Economists

Job Title: Economists (Specialization in Econometrics or Statistics)
Location:Bidhan Nagar, West Bengal
Application Deadline:10 Sep 2024

Organization Overview:

Hijli Inspiration is a research organization based in Kolkata, undertaking studies and projects within the socio-economic domain. The organization focuses on various sectors including agriculture, livelihoods, microfinance, rural and urban development, monitoring, evaluation, policy research, and social, gender, education, and youth initiatives.

Job Description:

Applicants (M/F) are invited to apply for the position of Economist. The role involves participating in research and action research projects, focusing on socio-economic issues. Candidates will be expected to engage in statistical and software-based analysis of both secondary and primary data sources, as well as conduct extensive fieldwork across various states in India.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct socio-economic research and action research projects.
Undertake statistical and software-based analysis of secondary and primary data.
Conduct fieldwork in various states across India.
Collaborate with a team of researchers and contribute to the overall research objectives.

Essential Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Economics with specialization in Econometrics or Statistics.

Preferred Experience:

3-5 years of experience in research or action research.
Proficiency in statistical software and analysis of large datasets.
Open to conducting extensive fieldwork.

Opportunities for Different Candidates:

Experienced Professionals: Candidates with the required qualifications and experience, looking for new challenges in research or action research.
Senior or Retired Individuals: Individuals with the necessary qualifications and experience seeking meaningful project engagement on a part-time or full-time basis.