and attended to, and PI requests are prepared on time. Ensure compliance with J-PALs research protocols across all project activities Designate roles and responsibilities for each project team member (including Finance Managers), manage project timelines schedule check-in dialogues with team members, liaise communicate with external stakeholders, the internal team, and set up management reporting. Travel to the field as needed

We are seeking a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of social network research projects. The social networks suite of projects study the role of networks in developing economies and improve the understanding of the impact of networks on economic interactions. The projects within the suite have cross-cutting focus areas like social learning, information diffusion and aggregation, network structure and interaction, informal institutions, etc. You will get an opportunity to work with researchers like (https: / / web.stanford.edu / arungc / research.html) , (https: / / sites.google.com / view / ebreza / home) etc. We are looking for a proactive individual with proven management experience and familiarity with applied economics research and capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The candidate should be prepared to thrive in a dynamic organizational environment and demonstrate high levels of integrity and commitment to our work. Key Responsibilities Research Managers work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Portfolio coordination : Coordinate the work of the partner's implementation team, researchers and research associates to ensure smooth collaboration and effective communication. Coordinate with these different stakeholders to define indicators and design data collection tools. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, outlining tasks, timetables and resource allocations. Lead regular meetings with project stakeholders to monitor progress and provide solutions to any difficulties encountered. Supervision : Supervise and mentor research associates responsible for designing data collection instruments and managing data collection, entry and analysis. Ensure that data collection processes meet the highest standards of quality and integrity. Supervise the design of field experiments to test and refine research hypotheses and methodologies Budget and Schedule Management : Overseeing the project budget, ensuring that expenditure is accurately tracked and that financial resources are used efficiently. Monitor the project schedule, ensuring that all stages are respected and deliverables are completed on time. Reports and Communication : Prepare and present regular progress reports to relevant stakeholders. Communicate complex technical results and concepts to non-technical audiences in a clear and accessible manner. Quality Control : Implement and supervise quality control measures to ensure that research and evaluation activities meet the required standards. Resolve problems relating to data quality or project execution quickly and effectively. Desired Qualifications Masters degree in economics, quantitative economics, social sciences, data sciences, computer science, or related fields At least three years of relevant work experience Strong understanding of experimental methods, design and application Excellent quantitative skills with some experience conducting social science or economic field research, including supervising data collection, teams of field workers, survey design and implementation, financial reporting, and data management Mastery of programme evaluation and monitoring techniques. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Stata, R, Python or other data analysis software is required Ability to adapt to dynamic environment Previous experience in development research preferred Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India.

Education : Bachelors/Masters Organization : J-PAL South Asia at IFMR Language requirement: English and Hindi Project Descriptions : The ECE project is aimed at evaluating Prathams early childhood education programs through a randomized controlled trial. Though Pratham and J-PAL enjoy a long-term partnership, this will be the first instance of an evaluation of Prathams ECE program. This is an excellent opportunity to obtain a strong understanding of issues relating to ECE, a sector that is increasingly attracting a lot of attention from researchers, policy makers and implementers. Prathams early childhood education programs cater to ages 3 to 8. Programs range from support to anganwadis, encouraging mothers involvement in childrens education and formal classroom activities in schools and communities. A key objective of this evaluation is to understand what works in terms of ECE program delivery and the ideal duration of an ECE program. Additionally, the researchers also aim to evaluate a home-based Math Games programs which is built on previous research on Math Games in schools. Math Games is an innovative math curriculum that aims to develop children's intuitive concepts of number and geometry, informed by decades of cognitive development research, and Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers, Research Manager and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and surveying instruments. Managing field teams: Recruiting, training, and supervising both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance with the research design, in association with our partner organization. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels. Supervising data collection and data-entry, and ensuring data quality and productivity. Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Data cleaning and management Developing scripts in Stata to analyse survey data, clean data and identify trends across time for all ongoing data collection efforts. Reviewing and vetting project datasets and maintaining an efficient data documentation system. Working with other members of the team to reconcile any gaps or errors in the data. Data analysis and synthesis Liaising with members of the project team by sending them statistics as and when required Generating aggregated views of the data for various stakeholders the Principal Investigators, donors and other partners. Assisting in documenting data collection efforts, including any issues and key decisions taken for improvements Reporting to PIs, Research Managers and partners on some/all of the above- mentioned activities Maintaining compliance with all J-PAL protocols and policies. Desired Attributes, Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's/ Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields Experience-0-2 years, experience working in education sector preferred Experience in working in rural areas Excellent management/ organizational skills and able to solve unexpected problems Strong quantitative skills Working knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred), MATLAB/R Familiarity with RCTs Demonstrated experience managing a team Flexible, self-motivating, independent and manages multiple tasks efficiently Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders

