Research Associate

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About the Organization

The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to contribute in the skill building for the external trade sector of India. It has come a long way to successfully develop into a unique institution involved in imparting knowledge through research and training in international business and trade. The Institute was granted “Deemed to be University” status in 2002. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has recognized IIFT as Grade ‘A’ Institution in 2005 as well as in 2015. Over the years, IIFT has emerged as a national university with focus on International Business Management and Strategy, and such focus is reflected in all three major activities of the Institute: Research, Training and Education.

Job Description

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) is a premier B- School set up by the Department of Commerce, Government of India, engaged in education, training and research in the Area of International Business. The Institute intents to empanel Research Associates on contractual basis for Economics Division at IIFT, New Delhi.

Job Responsibilities

• Devise research strategies after understanding the project and provide timely information
• Analyse and summaries search results on tariff and non-tariff profiles of India’s trading partners and provide insightful evaluation and analysis of results
• Basic knowledge of trade databases like WITS, ITC trade map, WTO’s, TAO, and other similar databases.
• Prepare reports by performing various excel databases and econometrics researches and technical analysis
• Undertake any other tasks in furtherance to the fulfilment of her/his responsibilities.
• Protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure and unauthorised use of the Confidential Information in any forum which includes formal and informal discussion/lectures/publications etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential:

• The candidate should be a Post Graduate in Economics or related discipline with good academic record.

Desirable/Preferable:

• Knowledge of statistical, econometric techniques and Trade Analytics (tariffs and non-tariff measures)
• Reasonably good knowledge of practical application of excel advance techniques
• Relevant experience of carrying out data analysis, exploratory research • Excellent command over written and spoken English with good writing skills
• Experience of report writing and project coordination
• High level of proficiency in presentation skills including Power Point Presentation and graphic presentation / animation
• Experience of working in Govt. Project is desirable but not necessary.

Link to apply - http://docs.iift.ac.in/recruit/solo.asp?jcode=RA_TT__April25

 Last date – 20.04.2025

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