Research Associate

Research Associate
**Position**: Research Associate
**Location**: Jamshedpur

**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Reports To**: Founder & Principal Advisor

**Salary**:40k-50k per month

**About the Organization**
Deejays is a specialized recruitment agency supporting organizations in building high-impact teams.

**About the Role**

As a **Research Associate**, you will play a pivotal role in supporting this mission by providing rigorous research, analysis, and strategic input. Working directly with the Founder & Principal Advisor, you will be at the forefront of exploring and shaping social impact trends, policy developments, and innovative practices in the field. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in delivering high-level advisory services to a diverse range of clients committed to driving meaningful, long-term social change.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Research & Analysis**: Conduct thorough primary and secondary research on topics related to social impact, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), philanthropy, and public policy.
- **Data Collection**: Gather, clean, and analyze data from across public/private datasets, reports, academic literature, surveys, case studies, and interviews.
- **Content Development**: Support the preparation of reports, white papers, case studies, and presentations that distil research findings into actionable insights for clients.
- **Briefing Notes**: Create concise and informative briefing notes on key social impact trends, government policies, and emerging global best practices for use in client advisory.
- **Collaborative Projects**: Work closely with the Advisor to design and execute research projects that inform strategic recommendations for clients in business, government, and the philanthropic sectors.
- **Literature Reviews**: Perform literature reviews to identify key themes, trends, and gaps in social impact research, offering fresh perspectives and insights.
- **Trend Monitoring**: Track and analyze trends in areas such as well-being, social equity, sustainability, and global development.
- **Client Preparation**: Assist in the preparation of client-facing documents, such as proposals, strategy decks, and impact frameworks.
- **Creative Thinking**: Bring creative problem-solving approaches to the advisory practice, offering ideas to enhance research processes and client deliverables.

**Key Qualifications**
- **Experience**: 2-4 years of experience in research, data analysis, or consulting, preferably in areas related to social impact, public policy, or sustainability. Field experience is a plus.
- **Skills**:

- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex information and identify key insights.
- Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Familiarity of working with public datasets like NSS/ NFHS and private platforms.
- Experience of working with tools like Stata/ R/ Python. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing reports, policy briefs, or research papers.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a

dynamic environment.
- **Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
- **Attributes**:

- Passion for social impact and the drive to create meaningful change.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and adapt to new challenges.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with a principal advisor in an independent practice.

**Why Work Here?**
- **Direct Exposure**: Gaining first-hand experience in advisory work that shapes social impact strategies across sectors.
- **Mission-Driven**: Be part of an independent practice dedicated to creating positive, sustainable change in society.
- **Flexibility**: Enjoy a flexible work environment, with the potential to work remotely and adjust hours based on project needs.
- **Growth Opportunities**: Gain invaluable insights and experience across different domains of social impact, well-being, and sustainability.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person