Position: Research Associate

Organization: EPIC

Location: New Delhi, Bangalore, or another project location

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8V5tNobq2ZxHTDw-bRduXyyVmrQZpPN0kheVbswFQN5AfRw/viewform

Primary responsibilities one or more of the following include:

1. Research:

• Overseeing implementation of the project following the research design, in association with our partner organization
• Managing day-to-day research activities, from planning to implementation, and monitoring quality, hiring field team etc.
• Regular travel to the field to monitor and assess the progress in fieldwork, including supervision of the field staff during surveys and quality checks (if needed)
• Assisting with data collection, cleaning, preliminary data analysis, and preparation of documents and presentations for dissemination

2. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Support the principal investigators, manager and other EPIC senior management in maintaining strong relationships with participating partner organizations, government agencies, and other relevant stakeholders
• Engage with relevant officials on different aspects of the project and facilitate data access and management between the involved parties
• Develop and disseminate necessary project materials and collaterals targeting a wide range of actors such as policymakers and academic researchers

3. Any other tasks as requested, including (but not limited to) desk/literature survey and support in the preparation of meetings and presentations for developing new partnerships

Necessary Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Environment Policy or Science or another related field. Bachelors in a related field with at least two years of work experience are also encouraged to apply
• Strong demonstrated interest in the development sector
• Good data management, cleaning, and analysis skills
• Willingness to travel to rural/peri-urban study areas for field management when required
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data analysis software is preferred (Stata, R)
• Familiarity/experience with impact evaluations and randomized controlled trials
• Two or more years of full-time work experience in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Demonstrated interest in energy and environmental policy
• Good writing skills