Research Associate, Green Livelihood Research Project

About Saath

Saath Charitable Trust is a leading nonprofit organization working with urban poor communities to enable dignified livelihoods, financial inclusion, education, health, and housing. Our livelihoods programs focus on strengthening micro-entrepreneurs, informal workers, and marginalized communities by creating sustainable income opportunities and linking them to markets.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Research Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct secondary research and literature reviews on urban livelihoods, informal economy, and relevant policies/programs.
• Collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data (from field and secondary sources).
• Draft sections of the research paper, including case studies and evidence-based analysis.
• Support consultations, interviews, and stakeholder discussions as required.
• Work closely with Prof. Chetan Vaidya to refine research findings and finalize the paper.
• Prepare presentations or briefing notes based on the research outcomes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Masters degree (or final year student) in

  Economics, Development Studies, Urban Planning, Social Work, or related field

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• Strong research and writing skills, with previous exposure to academic or policy papers preferred.
• Basic knowledge of livelihood models and the informal sector in India.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Knowledge of data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or Stata) is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills in English (knowledge of Hindi/Gujarati will be a plus).

Duration & Stipend

• 3 months

  Full-time/Part-time based on project needs.
• Stipend will be commensurate with experience.