Name of the Project: Boosting Immunization Demand Language Requirement: Hindi, English, Marathi Sector: Social Networks, Health About the Position J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects here. Project Specific Details This project is a scale-up pilot of a previously evaluated study done in collaboration with the Government of Haryana. It was found that a package of interventions combining well-connected local immunization ambassadors, targeted reminders and incentives to caregivers increased routine immunization by approximately 55%. This project aims to test the effectiveness of a new model for identification of ambassadors to spread information on routine immunization. The study will focus on verifying the centrality of gossips/ambassadors selected through a model of phoney surveys conducted by the NGO Suvita. The study will be conducted in a sample of 450 villages. During the first phase of the study, gossips will be identified by field surveys by J-PAL, phone surveys by Suvita and through random selection by Suvita from Suvitas database. The second phase of the study would be information dissemination. In each of the 450 villages, J-PAL SA surveyors would seed the information to a maximum of five ambassadors who would in turn inform the villagers to register onto a text messaging service to receive information on immunization. The centrality of the nodes will be assessed through the number of people who register on the service. The RA will be responsible for a series of primary data collection exercises. The RA will work with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators, who will guide and supervise them in various tasks. The PIs for this Project are Arun Chandrashekar (Stanford University) and Esther Duflo (MIT). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Marathi etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

PxD seeks a dynamic, creative, and self-motivated Research Manager to join a high-performing, flexible, and non-hierarchical team to manage the implementation of a new research project for generating insights on crowdsourcing information among smallholder farmers in India. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to PxDs new workstreams, collaborate closely with PxD and affiliated researchers, and play a key role in testing and refining innovative ideas. You will use rigorous methods to experiment, measure impact, and identify pathways to scale our programs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about PxD's mission: to provide actionable insights and cost-effective, scalable services that help people in poverty improve their incomes and well-being sustainably. Summary of the project Smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries have historically been unable to access quality information to inform their decisions during the cultivation cycle. This research project will devise experiments and combine insights from behavioral, agricultural and development economics to understand the key factors that influence farmers decisions to contribute information to crowdsourcing efforts, and act on information obtained from their peers. We will conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to explore the prospects of crowdsourcing in the context of pest incidence on crops among smallholder farmers in India. The RCT will provide insights on the following research questions: What key factors motivate farmers to share accurate information from which others could learn (including financial and non-financial incentives) What factors would influence farmers willingness to listen to, trust, and act on information derived from crowdsourcing Does acting on crowdsourced information help improve yields Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Manage the implementation of research activities for the project, ensuring adherence to appropriate rigor, policies, timelines, and budgets. Manage financial and human resources for the project. Guide teams on the use of evidence-based approaches and ensure that PxD maintains the standards for technical appropriateness and rigor. Oversee data management and analysis for the project and survey creation and implementation. Oversee documentation of research activities, research results, and rationale for decisions made. Interpret and contextualize external and internal evidence and insights for PxD programs. Manage partner relations and work with external stakeholders for successful project implementation. Develop and ensure compliance with IRB protocols for human subject research and relevant in-country research permission requirements. Provide mentorship and guidance to Associate level staff. Contribute and support internal and external communications to disseminate project results and research findings, including briefs, blogs, reports, and presentations. Contribute to PxDs institutional knowledge management and internal learning efforts. Requirements: The ideal candidate will have: A Bachelors or a Masters degree in economics, agricultural economics, public policy, or a closely related field. Professional experience working on at least two large projects involving the design and management of rigorous research and/or evidence-based programs in LMIC countries. Ability to draw inferences from data to identify pathways for program improvement. Adept at consuming large amounts of academic and scientific literature as well as other technical information, synthesizing key findings, and applying takeaways to program and research design. Deep understanding of economics and randomized evaluations. Excellent knowledge of Stata or R, or similar software for data analysis Experience in using SurveyCTO/ODK or a similar program for survey design. Strong grasp of the research program life cycle and ability to supervise all activities on the ground. Experience managing program and/or research staff. Experience managing partnerships with an implementing organization. Understanding and application of research ethics for human subjects in the social sciences. Strong writing and oral communication skills in English, with attention to detail and advanced writing and presentation skills. Willingness to travel to field sites in India.

