Research Assistant - Gujarat

Requirement:

Research Assistant at Ikaai India:

Ikaai India Research is looking for 5-6 Research Assistants for a short-term field assignment. The selected candidates will support data collection and reporting as part of an ongoing evaluation study related to the fisheries and seafood sector.

Location: West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat(Preference will be given to candidates from coastal districts)

Contract: Initially for 1 month

Remuneration per day for field visit: Rs. 500 Salary, Rs. 200 DA including food expenses
Travel Expenditure: As per actuals (Mode of transportation can be Auto/Rickshaw/Non-AC Bus)

Persons with two wheelers are preferable.

IMPORTANT:

• This is an urgent requirement — selected candidates must be ready to commence fieldwork from early August 2025.
• Only those who are available full-time for the entire month-long assignment should apply.

How to apply: Send your resume to:

Email: info@ikaaiindia.in

Subject: Application – Research Assistant (state name)

Deadline: 24.07.2025 (Early applications will be given preferences)

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø Conduct field visits (as a mystery shoppers) across designated locations

Ø Collect quantitative data through mobile application

Ø Conduct KII with the stakeholders

Ø Engage with the following stakeholder segments:

· Processing Plants

· Exporters

· Storage Premises

· Fishing Vessels

· Dried/Salted Fish Handling Centres

· Live Fish Handling Centres

· Peeling Sheds

· Conveyance Operators

· Fresh/Chilled Fish Handling Centres

· Independent/Common Ice Plants

· Farms

Ø Prepare concise and accurate field reports

Qualifications:

Ø Bachelor’s or master’s degree in fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing, marine biology, oceanography, social sciences, Development Studies, Rural Management, or related field

Ø Prior field research experience will be an added advantage

Ø Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ø Ability to travel extensively within assigned districts

Ø Freshers can also apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹500.00 - ₹700.00 per day

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 24/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025