Research and Documentation Associate

Job Title: Research and Documentation Associate

Location: Dhule (Maharashtra) / Alwar (Rajasthan)

Project: Value Chain Promotion on Agroforestry, NTFPs and Restoration-based Value Chains

Type: Short-term Contractual Position

Duration: 6 months

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies, and, most importantly, people's lives.

Role Overview:

The Research and Documentation Associate will support technical experts by collecting, analyzing, and presenting data from the field. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, visual mapping, and knowledge product development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

● Participate in and support field visits, surveys, meetings, and consultations.

● Record stakeholder findings meticulously and present them in appropriate technical formats (maps, visualisations).

● Assist in the development and drafting of value chain strategies and final reports, including supplementing deliverables with relevant visuals and photographs.

● Maintain clear and accurate records of the value chain development process.

Qualifications & Experience:

● Master's/Diploma in Environmental Science, Forestry, NRM, or Business.

● English & Hindi language proficiency

● 4 years of professional experience in sustainability, natural resources management and communication; 2 years of experience in value chain promotion.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

● Advanced analytical, documentation, and visual presentation skills.

● Strong communication and organisation abilities.

● Fieldwork readiness and stakeholder engagement capacity.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding:

We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm". We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Disclaimer:

Palladium operates a rigorous, multi-stage selection process for all vacancies. Submission of an application does not guarantee advancement at any stage, the receipt of an offer, or onboarding to the specified role.