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects Project Specific Details This project is a scale-up pilot of a previously evaluated study done in collaboration with the Government of Haryana. It was found that a package of interventions combining well-connected local immunization ambassadors, targeted reminders and incentives to caregivers increased routine immunization by approximately 55%. This project aims to test the effectiveness of a new model for identification of ambassadors to spread information on routine immunization. The study will focus on verifying the centrality of gossips/ambassadors selected through a model of phoney surveys conducted by the NGO Suvita. The study will be conducted in a sample of 450 villages. During the first phase of the study, gossips will be identified by field surveys by J-PAL, phone surveys by Suvita and through random selection by Suvita from Suvitas database. The second phase of the study would be information dissemination. In each of the 450 villages, J-PAL SA surveyors would seed the information to a maximum of five ambassadors who would in turn inform the villagers to register onto a text messaging service to receive information on immunization. The centrality of the nodes will be assessed through the number of people who register on the service. The RA will be responsible for a series of primary data collection exercises. The RA will work with the Research Manager and Principal Investigators, who will guide and supervise them in various tasks. The PIs for this Project are Arun Chandrashekar (Stanford University) and Esther Duflo (MIT). Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during both these phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, Kannada etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Research Associates and/or Senior Research Associates to lead lab-in-the-field experiments and RCTs in India. Social Networks Suite The social networks suite of projects study the role of networks in developing economies and improve the understanding of the impact of networks on economic interactions. The projects within the suite have cross-cutting focus areas like social learning, information diffusion and aggregation, network structure and interaction, informal institutions, etc. You will get an opportunity to work with researchers like ( ), ( ) etc. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the design and implementation of experiments as well as data collection, management and analysis, in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world class researchers from leading universities in the world. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. Key Responsibilities Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing and conducting pilot experiments, refining study design and survey instruments Managing teams: Recruiting, training, and supervising both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff Supervising all aspects of data collection and data entry to ensure high quality data across the project lifecycle Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research and experimental design in association with our partner organization Ensuring that the project complies with ethical and research guidelines with the support of the Research Manager Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, quantitative economics, social sciences, data sciences, computer science, or related fields Strong understanding of experimental methods, design and application Excellent quantitative skills with strong management and organizational skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English. Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Kannada, Odia etc. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated knowledge and experience of Stata, R, Python or other data analysis software is required Ability to adapt to dynamic environment Previous experience in development research preferred Ability to work independently and in rural field locations Willingness to quickly acquire new technical skills as per project requirements, such as web scraping, dashboard creation etc

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects The project focuses on womens skilling, employment, and migration opportunities. The primary objective is to examine whether migration assistance (including providing job-specific information and psychological nudge) is effective at facilitating womens rural-to-urban migration and employment, as well as its subsequent impact on the socio-economic and welfare outcomes of the women and their family members. Research Associates work closely with Research Managers Principal Investigators who guide and supervise them in their various tasks. Key Responsibilities: Research Associates work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instrument. Managing teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Supervising data collection and data entry to ensure good data quality during baseline, midline, and endline phases Co-ordinating with the Administrative and Finance team on a variety of tasks related to field staff contracting and payments. Overseeing the implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design in association with our partner organization. Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager. Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels. Working knowledge of at least one of the following Stata, Python, R.Ability to work in a team, manage multiple projects and be self-motivated. Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis. Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities. Reporting to PIs on all of the above-mentioned activities. Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED. Desired Qualifications: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus Previous experience in development research preferred Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency and excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skills in regional languages such as Hindi, Tamil, etc. would be beneficial. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments Ability to work independently and in rural field locations

