About the Organisation
Centre for Social and Behaviour Change (CSBC), hosted by Ashoka University, is set up by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The vision of the Centre is to establish an institution in India that is globally reputed for thought leadership and excellence in impactful, evidence-based behaviour change interventions for poor and marginalized populations.The Centre works in the areas of nutrition, sanitation, maternal health, family planning and financial services.
Project context
CSBC is conducting a study to understand needs, risks, and challenges around digital payment apps.
Overview of the Role
The intern will work with a Senior Research Specialist at the Centre to design data collection instruments, participate in primary data collection and support with analysis.
Duration
- 3 months, starting 10 April
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Location
- Remote
Compensation
- Stipend of INR 10,000 per month (consolidated)
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, psychology, sociology, public policy or related fields. Applicants may be current students as well.
- Fluency in English and Hindi (required)
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Key Responsibilities
- Identifying and mapping behavioural barriers/risks around the use of digital payment apps
- Co-design sampling frame/participant recruitment for in-depth structured interviews to understand barriers/risks in digital payment apps
- Conducting in-depth structured interviews
- Journey mapping to document stages of experience with digital payment apps/specific modalities and features
- Drafting, translating and programming an online survey building on qualitative insights
- Synthesising insights for final research report
Skills and Qualifications Required
- Pursuing or completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, psychology, sociology, public policy or related fields
- Ability or interest in conducting qualitative and quantitative research
- Ability to manage and respond to varied tasks in a quick and efficient manner
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills
- Fluency in English and Hindi (required)
Location and Days of Work
- Applicants should be authorised to work in India.
- However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CSBC has adopted a work-from-home model of operations. Given these circumstances, the role would be on-boarded and executed remotely.
- Applicants will need to have their own laptops and access to a functioning internet connection.
- They may work in a flexible manner during the week and over weekends to support project requests.
- The duration of the contract is 3 months (20-25 hours/ week), starting April 10, 2022.
How to Apply
- Please send your application to careersatcsbc@ashoka.edu.in.
- Your application must include:
- The name of the position you are applying for (in the subject line).
- A one-page cover letter highlighting relevant experience and a one-page CV. Please combine both documents into one PDF attachment.
- A mention of where you came across this job opening.
- If you were referred by or have already spoken to someone at CSBC, kindly mention their name.
- Closing Date 5 April 2022
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