Research Associate in the area of Consumer Protection Issues, for a project with Department of Consumer Affairs, GOI

Indian Institute of Management Kashipur

The roles and responsibilities of the Research Associate include Research and Time-Bound High Quality Delivery for a period of six months (performance to be reviewed at the end of one month), extendable up to six more months.

Job responsibilities: The prestigious project of Department of Consumer Affairs lays down four Terms of Reference for the project, including study of consumer protection issues in states and conducting research on the process of enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of consumer protection mechanisms in states. The indicative set of requirements for the position is provided below:

1. The Research Associate will be fully responsible for the deliverable relating to study of consumer protection issues in selected states and conducting relevant research to assess the consumer protection level in the sector of tourism in those selected states and required interventions.

2. The Research Associate will conduct relevant literature survey, collect data using multiple methodologies, including interviews, survey data and if required, telephonic interviews with different stakeholders, and analyse the data to prepare quality reports/ documentation/ presentations as per requirements. He/ she will also be required to prepare concise-summaries-of/ relevant-takeaways-from selected documents as inputs for different deliverables, and for briefing Project Leader and Project Experts.

3. The Research Associate will work closely with the Marketing/Consumer expert, other experts and Project Leader/ Project Investigator/ Project Manager, and ensure that the deliverables are completed in time and with highest quality.

4. Any other work that is assigned by the Project Leader/Project Investigator/ Project Manager.

This is a very prestigious project for IIM Kashipur and, therefore, we are looking for a person who can deliver the highest quality work, with total dedication and commitment. The project will be monitored on the basis of planned weekly/ monthly tasks, through an effective project monitoring system, with a clear assessment system and built-in provisions for dealing with delays in delivery.

Remuneration: Research Associate will be given a stipend of Rs. 20000/- per month. An experience certificate from IIM Kashipur, will be issued at the end of successful engagement. No other

Duration: Appointments will be made purely on contract basis for a period of six months (probation for a period of one month), extendable upto six more months.

Selection process: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview in New Delhi.

Project Office is located in Noida. Only those candidates who can attend full time office may apply.

Interested apply online by mailing their CV with the Subject: Application for Research Associate (Consumer Protection) to the following email id: caproject@iimkashipur.ac.in

Last date of application: 12th May 2018.