National Institute of Rural Development jobs for Research Associate/ Research Assistant Social Sciences in Hyderabad. Last Date to apply: 18 Nov 2018
Job Description
Advt. No–24/2018
No.Admn.A/A5/2018/43
Research Associate/ Research Assistant Social Sciences recruitment in National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Research Associate/ Research Assistant Social Sciences recruitment in National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj
Research Associate /7 Posts
1.Project: FromSelfHelpGroup
(SHG)leaders to
Elected Women
Representatives
(EWRs): A study of
Gender Responsive
Governance inPRIs
Essential: Post- Graduation in Social Sciences
Essential: Post- Graduation in Social Sciences
Desirable: M.Phil / Ph.D in Social Sciences. Good communication skills and ability to write in English, and communicate in Hindi. Knowledge about handling social Science research Projects and Field Work .
Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge on SPSS, Data Entry and analysis. Experience in conducting field work and willing to travel for data collection, and documentation.
Experience: 3 years of research experience in development field.
No.of Posts: 7
Remuneration : Rs.40,000
Age : 35 years
2.Project: Study of trends in Social Audit findings of MGNREGS and the action taken by the States and its impact.
Essential : 1. M.Phil or Ph.D in any Social Sciences 2. Knowledge of data analysis with SPSS package 3. Good writing skills and atleast one article to be published.
Other Requirements: Computer Knowledge and fluency in Hindi and English Languages Inclination to visit interior rural areas of the country for fieldwork.
Experience: Minimum three years experience in Developmental Research
3.Project: Understanding GenderDifferences in Nutrition in relation to Women’s AccesstoFood ProductioninRural India.
Essential: 55% or above in M.A. (economics/statistics or similar subject), excellent grasp of Statistics or econometric analysis, well versed with STATA or SPSS,
Desirable: Submitted PhD in last one year, with some experience of scientific writing, at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.
4.Project: Impacton
Livelihoodof the
poor resultingfrom
agrarianandland
market changes in
rural and peri- urban
areasofA.Pand
Telangana
Essential: Post-Graduation/ Ph.D in Agricultural Science/ Agricultural Economics/ Economics from a recognized university/ Institute.
1. The candidate should have hands-on experience in collection and processing of primary as well as secondary data.
2. Should be wellversed with advanced research tools and techniques.
3. Should be ready to travel for the data collection.
5.Project : Reverification of ODF status with a focus on Use and Maintenance: An Empirical Investigation
Essential: PhD with 2 years experience or PG with 5 years experience.
Desirable: 1. Experience in empirical research 2. Ability to analyse data and write research reports in English 3. Communication skills in English and Hindi.
Experience in Sanitation Sector
6.Project: Achieving Sustainable Development Goalsthrough Panchayats:A Studyon PRIsSHGs Convergence
Essential:
Ph. D. in Social Sciences or
M.Phil in Social Sciences/Post
Graduate in Rural
Management with two years of
research experience.
Desirable: Specialization in Decentralised Governance/ Rural Development/ Self Help Groups
Desirable: Specialization in Decentralised Governance/ Rural Development/ Self Help Groups
Desirable Skills: Should be well versed with qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and statistical analyses required. Knowledge/experience with SPSS or R software packages will be an added advantage. A research background and orientation is strongly desired.
Additional requirements: Candidate should have proficiency in Hindi, willing to travel and to complete the research project within prescribed timeline.
Work Experience: 1.Experience working in research projects in the areas of Decentralised Governance/ Rural Development/ Self Help Group; 2.Published research papers in reputed journals.
7.Project: Impact Assessment of Fourteenth Finance Commission Performance Grants on Own Source Revenue MobilizationBy GramPanchayats
Essential: PhD in Social Sciences or M.A in Social Sciences with four years of research experience. Desirable: Specialization in Panchayat Finance/ Public Finance/ Economics.
Desirable Skills: Should be well versed with qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Statistical analyses required. Knowledge/experience with SPSS or R software packages will be an added advantage. A research background and orientation is strongly desired.
1. Working in research projects in the areas of public finance/ panchayat finance/ own source revenue mobilization by panchayats/ panchayati raj. 2. Published research papers in reputed journals.
Remuneration : Rs.40000
Age : 35 years
Research Assistant (A) /5 Nos.
Project: 1. FromSelfHelpGroup (SHG)leaders to Elected Women Representatives (EWRs): A study of Gender Responsive Governance inPRIs
Essential: Graduation in Social Sciences
Desirable: PG Diploma in Computer Applications . Good communication skills and ability to write in English and Hindi . Willing to travel for data collection, and documentation. Proficiency in MS Office, Knowledge on SPSS, Data Entry and analysis .
Experience in field data collection, documentation and willing to travel 2 years experience in data entry and analysis.
2.Project: MappingofNIRD&PR
adoptedvillage
Burgula for catalysing
the process of
development
Essential:
1. Graduation in Social
Sciences
2. Should be fluent in
speaking Telugu
3. IT Knowledge.
Preferably 2 years
experience.
3. Project:UnderstandingGender Differencesin Nutrition in relation to Women’s Accessto FoodProductionin Rural India
3. Project:UnderstandingGender Differencesin Nutrition in relation to Women’s Accessto FoodProductionin Rural India
Essential: 55% or above in Masters (any subject), basic knowledge of Statistics, comfortable in using MS Word, Excel, Power-point.
Desirable: Completed M.A. in last one year, willing to learn new software and assist in multiple tasks relating to the project.
4.Project: EffectivenessofSocial AuditsinPrime Minister’sAwas Yojana Gramin
Essential : Post-Graduation with 55% in any Social Sciences
Desirable : M.Phil or Ph.D. Data analysis with SPSS package.
Other Requirements: Computer Knowledge Fluency in Hindi and English Languages Inclination to visit interior rural areas of the country for fieldwork.
Minimum two (2) experience in Developmental Research
5. Project: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals throughPanchayats: AStudyon PRIsSHGs Convergence
Essential: Post Graduate in Social Sciences or Rural Management/MBA from a recognised University.
Desirable: Should be well versed with quantitative data analysis. Knowledge/experience with SPSS or R software packages.
Two years of work experience
Remuneration : Rs.22,000/- per month
Age : 35 years
Selection Procedure: The selection will be at NIRD&PR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Job Particulars
Role research jrf srf
Education M Phil / Ph.D, BA, MA, MBA/PGDM, MSc
Who can apply Freshers and Experienced (0 to 3 Years )
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id506639
Locality Address
State Telangana
Country India
About Company
To
examine and analyse the factors contributing to the improvement of
economic and social well-being of people in rural areas on a sustainable
basis with focus on the rural poor and the other disadvantaged groups
through research, action research and consultancy efforts. To facilitate
the rural development efforts with particular emphasis and focus on the
rural poor by improving the knowledge,skills and attitudes of rural
development officials and non-officials through organising training,
workshops and seminars.
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