Research Associate/Assitant

Job Description for Research Associate/Assistant

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Research Associate. The selected candidate will be instrumental in conducting social and economic research, contributing to the development of policy frameworks, and engaging in impactful projects.

Responsibilities:

● Conduct thorough research on social and economic issues, providing valuable insights for policy formulation.

● Analyse data, prepare reports, and contribute to the creation of evidence-based policy frameworks.

● Collaborate with team members and external stakeholders to ensure the effective

implementation of research projects by doing data collection.

● Stay informed of current developments in relevant sectors, contributing to GVF & leadership in the policy landscape.

● Assist in organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences to disseminate research findings and promote dialogue.

● Carry out comprehensive data analysis, report writing and ensuring timely submission of the projects.

Qualifications:

● Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Social,Media)

● Anthropology, Management & Engineering etc.) with a strong academic record. Bachelor’s Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience.

● Strong interest in conducting social and economic research, with a focus on policy implications.

Skills We Are Looking For

● Strong data analysis, visualisation and report-writing skills.

● Strong skills in MS Office (MS Excel, Power Point, and Word) as well as Google

workspace functionalities).

● Good communication skills (both verbal and written).

● Mandatory training in research (both in quantitative and qualitative).

● Practical Experience with SPSS, R, Stata etc. software.

Salary: Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV, a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience, and a writing sample demonstrating research and analytical skills. Please send the application to hr@gvf.co.in with the subject line.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• total work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 21/07/2025