Reports to: Project Manager

Location: The role is based in Delhi. This role requires travel to the field, especially within UP. This is a full-time role

(Monday-Friday) with a contract for a duration of one year, extendable upon mutual agreement. Applicants should be

authorised to work in India.

Experience (in years): A minimum 1-2 years’ work experience in an analytical, quantitative or policy role.

Nature of work: Full Time (Contract)

About Ashoka University:

10 years ago, we embarked on a journey to establish a world-class, multi-disciplinary, liberal arts and sciences university

in India. Built on the finest global best practices of institution and university governance, Ashoka has truly transformed

Indian higher education in India with its unique pedagogy, governance and best practices.

Ashoka is today India’s #1 liberal arts and sciences university that is home to the most diverse student body, a hub for

impactful research and a magnet for best-in-class faculty and staff.

Ashoka has been ranked in the top five among private Universities in India by QS Asia and has also secured top rank

among all Indian Universities in the ‘International Faculty’ indicator. The University was earlier awarded Diamond

rating by QS I.GAUGE as a recognition of its continuous focus on academic rigour, inter-disciplinary pedagogy, world-
class faculty, academic research, innovative modules of engagement with the community and teaching methods.

For further information, visit www.ashoka.edu.in.

We aim to co-create a nurturing space for our students, faculty, staff, donors and community positively through

universal values:

• Be Mission-Driven
  

• Think Strategically
  

• Act Authentically
  

• Take Accountability
  

• Build Collaboration
  

• Deliver Excellence
  

About Department/Centre:

The Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC), Ashoka University

CSBC was founded by and is part of Ashoka University, India’s leading liberal arts university, and is supported by the

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to expanding and sharing knowledge

and underscoring behavioural science’s role in building public policies that directly impact society.

We seek to establish a globally reputed Indian institution, driving behavioural change measures for people and

communities in need. We advance the science and practice of behaviour changes, harnessing cross-disciplinary

expertise to improve outcomes in nutrition, sanitation, maternal health, family planning, and financial services through

a mix of behavioural change programmes, foundational research and capability building

Role and Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Associate will lead the execution of the project, working closely with government and non-

government stakeholders, travelling to field sites to collect information and monitor data collection, and contributing

to data analysis. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research and policy.

The Project Associate will work closely with the project team to:

1. Conduct literature reviews, landscaping and scoping analysis while applying behavioural lens to draw out

insights

2. Lead formative research activities, including planning field activities, designing interview tools, facilitating

interviews and focus group discussions with target stakeholders, and analysing qualitative data

3. Conceptualise, design and develop behavioural interventions to increase teacher uptake of effective

instructional practices for FLN

4. Prototype interventions in the field to gain user insights and iterate on design and implementation plans

5. Plan and manage the execution of a large scale RCT and coordinate with partners to monitor the deployment of

intervention

6. Work closely with different teams and stakeholders to respond to project needs like preparation of project

documents and guidelines, support in stakeholder and knowledge management, etc.

7. Develop structures for project management, and timely delivery of outputs

Eligibility:

• Experience of conducting field work or primary research in peri-urban/rural India

• Experience with managing datasets using programming languages such as R, Stata, etc.

Education Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g economics, behavioural and social

sciences, statistics, management, public policy, education

Competencies:

• Ability to manage and respond to varied tasks in a quick and efficient manner with high analytical and problem-

solving abilities

• An understanding of experimental research methods would be an advantage

Skill Sets :

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills – able to manage various stakeholders and develop strong

project documents and briefs

• Fluency in English and Hindi (Required)

Last Date for Application: October 30, 2022

Application Submission Process:

Please submit an updated CV at [email protected] , with the subject line –

Department Name_Applicant Name>.

Kindly ensure that the application includes the last compensation received, expected salary, and notice

period.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates applying after the due date will not be considered.

Ashoka is an equal opportunities employer. Remuneration will be competitive with Indian non-profit pay

scales and will depend upon the candidate’s experience levels and the overall organization’s salary structure.