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu Length of Commitment: 1 year Education: Bachelors/Masters in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy or related fields Language requirement: English and Tamil PIs: Esther Duflo (MIT), Dr. Girija Vaidyanathan (Retd. IAS), Frank Schilbach (MIT) and others Project Description: The Research Associate (RA) will be an integral part of the Tamil Nadu Aging (TNAging) Portfolio, a long-standing collaborative initiative between J-PAL South Asia and the Government of Tamil Nadu aimed at improving the well-being of the elderly through evidence-informed policymaking. The RA will work across one or more studies under this portfolio, including longitudinal surveys, randomized evaluations (community-based mental health interventions, machine learning for health screening, etc.), and implementation pilots (study on caregivers of elders, etc.)). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to rigorous policy-relevant research, while engaging deeply with government systems. Roles and Responsibilities: Research Design and Data Management Assist in designing and refining survey instruments and qualitative research tools. Lead or support pilot testing, backchecks, and monitoring of survey protocols. Manage data quality processes, including field validations, cleaning, and preliminary analysis in Stata/R. Develop and maintain daily data tracking and progress dashboards. Uphold data security, research ethics, and compliance with J-PAL and IRB protocols. Field and Operations Management Supervise day-to-day field activities, including recruitment, training, and oversight of field teams (surveyors, field managers, data operators). Liaise closely with government officials and partner organizations to ensure effective on-ground coordination. Oversee implementation of study protocols and ensure timelines and quality benchmarks are met. Conduct regular visits to field sites across Tamil Nadu to ensure high-quality data collection and troubleshoot operational challenges. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Maintain strong relationship with multiple departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu and other key partners. Provide regular updates, process notes, and documentation to stakeholders. Support dissemination efforts, including creation of reports, policy briefs, and presentations with clear visualizations. Share timely insights with policymakers to inform real-time decisions. Team Collaboration Support and collaborate with other RAs, field team and team members across the TNAging Portfolio. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required Bachelors/Masters degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related fields. Proficiency in Stata/R is non-negotiable; experience with data visualization tools is a plus. Strong Tamil and English communication skills (Tamil, spoken would suffice). Demonstrated ability to manage teams and juggle multiple tasks with attention to detail. Willingness to live in Chennai and travel extensively to rural field sites across Tamil Nadu. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems in real time. Preferred Prior experience with randomized controlled trials or quasi-experimental methods. Experience in research, monitoring evaluation, or development programs/impact evaluations of at least a year. Experience working with government systems or in public sector partnerships. Familiarity with issues of aging, rural health, mental health, or social protection.

Project Description: Almost a billion people in developing countries are not connected to the electricity grid. Those with power are still subject to unreliable supply and frequent outages. One cause is a widespread inability of utilities to collect on payments, forcing them to ration supply. This project will evaluate the use of new technology of smart meters to break this cycle of low-payments and low-quality that in turn causes consumers to feel justified in making incomplete payments. Smart metering and pre-payment specifically have several beneficial features, such as lowering transactions and monitoring costs and perhaps reducing liquidity constraints. There is also a growing literature on the consumer response to real-time pricing, which smart metering enables. However, there are no credible evaluations on the crucial pointcan a technological intervention change norm, incentives, and payment, and thereby improve reliability and access, even in a high-theft environment While there have been great strides in smart metering, it is not clear that metering alone can reduce theft if the fundamental problem is collusion between collection agents and utility customers, at the expense of power suppliers. Our study (PIs: Prof. Michael Greenstone, Prof. Robin Burgess, Prof. Nicholas Ryan and Prof. Anant Sudarshan) would conduct a large-scale neighborhood level randomized-control trial to answer this question in a critical developing country setting, working jointly on implementation with state distribution utility of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited. Research Associate Roles and Responsibilities: The RA will work closely with academic researchers and other field staff to perform a variety tasks including, but not limited to: Overseeing implementation of the evaluation in accordance to the research design, in association with our partner organization APDCL. Designing survey questionnaires, conducting qualitative research, conducting quantitative analysis of real time incoming consumer billing data and refining surveying instruments. Managing field teams: Recruit, train, and supervise both field-based and data operations teams consisting of project assistants, field managers, field-based surveyors, data entry operators and other field and office staff. Supervising data collection and ensuring data quality and productivity. Maintaining relationships with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Assisting with data cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination. Reporting to PIs on all of the above mentioned activities. Desired Qualifications and Experience: Required: A Bachelors degree in Economics (or related field) or Engineering At least 1 year of work experience is necessary Prior experience working with government partners is desired but not necessary Prior experience with field data collection is desired but not necessary Familiarity with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials is required Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required. Spoken fluency in Assamese is desirable. Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player Willingness to live in Assam and travel extensively within the region Intermediate knowledge of STATA or other data analysis tools Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Desired: Masters degree in economics, engineering or related disciplines is preferred Experience living in a developing country and/or liaising with government officials is a strongly desired but not necessary Proficiency in STATA (or other tools such as R, SPSS etc.) is desired Note on Work Authorizations: Candidates must have work authorization to work in India. This covers citizens of India, Nepal or Bhutan, Persons of Indian origin (PIO), and an Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).

