Associate Analyst,in Delhi

PRS is a leading research group with the mission to strengthen India’s democracy by helping Parliament and state assemblies be more effective. These institutions make laws, hold the governments accountable and allocate public funds. It is important that they have information and analysis to perform their functions well, and that citizens have channels of engaging with their elected representatives.

PRS is looking to hire Associate Analysts for its research team. Members of the research team prepare briefing notes on Bills in Parliament and state assemblies, policy developments and budgets. They may also brief senior policy makers in person, and write occasional articles in the media.

Core responsibilities: As part of the research team at PRS the associate analyst will support the team members in providing MPs and MLAs with high-quality and credible research on important policy and legislative matters. The associate analyst will be required to undertake research and data collation related to legislation, policy and thematic issues being analysed by the research team. The associate analyst will have the opportunity to be mentored by analysts on the team in order to develop their research and writing capabilities.

This is a full-time role based in Delhi and may require travel for research and dissemination of research. The position reports to the Head of Research.

Abilities required: (a) Strong analytical skills; (b) Good writing and communication skills; (c) Good quantitative skills with an ability to analyse and represent data accurately; (d) Ability to work independently while being a team player; (e) Ability to multi-task and deliver quality work in a timely way; (f) Objective thinking and openness to ideas.

Qualifications sought: Bachelor’s degree.

Emoluments offered: Flexible depending on qualifications and ability.

Application details: As part of your application please email the two documents listed below to talent@prsindia.org with the subject line: “Associate Analyst”.

(i) Cover Letter that addresses a) Why you think PRS is a place you should build a career at, and b) How your qualifications and skills will contribute to the work of PRS