Intern – Research Assistant vacancy in NIUA Recruitment 2021
NIUA March 2021 Notification | Details |
Intern – Research Assistant | B.A, B.Sc, B.Tech/B.E, M.A, M.Sc, M.E/M.Tech |
Job Location | New Delhi |
Total Vacancies | 2 |
Salary | Rs. 15,000/-Per Month |
Last Date to Apply | 31/05/2021 |
Qualification Details:
- Post Name: Intern – Research Assistant
- No. of Positions: 2
- Location: Based out of the office at NIUA, New Delhi
- Remuneration and Experience Certificate: Basis your qualifications and skill-sets, a consolidated amount up to 15,000 per month, inclusive of local transport allowance and all taxes. In case an intern leaves before completion of the contract period or without handing over all work assigned by the team leader, he/she will not receive any work certificate.
- Project: Citizen Centric Smart Governance (CCSG) – CDG – Living Lab
- Duration: 03-06 Months
- Roles and Responsibilities:
- The Research Assistant Intern will get the opportunity to be part of team setting up the CDG at NIUA to operationalise the visionary NUIS (National Urban Innovation Stack) for Indian Urban Governance. The Research Assistant Intern will be deputed under the supervision of Junior Program Associate/ Senior Program Associate with the following tasks:
- Facilitate and contribute to research, primary and secondary data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Research and benchmark data, strategies & practices to develop insights pertaining to the project.
- Provide support for high-quality presentations and publications
- Conduct literature reviews and/or travel to field sites to collect and record data and/or samples as needed
- Organizing, attending and making presentations at meetings, consultations, webinars and events.
- Support in miscellaneous job-related tasks as required.
- The Research Assistant Intern will also provide necessary support to Program Manager for analytics, documentation, independent assessment, visualization or any other related activities including reports, posters, dossiers etc.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Electrical and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunication Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Economics, Development Studies or other closely related fields
Should be a fresher/ recent graduate with 0-2 years of work experience
Preferably, provide a dossier of relevant work experience by way of URLs, etc. - Required Skills and Competencies:
- Advanced skills in the MS office suite and data analysis-related software
Strong analytical, conceptualization and communication skills, good understanding of market research techniques and data analytics
Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners and authorities at different levels with an enthusiasm for digital marketing, technology and social impact
Basic familiarity in multi-media presentation, graphics software would be preferred.
Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be adept at time-management.
Should be willing to work at the Institute on a full-time basis
Address
- National Institute of Urban Affairs, 1 Floor, Core 4B India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi –110003
Selection Procedure :
- The written assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Adherence to the timeline
Writing skills – grammar, clarity, structure
Research and use of data/ evidence
Problem solving and reasoning
How to Apply :
- Hiring is on a rolling basis and applications for this position will be closed as we find a suitable candidate. Encourage prospective and eligible candidates to apply immediately.
- Last Date to Apply: Monday, 31 May 2021
- Through the NIUA portal –
- Submit CV and cover letter clearly mentioning the project’s name in the subject line.
Additionally, submit the following assignment as an attachment (.pdf/word file): - Please describe in 800 words “How India’s cities can better leverage technology to address current urban challenges?”
- The written assignment will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Adherence to the timeline
Writing skills – grammar, clarity, structure
Research and use of data/ evidence
Problem solving and reasoning
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