Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst - Quantitative Analysis

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About the Organization

CCS is an independent public policy think tank based in New Delhi. Our work in education, livelihood, and policy training promotes choice and accountability across private and public sectors. To translate policy into practice, we engage with policy and opinion leaders through research, pilot projects and advocacy.

Over the last many years, CCS’ research team has built a reputation for shining light on the dark recesses of governance: collecting and analysing data through primary surveys, ethnographic studies, public datasets and administrative data, and RTI applications, compiling legal and legislative analysis; testing the validity of innovative governance tools through pilot projects; and proposing a redesign of existing regulatory frameworks.

Job Description

Research Associates at CCS have sharp analytical and critical thinking abilities, and curiosity about the interplay between government, citizens, markets and civil society. An ideal team member is energetic, proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively as needed, and possesses both integrity and the humility to seek advice when needed. The Associate should be passionate about working on the three areas of interest to the Centre: structural reforms in education, barriers to earning livelihoods, and quality of governance.

As (Senior) Policy Analyst, you will collaborate on and lead projects in our areas of interest working with big datasets, primarily undertaking the quantitative analysis- to be part of our policy research and outreach team to effectively disseminate outputs from our research to elected representatives, policy makers, media and other important stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

• Undertake primary and secondary research projects independently or collaboratively with other members of the research team
• Collate and analyze data collected through primary research, case studies, literature reviews, pilot projects, and publicly available datasets
• Ensure that data collected through research tools are complete, accurate and comprehensive

Create data visualizations

• Conduct quick research across the lines of market scan for need-based work (e.g. MHRD, State education departments etc.)
• Produce high-quality succinct error-free research outputs of different lengths and for different audiences: academic papers, short policy briefs, blogs etc
• On projects where end-to-end ownership is assigned/opted:
• Assume responsibilities for project planning, data collection, analysis and documentation
• Deliver projects within agreed timelines, keeping in mind the quality and impact indicators set for the team
• help select external parties for projects and coordinate with them for implementation of timelines and ensuring proper direction of the work.
• Remain current on developments in CCS’ areas of work
• Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging policy and research issues by regularly reviewing relevant sources
• Maintain knowledge of government policy decisions
• Partner with the communication and advocacy teams to
• disseminate research findings to stakeholders in the policy making ecosystem, including the media
• support dialogues, workshops, and conferences on the research outputs.
• Write opinion pieces and commentaries on research undertaken and contemporary issues for Newspapers, Journals and other relevant publications.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Associates: Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university
• Senior Associates: MA/MSc Data Science/Economics/Statistics/Political Science/Political Economy/Public Policy
• At least 2 years experience in a research role at a think tank, research institution, government or consulting firms, dealing with large datasets
• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one of the following research skills:
  • Running primary surveys (questionnaire design and digital data collection), response coding, and analysis of quantitative responses
  • Working with large datasets (eg. NSSO, CMIE’s household or firm data, Government of India’s U-DISE raw data)
  • Working with government administrative data (IT system logs, inspection reports, grievance logs, etc)
  • Conducting case studies, by studying a subsection of an issue in depth and conducting qualitative stakeholder interviews.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in high-quality succinct error-free writing in English
  • Published/unpublished academic research at a bachelor’s level at least (academic papers, reports, blogs in own name etc)
  • Previous experience in the areas of CCS’ work would be an advantage.
  • Ability to articulate research content to varying audiences in English.
  • Proficiency in reading and writing in Hindi is a bonus.
  • Proficiency in R/Python and AI tools for data analysis and visualisation.
  • Ability to think through problems with clarity and deductive/inductive reasoning
  • Ability to process vast amounts of information and generate useful insights quickly
  • Ability to communicate ideas in a clear and concise manner and adapt messages to different interlocutors, including government partners, policy influencers, team members, researchers, partner organisations and donors.
  • Knowledge of the Indian policy process and political landscape.

Attributes

• Liberal bent of mind, with a commitment to a safe working environment for team members
• Openness to ideas and debate
• Have a robust (and not fragile) ego
• Ambition to make an impact on the world and leave a mark, and not just to do a good enough job
• Ability to generate goodwill with working partners and resolve conflicts at the earliest through transparent communication
• Relentless pursuit of excellence, self-reflection, and commitment to honest feedback
• Deep comfort with an environment that prizes collaborative technologies (basecamp, g-drive, e-meet, Github etc) (not necessary to be conversant, but must enjoy).

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