NIKORE ASSOCIATES

 www.nikoreassociates.com

Job Description – Economics Research Intern

Company Introduction: Nikore Associates (NA) is a youth-led policy design and research think tank. Our

research focuses on infrastructure and development, including labour, gender, industrial development,

transport, logistics, and more. Our policy recommendations and research have been published in many

national and international publications and news media.

Responsibilities:

 Providing secondary research assistance for policy briefs, research proposals, op-eds and blog posts.

 Preparing knowledge documents, presentations and excel databases.

 Every team member is expected to perform some administrative tasks related to everyday

functioning and management.

 Interns are expected to display teamwork skills, as they will work closely with a team of bright

students and early career professionals enthusiastic about policy in India and beyond.

Eligibility and Skills Required:

 Individuals who have completed or are currently pursuing an undergraduate or masters degree in

Economics, Development Studies or related fields are preferred.

 A passion for the following development sector themes is a must: gender, infrastructure

development, transport and logistics, and skill development, amongst others.

 Those who thrive in start-up environments and showcase leadership skills are best suited for this

role.

Location and Work Hours:

 This is a remote position with considerable flexibility.

 Interns are expected to commit 15-18 hours per week for part-time

internship and 35-40 hours per week for full-time internship.

Duration of Internship:

 All Economics Research Interns start with a two-month contract.

This is a probationary period.

 Based on quality of work and availability, the internship may be

extended.

Remuneration:

 This role is currently unpaid.

 Interns who display commitment, excellent research skills, and

leadership abilities have the opportunity to transition into a Research

Associate/ Research Manager position. Based on quality of work and

availability, a stipend may be offered.

Hiring Process:

 Those interested are expected to fill in an application and pre-recruitment task, available on our

website.

 Following this, a round of interviews will be conducted. All applicants can expect feedback on their

applications.

Application Details:

1. Interested students can apply for the role through our online portal: https://airtable.com/shr778cTkhl9dfD8d
2. Students can also access the link through the 'Work With Us' tab on our website: https://www.nikoreassociates.com
3. Candidates will be shortlisted based on their performance on the recruitment task that is part of the application and will be approached for a virtual interview.