SaveLIFE Foundation - Senior Research Analyst (5-6 yrs)

Job Description :

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on road safety? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment built on mutual respect and integrity?Are you an experienced professional with a strong drive to research and contribute to enhancing safety across the country? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at SaveLIFE Foundation.

About SaveLIFE Foundation :

SaveLIFE Foundation (SaveLIFE) is on a mission to save lives on roads across India. Since 2012, over 1.5 million people have been killed in road crashes in India and close to 5 million have been left seriously injured or permanently disabled. Besides the insurmountable emotional trauma that thousands of families must suffer each year, road crashes deal a crushing economic blow to many families.

SaveLIFE is a fast-growing, specialised organisation with a proven track record of delivering large-scale impact. We are best known for getting India its Good Samaritan Law and developing the "Zero-Fatality Corridor" solution to transform dangerous highways into "safe ways". We are registered as a not-for-profit organisation to ensure complete mission alignment.

Our teams work in a creative environment to build novel solutions and thrive on problem-solving. Over the last 15 years, we have built unique strengths in areas such as forensic investigation of crashes, data analytics and predictive modelling, safety design and engineering, public policy formulation, and strategic communication and training. We strive for excellence in everything we do and build leaders through opportunity and mentorship.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Research Analyst to join our Public Policy team. This role will involve leading research projects, analyzing road safety data, and providing evidence-based policy recommendations aimed at improving road safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities across the country.

Role and Responsibilities :

The Senior Research Analyst at SaveLIFE Foundation will collect, analyse, and interpret data to support the organisation goals. They will use statistical modeling to find patterns and trends, and present data in charts, tables, and graphs. They will also make recommendations and develop strategies based on the data.

Your responsibilities include :

1. Research & Data Analysis :

- Manage in-depth research projects to analyse road safety data, traffic patterns, and accident trends.

- Collect and analyse data from various sources, including surveys, market reports, and online databases.

- Use statistical tools and software to evaluate the effectiveness of road safety measures and identify areas of improvement.

- Manage field research, surveys, and stakeholder interviews to collect data on road safety issues.

- Analyse and assess current road safety policies and their impact on traffic safety.

- Develop data-driven policy recommendations to improve road safety, reduce accidents, and mitigate traffic-related risks.

- Advocate for the adoption of best practices in road safety based on national and international research.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration :

- Engage with NGOs, road safety advocacy groups, and think tanks to develop collaborative solutions.

- Liaise with law enforcement agencies and urban planners to align road safety efforts with public infrastructure projects.

4. Reporting & Communication :

- Prepare comprehensive reports, policy briefs, and research documents for senior leadership and policymakers.

- Present research findings and policy suggestions to government bodies, partners, and external stakeholders.

- Create clear, concise, and actionable insights from complex data for non-technical audiences.

5. Impact Assessment & Evaluation :

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented road safety measures.

- Provide feedback and suggest modifications to current policies to improve their outcomes.

- Conduct periodic assessments of road safety data to track improvements or emerging issues.

6. Team Collaboration : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of road safety objectives with organizational goals.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in research, data analysis, and program management.

- Research/Thesis-based postgraduate degree with orientation in graduate-level statistics, mathematics, or data science.

- Proven proficiency in qualitative research methods and quantitative research tools.

- Experience in managing research projects and working with government and non-government stakeholders.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting research findings effectively.

Personal Characteristics :

- Ability to connect the dots between research and real-world developments

- Interest in adding value in conversations, meetings and interactions

- Responsiveness to evolving situations

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to look over the horizon and anticipate challenges

- Knowledge of Indian road safety laws, regulations, and ongoing initiatives.

- Experience working with government bodies, transport authorities, and safety advocacy groups.

- A passion for creating safer roads and reducing traffic-related harm.