Junior Associate – Education Policy

Job Information

Work Experience

1-2 years

Closing Date

12/12/2025

City

Delhi with out-of-station field coordination as needed

Job Type

Full Time

About Centre for Civil Society

The Centre for Civil Society (CCS) is one of India's leading think tanks, working to advance social change through public policy. Through research, outreach and training, CCS promotes choice, accountability, and inclusive prosperity across sectors like education, livelihoods and governance. As we expand our presence and engagement, we are looking for a driven and strategic professional to lead our digital outreach efforts at the organizational level.

About the Role

The Junior Associate will be part of the Policy, Research and Outreach (PRO) team at CCS. The position plays a central role in ensuring the timely, effective, and strategic dissemination of CCS's research, ideas, and policy recommendations to policymakers, opinion leaders, and partner institutions.

Working directly with PRO senior researchers, the Junior Associate will support high-level engagement efforts that strengthen CCS s positioning as a thought leader in K 12 Education Governance.

This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career professional who is articulate, detail-oriented, and eager to work at the intersection of empirical education research, communication, and policy influence.

Key Responsibilities

Data Management & Analysis

• Clean, organize, and manage large student- and household-level datasets.
• Conduct descriptive analysis and prepare summary statistics in Stata.

• Assist senior researchers with econometric analysis and robustness checks.

• Field Coordination

• Liaise with survey partners to monitor data collection, track field progress, and ensure adherence to protocols.
• Conduct back-checks, spot-checks, and quality assurance visits during fieldwork.
• Maintain documentation on sampling, data issues, and field logistics.
• Research & Documentation
• Support questionnaire development, piloting, and revisions.
• Prepare internal memos, literature summaries, and progress updates.
• Assist in organizing stakeholder consultations, and dissemination events.
• Operational Support
• Coordinate with government departments and partner NGOs for data access and permissions.
• Manage timelines, maintain project folders, and ensure smooth day-to-day project operations.

Reporting to

Project Lead

Qualifications & Experience

• Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–2 years of experience in research, fieldwork, or data-intensive projects.
• Strong Stata skills (data cleaning, wrangling, regression analysis).
• Prior experience in survey coordination or field research.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with household surveys, education research, or government administrative data.
• Familiarity with IRB processes or large-scale sampling is an advantage.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork as required.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience working on a live large-scale policy research project with global funder backing.
• Exposure to survey design, data management, and stakeholder engagement in education policy.
• Mentorship and training from senior researchers.
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to outputs such as visual reports, academic publications, and policy briefs.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following materials to with the subject line "Junior Associate – TWCF Project" or apply below through Typeform.

• Updated CV
• A sample .doc file (max 100 lines) demonstrating data cleaning, summary statistics, or basic regression analysis in Stata