Research Associates

OneWorld Foundation India wishes to hire Researchers for its Delhi centre to provide strategic research support to its existing research team. The Researchers will contribute to the synthesis and analysis of research and best practices, with particular emphasis on issues related to governance and complement the present team of researchers at OneWorld Foundation India.

About OneWorld Foundation India

We are part of the International OneWorld network that uses Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for sustainable development and human rights across four continents. In its pioneering role as a knowledge-enabler, the OneWorld network disseminates relevant, topical and critical information to audiences worldwide, on a gamut of global issues – from grassroots voices to international policy deliberations – through its international portals, regional editions and thematic channels in nine different languages.

OneWorld believes that information can be an enabler for development and empowerment. Basing this belief, we work collaboratively with partners to create technology assisted innovations and online knowledge gateways to help bring development benefits to grassroots communities.

There are two positions of researchers to be filled at the OneWorld Foundation India office in New Delhi, India.

About the Governance Knowledge Centre (GKC) Project

OneWorld Foundation India has an on-going collaboration with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DAR&PG), Government of India, to upgrade,  transform and manage the Governance Knowledge Centre (GKC).

GKC was established as a digital single point of reference on good practices in governance and public service delivery to help develop capacities at the district, state and centre levels. One key aspect of this effort is the acquisition and dissemination of state-of-the-art and trusted knowledge in the field of governance.

This includes documentation of good and innovative practices on governance, with regard to public service delivery; publications and policy papers that provide governance solutions in policy, practice and theory; working papers, research analyses and case studies; book reviews; governance toolkits et.al. 

To know more, please visit the Governance Knowledge Centre.

Key Objectives of the Position

In keeping with its vision of making GKC a virtual knowledge repository of choice on issues related to governance, OneWorld is looking for candidates with the following capabilities:

• Collate relevant and updated information on the subject of governance for public service delivery.
• Participate as members of the Research team in conducting case-studies of good governance practices.
• Initiate, participate in and contribute to cutting edge discourse on issues related to improving governance through dynamic web-based tools (such as discussion forums, blogs, etc).
• Coordinate with a collaborative pool of governance experts to address specific queries, initiate discussions and provide feedback.
• Build and sustain knowledge partnerships with institutions/ organisations undertaking similar/related work in India and abroad.

Skills and Experience

• Should have Masters degree in any field of social sciences with 2-3 years experience in data collection, documentation, research studies, and information synthesis.
• Good analytical and quantitative research capabilities; knowledge of applications in ‘ICTs for Development’; and written and oral communication skills.
• Presentation skills with an ability to analyse, interpret, synthesise data and advocate for evidence-based recommendations.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience in working with academic institutions, consulting firms, NGOs and government agencies.

Personal Attributes

The key personal attributes of a candidate includes:

• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills and a capacity to work in a team and with peers.
• Ability to work and deliver output within the timelines.
• Flexibility, responsiveness, discipline and patience.

Preferred

Experience in project cycle management and working with field agencies in developing countries, especially in South Asia.

How to apply

Qualified candidates may submit their application by sending a complete and comprehensive CV and a letter of interest via e-mail to recruit(dot)owfi@oneworld(dot)net. Please mention details of your current work profile, and current and expected salary.

OneWorld Foundation India is an equal opportunity employer. Salary will be as per the selected candidate’s qualification and experience.