Recruitment of Research Associate

Indian Police Foundation

Internal Police Reforms Project

STATE RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (TAMIL NADU)

Job Description

The Research Associate will work closely with the State Supervisor Tamil Nadu, State Nodal officer Tamil Nadu & IPF Central team. This role requires that the candidate is skilled both in research and project management and is acquainted with police working. Research Associate will be stationed at Chennai, Tamil Nadu but will be required to travel to various districts in Tamil Nadu and other States including IPF Headquater Delhi as and when required & stay for 3-4 weeks, on need basis.

Qualifications:

Essential:

1. Bachelors or higher degree in Police Sciences/Social Sciences / law/ Criminology/Management.

2. Experience in research and data analysis skills (both qualitative and quantitative)

3. Strong written and verbal communication skills in Tamil and English

4. High level of proficiency in computer skills.

Desirable:

1. Knowledge about police domain, law and procedures

2. Age preferably below 40 years

3. Possession of own Laptop

4. Preference will also be given to candidates who can join within 15 days.

Salary/Perks:

1. Monthly salary of Rs 40,000/- per month.

2. Transport allowance of Rs 5,000/- per month.

3. Reimbursement of travel and accommodation during visit to police stations, districts, States and to IPF HQ Delhi as per the entitlement fixed by IPF

4. Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a written exam and an interview to be held in the month of October/November 2025 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Responsibilities:

1. Data collection

a) Crime data collection from the selected 30 Police stations of concerned districts in Tamil Nadu in prescribed formats.

b) Conduct of Public Consultation Meetings in various stakeholders (14) in selected districts.

c) Guide Research Scholars /PG student volunteers during administration of surveys, recording of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and in conducting In-Depth Interviews (in english).

d) Facilitate student volunteers in accurate translation of collected data and data entry into Google Forms & Transcription of FGDs & In-depth interviews (in english).

2. Data Analysis

Assist and supervise in data analysis (both qualitative and quantitative) of various stakeholders (14) using all three research tools:

a) Survey Questionnaires

b) Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)

c) In-Depth Interviews

3. Baseline & Endline Evaluations

Assist the Independent Agency in the conduct of baseline & endline evaluation in selected Police Stations.

4. Desk Research

Related to project focus areas & best policing practices in various states.

5. State Change Manual & its revision

Actively participate in the development & revision of the Tamil Nadu State Change Manual.

6. Training Programs

I. Assist in the preparation of training material (Bilingual) in consultation with State Supervisors and Project directorate.

II. Assist in organizing the training programs for police personnel of 30 Police stations in two selected districts (both initial & refresher).

7. Meetings

Assist in organizing the meetings with Police officers/Experts/NGOs/others.

8. Fieldwork- visits to Police stations and States

a) Best Practices Visits:

Accompany the State Supervisors during visits to other states to identify and document best practices relevant to the project focus areas.

b) Project Monitoring & Handholding

Accompany the State Supervisor during field visits to police stations for briefing of police personnel, assisting in the documentation of project implementation, identification of gaps, and field-level issues in 30 Police stations.

9. Documentation & Reporting

I. Meeting Minutes: Prepare minutes of meetings, discussions and workshops, summarizing key points, action items and follow-up steps.

II. Citizen Feedback: Collect feedback from people visiting police stations about their experience and satisfaction.

III. Police Station Staff Feedback: Take recommendations and feedback from the staff of concerned police stations on challenges, and suggested improvements.

IV. Assisting State Supervisor in the preparation of:

a) Project Progress reports: Compile field reports and prepare comprehensive monthly project progress reports for submission to the IPF Headquarters and State Police Nodal Officer.

b) Reports to concerned State DGP and State Nodal officer on public issues/ grievances, based on data analysis of PCMs

c) Baseline & endline evaluation reports

d) Final Project reports

e) Any other report as required

10. Communication & Coordination:

Correspond with State Police, Project Hqr. etc. and others: Act as a liaison between the project team at Delhi, the State Supervisor and with Nodal officers, SSPs and SHOs of the two districts in the state police, ensuring smooth communication, information exchange and prompt follow up.

11. Miscellaneous:

Attend to other tasks related to the project (Admin/Finance) as assigned by Project Director /State Supervisor or Asst. Project Coordinator from time to time.

How to apply

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Deadline for submission of application through email: 29th September 2025 till 5:00 PM Only.