Research Associate - Mumbai, India - Spring HR

Description

The Senior Research Associate will help develop research initiatives, including research papers, conferences, seminars and collaborations with partners to share best practice and learnings in the development sector.

Master's degree or PhD in a related discipline (e.g. public policy, research, social sciences, or development)

years' work experience (Masters students) or 8 years' work experience (PhD students) in relevant fields including first-hand experience with research I writing or policy work in the

development space

Role : -

Strong understanding of the Indian development and social environment

Experience of development and managing the production of research outputs including full research programmes, papers, reports and surveys

Working with, collaborating and managing external high-profile stakeholders from international development organisations, NGOs, academia,

Support the development of a coherent and coordinated research programme related to work which will share best practices and learnings in the development sector

Produce and help coordinate a wide range of high-quality written outputs for various audiences

including well targeted and well evidenced research papers, biogs, and other outputs

Work closely with the leadership, M&E team and communications team to develop and implement initiatives

Support thoughtful agenda setting pieces of work, working in collaboration with a range of partners including think tanks and academic researchers, including research and events

Work with leading national and global organizations to develop and organize conferences, seminars, and other events and opportunities to drive the conversation in the development sector

Support research and thought leadership initiatives