Research Assistant (WASH & Climate/ Public Policy/ Finance) Capacity Development Programme

Role Overview: You will be joining the Capacity Development Programme at IIHS as a research assistant, focusing on areas such as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), climate resilience, public policy, and development finance. Your role will involve conducting primary and secondary research, policy analysis, data management, and preparing high-quality outputs to inform programme strategies and policy briefs. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct literature reviews, policy analysis, and secondary research in the domains of WASH, climate resilience, public policy, and development finance. - Collect, clean, and analyze primary and secondary data, including spatial, environmental, and demographic datasets. - Assist in writing technical reports, research papers, briefing notes, and case studies. - Support the development of knowledge products such as articles, presentations, and infographics. - Document field studies, stakeholder consultations, and project processes. - Maintain databases and support data visualization using tools like Excel, Power BI, or GIS platforms. - Track relevant national and international policies, frameworks, and practices in WASH, climate resilience, public policy, and development finance. - Provide support to various IIHS activities and participate in all aspects of Institution-Building at IIHS. Qualifications Required: - Postgraduate degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Economics, Finance, Rural/Urban Studies, Climate Studies, or related field. - Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in research and analysis in WASH, climate resilience, public policy, and/or development finance. - Strong analytical skills and familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods. - Excellent writing and documentation skills in English; proficiency in a regional language is a plus. - Proficiency in MS Office; experience with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R) and mapping software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) is desirable. - Ability to manage tasks independently, meet deadlines in a dynamic, team-based environment. Additional Company Details: IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from women, people with disabilities, and individuals from economically and socially excluded communities. The position is based in Bengaluru with the possibility of travel to other locations in India. This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable based on mutual consent.,