Field Assistant (CSD) : Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics

Apply by 30th Oct 24

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, established in 1930 by the Servants of India Society, is the oldest research and training institute in Economics in the country. It is dedicated to research into the socio-economic dimensions of the Indian society, and carries forward the legacy of Gopal Krishna Gokhale who founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 with a view to promote education and develop capabilities among Indians for the governance of the nation after it had attained its political independence. The two year Master’s degree in Economics is a postgraduate academic program, offering training in economic and development theory, econometrics, applied finance, policy making and quantitative techniques, which together help to study the various critical segments of the economy, thereby making a special value addition to the students. The program stretches over four semesters. Typically, the curriculum is structured around core topics, with many optional coursework complementary to the program focus. The core modules for all the courses are in Microeconomic Theory, Macro-economic Theory and Econometrics.

Post Name: Field Assistant (CSD)

No of Posts: 04

Post Type: Contractual – 11 Months

Job Description:
The work for the field assistants would be to enroll new schools in the program, continue communication, and follow up with the existing ones. The work involves,

1. Approach the school principal
2. Schedule appointment
3. Do follow up with school
4. Get the baseline survey done, data collection, documentation
5. Overall coordination with the schools
6. Daily reporting of progress

Name of Project: Mission City Chakra

Project Description: NA

Subject Specialization (If any): 1. A graduate in any discipline with a passion for the Environment 2. Proficiency in Marathi and English 3. Should have a 2-wheeler since the work involves school visits 4. Should be quick to learn, adapt 5. Basic knowledge of MS Office software, Excel, and Word for management and reporting purposes 6. Should have a phone with a fairly good quality camera to capture school photos and videos.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation

Desired Qualifications/Experience: Passion for the Environment Experience: Experience in Data Collection, Data Analysis and Field work

Age Limit (If any): NA

Consolidated Pay: Commensurate to industry standards

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2024

Interview Dates: To be announced soon

Joining Date: Immediate