Position: Project Associate / Senior Project Associate

Organization: CEGIS 

Location: Hyderabad, Chennai or Delhi 

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcIuU29kRCkQrbyT5TXIn_hUpB-XD7pfvi-B4lQrELLe3fog/viewform

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop end to end understanding of project across various modules

• Literature review, review of relevant legislation/ GOs pertinent to the project

• Own secondary data analysis (capture, data preparation, analysis and inference/ hypothesis testing)

• Basis the secondary data analysis, provide insights which will guide the team’s primary outreach

• Own interface with client side stakeholders across the data process cycle

• Develop a sound understanding of the client (Government)’s issues and understand the relevance of the interventions (project) to these issues

• Participate actively in larger ideation sessions and client meetings and contribute to the overall project progress

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities 

• Education and Experience  

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or equivalent preferred) in Economics, Public Policy, Social Science or related fields from a reputed institution 

  • 0 to 3 years work experience in India with organizations working in related fields of work i.e. research agencies, policy think-tanks, government or private sector organizations working on government advisory or consulting

• Data analysis - expertise in STATA, Excel

• Report writing

• Proficiency in English and the local language of the state where CEGIS has partnerships​

Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for research to formulate solutions

• Fluency in English and excellent writing and communication skills (ability to communicate complex ideas in a meaningful way and across different audiences) 

• Ability to be able to set priorities, plan timelines and meet deadlines

• Ability to think creatively, willing to take risks to experiment with new ideas and the ability to turn ideas into action

• High ability to collaborate and actively listen to others, understanding and valuing others’ views

• Operating style suited to working independently and in a small-organization setting, where teamwork and resourcefulness are highly valued

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