Research Associate

**Recruitment - Research Associate**

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Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) is a le ading think-tank working on economic and

public policy issues. From its modest beginnings in 1983, CUTS has grown significantly as a

local and global research and advocacy group in addressing the challenges to enhance consumer

welfare. From a small voluntary consumer non-governmental organisation (NGO) working

locally in Rajasthan, a state in North West India, to make consumers aware of their rights and

seek resolution of their grievances, CUTS has over time progressed to policy research and

network-based advocacy on various public policy issues at state, national, regional and

international levels.

With its headquarters in Jaipur and offices in India, CUTS has overseas offices in Lusaka

(Zambia); Nairobi (Kenya); Accra (Ghana); Hanoi (Vietnam); Geneva (Switzerland); and most

recently in Washington DC (USA).

CUTS’ work now revolves around three verticals: Rules-based Trade, Effective Regulation and

Good Governance. This graduation happened organically because of the demands made on

CUTS to work on policy issues, which would enhance consumer welfare, with the realisation

that consumers need to be protected upfront and not only ex post.

CUTS International Washington DC (WDC) Centre was established in 2018 as the sixth

overseas centre of CUTS International. The centre aims to promote civic engagement in favour

of expanding Indo-US economic and strategic relations.

**JOB CODE**:CUTS87RA

**VACANCY**: Research Associate, CUTS International WDC Centre

**Desired Starting Date**:Immediate***

**Job Location**: Jaipur, Rajasthan***

**Recruitment - Research Associate**

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**JOB PROFILE**

International WDC Centre for the position of Research Associate.

**Essential**: Good awareness of current national and international affairs, knowledge and interest

in the areas of international relations, geo-politics and geo-economics.

**Desirable**: Knowledge of Indian foreign policy, interest in India-US bilateral relations and the

Indo-Pacific.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Undertake a range of project and non-project work across diverse thematic areas of

international relations, through research and awareness-generation activities, networking and

overall project management.

Contribute outputs in a time-bound manner, keeping in mind the quality and impact

indicators set for the team.

Collate and assist in analysis of data collected through pilot projects, and report on findings.

Partner with other team members, the communication, awareness-generation and outreach

teams to effectively disseminate research findings to media and other key stakeholders in the

policy making ecosystem. Support dialogues, workshops, and conferences on the research

outputs.

Support the fund-raising team in submitting grant proposals and identifying new donors for

projects.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

**Communicate Effectively**: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner

using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques;
**Analytical Skills**:Able to analyse and write on complex international issues and emerging

global trends;***

**Creativity/Innovation**: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the

organisation and to create new opportunities;
**Planning & Organising**: Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently;
**Relationship Management**: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal

team/external partners/relevant stakeholders to meet or exceed their expectations within the

organisational parameters;
**Make Decisions**: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make

clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation;
**Cultural Understanding**: Understands different perspectives and is able to work

comfortably in multi-cultural environment;

**Recruitment - Research Associate**

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**Accountability**: Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and focused on results; ability to

manage multiple projects within ambiguous and undefined parameters.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s in International Relations/Global Affairs/Public Policy/related

degrees from an institute of repute.

2. 0 to 2 years of professional experience.

**COMPENSATION**

organisation and is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package for the non-profit

sector, commensurate with expertise and experience.

**JOB LOCATION**

Primary location is Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.***

Travel both within and outside India would be required as per project needs.

**TO APPLY**

and our responses are limited to those who are shortlisted. If you do not hear from our end within

shortlisted.

CUTS is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants on merit without regard to

race, nati