Research Associate Jaipur, Rajasthan - Internal Police Reform Project

Recruitment of Research Associate for the IPF Project on Internal Police Reforms Jaipur, Rajasthan

Indian Police Foundation
Project Name: Internal Police Reforms
Post: Research Associate, Rajasthan
Location: Jaipur (Rajasthan) and Travel to Delhi and other States.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Bachelors or higher degree in Police Sciences/Social Sciences / law/ Management.
• Experience in research and data analysis skills (both qualitative and quantitative)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Hindi and English
• High level of proficiency in computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Desirable:

• Knowledge about police domain, law and procedures
• Age preferably below 35 years
• Possession of own Laptop
• Candidates with proficiency in the local language and dialects of Rajasthan will be preferred.
• Preference will also be given to candidates who can join within 15 days.

Salary/Perks:

1. Monthly salary of Rs 40,000/- per month with 5% annual increment
2. Transport allowance of Rs 5,000/- per month
3. Reimbursement of travel and accommodation during visit to police stations, districts and to IPF HQ Delhi as per the entitlement fixed by IPF
4. Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies

Selection Process

Selection will be based on a written exam and an interview to be held in the month of February 2025.

Job Description

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 1 Position in Jaipur
Indian Police Foundation invites application from young professionals to fill one temporary position of a Research Associate in Jaipur for the IPF Project on Internal Police Reforms. This recruitment is initially for a period of one year, extendable up to 1 year.

About the Role

The Research Associate will work closely with the State Supervisor & State Nodal officer. This role requires that the candidate is skilled in both research and project management and is acquainted with police working. Research Associate will be stationed at Jaipur, Rajasthan as mentioned above but will be required to travel to various districts in the respective and other states and New Delhi as and when required.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the State Supervisor and Project Director in baseline evaluation and collecting and analyzing relevant data from the selected 15/30 police stations in each state and feedback from citizens & relevant documents/reports.
2. Candidate should possess skills and experience in both qualitative and quantitative research. Knowledge of national and state laws pertinent to policing, including police manuals will be desirable.

Meetings, Training & Workshops

1. Organizing Workshops/Meetings: Coordinate and organize workshops and meetings with civil society, NGOs and State Police.
2. Assist in the preparation of training material in consultation with State Supervisors and Project directorate.
3. Assist in organising the training programs in districts

Fieldwork- visits to PSs

Handholding and Evaluation Visits: Accompany Project Coordinator/Assistant Project Coordinator & State Supervisors during field visits to police stations, making records relating to project implementation, gaps, field issues and project evaluation both during the Pilot and Main project phases.

Documentation

1. Best Practices: Document and organise data on good practices discovered during field visits and desk research.
2. Meeting Minutes: Prepare minutes of meetings, discussions and workshops, summarizing key points, action items and follow-up steps.
3. Citizen Feedback: Collect feedback from people visiting police stations about their experience and satisfaction
4. Data collection from PSs in prescribed formats

Communication & Coordination:

Correspond with State Police, Project Hqr. and other stakeholders: Act as a liaison between the project team at Delhi, the State Supervisors and with nodal officers in the state police, ensuring smooth communication, information exchange and prompt follow up.

Reporting

1. Project Progress Reports: Compile field reports, analyse the data and prepare comprehensive project progress reports for submission to the Project Hqr. and State police on fortnightly and/or monthly basis.
2. Manuals and Reports: Assist in the preparation of the (i) Change Manual, revising it from time to time, (ii) Pilot Project Report and (iii) Final Project Report.

Miscellaneous:

Attend to other tasks related to the project, as assigned by Project Director or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Coordinator or State Supervisor from time to time.

How to apply

Please visit https://www.policefoundationindia.org/careers to access the application form and guidelines for submitting your application.

For any queries or concerns, you can contact us at recruitment.tpfi@gmail.com or call us at 9205771710.

Deadline for submission of application through email: 31st January 2025 till 5:00 PM Only