Research Assistant

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About the Organization

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (www.tiss.edu), established in the year 1936 is a Deemed to be University and a Grant-in Aid Institute under Ministry of Education, Govt of India. TISS is a Grade I University with NAAC score of 3.89/4 and is ranked 60 under NIRF University Rank Category for 2022.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring project activities across Assam and Meghalaya.
• Facilitate coordinate with stakeholders, including project partners, government bodies and local communities.
• Conduct field-based research on participatory landscape planning and management.
• Documentation of best practices relevant to the project.
• Facilitate workshops, focus group discussions, and training sessions for implementing organisations.
• Foster knowledge-sharing and collective action with various stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support for meetings, workshops and training programmes.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• A postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Rural Development, Media Studies, Journalism, and/or related fields with at least 55% marks.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in research, project management, or fieldwork, preferably in the North-East region.
• Knowledge of local languages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of preparing small media clips, (assisting)designing brochure, handling social media pages, etc.

Salary

₹28,000 per month (consolidated)

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