J-PAL South Asia seeks a Policy Associate to contribute to its mission of promoting evidence-informed policy. The Policy Associate will support the Policy teams mandates of initiating new randomized evaluations, synthesizing and disseminating evidence, and supporting ongoing partnerships with governments, international organizations, philanthropic foundations and NGOs in India. The Policy Associate will support work across these mandates on J-PALs Health sector, and other sectors as required. The position will provide the right candidate with exposure to a vast array of partners and projects on the evidence-to-policy spectrum within these two sectors. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of impact evaluation methods (especially randomized evaluations), have experience working on health projects, and have excellent communication skills. Key Responsibilities Supporting Health sector: Work closely with the Health Sector Lead in J-PAL South Asia's Policy Team to support the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of evidence in the Health sector Support Randomized Evaluations: Collaborate with implementing partners and J-PAL affiliated researchers to initiate new randomized evaluations in the health sector Provide guidance to researchers on navigating the Indian policy landscape and health systems, guide NGOs in the design of randomized evaluations Monitor Policy Landscape: Track policy developments in health in India and create comprehensive policy notes and trackers to support outreach for J-PAL SAs health sector Health Sector Strategy: Contribute to designing and operationalizing the overall strategy for the Health sector Dissemination and Synthesis: Write clear, accurate, and non-technical summaries of J-PALs evaluations tailored for policy audiences, ensuring the findings are accessible and impactful Develop knowledge products to disseminate findings from J-PALs evaluations Government Donor Engagement: Assist senior staff in preparing background notes, memos, and presentations for partnerships with governments, implementing partners, and donors Cross-Sectoral Collaboration: Coordinate with sector teams, state partnerships, strategic initiatives, and research units, providing support where necessary Lead Public Goods Initiatives: Lead and support initiatives related to public goods within the Policy vertical and other verticals as needed Miscellaneous: Work with other sector teams and state partnership teams to provide inputs and support on ongoing projects Assist with preparing knowledge products, engaging with stakeholders and, contribute to capacity-building efforts and operational support for projects outside the health sector, as required Qualifications Your technical expertise, keen eye for detail, strong communication and organizational skills, passion for translating research into action, and interest in international development make you an ideal candidate for the position of a Policy Associate. Education: Candidates with bachelors or masters degrees from various fields are welcome to apply, though a minimum familiarity with statistics is required. A technical understanding of impact evaluations is essential to accurately translate J-PALs findings into clear and actionable policy recommendations. Strong interest in public health or health economics, international development, South Asias development landscape, and program evaluation, demonstrated through coursework or professional experience, is highly preferred. Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience, with prior experience in the health sector being highly desirable. Communication Skills: You are detail-oriented and comfortable with public speaking. You have a talent for translating technical academic research into clear, digestible policy insights. Attitude: You are eager to learn and passionate about international development policy, with a commitment to rigorous research. You are self-driven, and hardworking, and enjoy collaborating in team settings.

J-PAL South Asia at the Institute for Financial Management and Research seeks qualified applicants for the position of Research Associate to lead impact evaluations in India. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The Research Associate will join a team of world-class researchers from leading universities in the world and will gain first-hand experience implementing randomized control trials in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research Read more about our work and projects J-PAL South Asia is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and other attributes protected by law. We strongly encourage people from marginalized communities to apply for this role. Project Specific Details- J-PAL is working with the Government of Karnataka on the Ganitha-Ganaka programme to improve foundational math outcomes for grades 3-5. This programme was launched based on the evidence supporting the programme, a tailored instruction approach that uses phones to connect high-quality instruction with students and parents. Within this year, the government aims to reach approximately 630,000 students across 93 low-performing administrative blocks. Through our combined efforts on policy, embedded research and implementation at-scale, we seek to contribute to open questions around implementing a technology-enabled model of tailored instruction at-scale in resource-constrained systems, whilst understanding the attitudes, beliefs and key challenges of change agents across multiple levels of government as an evidence-based intervention is embedded in the government system. We are looking for a Research Associate to support embedded research activities within this scale-up. Key Responsibilities The Research Associate would work closely with academic researchers, implementing partners and field staff to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: Programme monitoring activities: Designing survey questionnaires, running pilot exercises, refining study design and survey instruments Managing field teams: Train and supervise phone survey teams for programme monitoring consisting of project assistants, field managers and surveyors Supervising data collection to ensure good data quality Ensuring that the project complies with IRB and JPAL data collection and security protocols with the help of the Research Manager Maintaining relationship with partner organizations at both headquarters and field levels Working with the J-PAL Policy Team closely on synergizing study efforts and outputs Assisting with data cleaning and preliminary data analysis Assisting in preparation of documents and presentations for donor reporting as well as dissemination activities Any other task as assigned by the Research Manager, AD Research or ED Desired Qualifications A Bachelor's/Masters degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, education or related fields Previous research/ field experience in education sector preferred Proven management skills Excellent communication skills in English Some conversational-level skill in Kannada is preferable Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and team player Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations Knowledge of Stata (strongly preferred) or other data analysis software is preferred Familiarity with randomized controlled trials/clinical trials/quasi-experiments preferred Ability to deal with unstructured and changing environments