• Identify emerging issues and trends in technology policy and designing researching ideas.
• Undertake research projects in defined areas of interest with end-to-end ownership for project planning, data collection, analysis and documentation.
• Carry out field research and data analysis, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis, behaviour and human centered research.
• Collate and assist in analysis of data collected through pilot projects, and report on findings.
• Deliver projects within agreed timelines, keeping in mind the quality and impact indicators set for the team.
• Partner with the communication, advocacy and outreach teams to effectively disseminate research findings to media and other key stakeholders in the policy making ecosystem. Use innovative means for dissemination. Adept in using social media. Support dialogues, workshops, and conferences on the research outputs.
• Support the fund-raising team in submitting grant proposals and identifying new donors for our projects.
   

• Experience of micro/macro-economics, public policy, competition, regulatory economics, governance and finance based research.
• Experience of working in a multicultural environment will be an added advantage.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

•  Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques;
•  Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organisation and to create new opportunities;
•  Analytical Skills: Able to analyse large, complex data sets using a variety of software applications (SPSS, SAS, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite), including the use of relational databases;
•  Planning & Organising: Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently;
•  Relationship Management: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal/external clients/relevant stakeholders to meet or exceed their expectations within the organisational parameter;
•  Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organisation;
•  Cultural Understanding: International mind set, understands different perspectives and is able to work comfortably in multi-cultural environment;
•  Accountability: Self-starter with a strong sense of initiative and focused on results; ability to manage multiple projects within ambiguous and undefined parameters.