Research Associate

**Recruitment -Research Associate**

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Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) is a leading 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

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.

**JOB CODE: CUTS101RA**

**VACANCY**:Research Associate**, **CUTS Centre for International Trade, Economics &**

**Environment (CUTS CITEE)**

**DESIRED STARTING DATE: Immediate**

**JOB LOCATION**:Jaipur, Rajasthan**

**JOB PROFILE**

CUTS CITEE for the position of Research Associate (RA). The RA will primarily work on

projects related to international trade and regional economic integration.

**Recruitment -Research Associate**

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**Essential**: Interest in applied research and work ing knowledge of international trade data,

awareness of contemporary trade policy developments.

**Desirable**:

- Some internship/work experience in research organisations/think tanks etc.,

working on trade/economic policy related studies/projects
- Academic background/specialisation in international trade/trade economics and

related areas
- Ability to access and use relevant trade data to draw policy-relevant inferences.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Undertake qualitative and quantitative evidence-based research and writing for projects

and non-project work.
- Contribute outputs within agreed timelines, keeping in mind the quality and impact

indicators set for the team.
- Partner with other team members, the communication and outreach teams to effectively

disseminate research findings within the policy-making ecosystem. Support dialogues,

workshops, and conferences on the research outputs.

**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/external clients/relevant stakeholders to meet or exceed their expectations

within the organisational parameter;
- **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;
- **Accountability**: Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and focused on results;
ability to manage multiple projects within ambiguous and undefined parameters.

**Recruitment -Research Associate**

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**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s in Economics/Public Policy or related degrees with specialisation

in International Trade/ Trade Economics/related areas from an institute of repute.

2. 0 - 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**

**considered.**

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

been shortlisted.

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

to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, marital status or physical disability. Women