Research Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Research Intern

Position Overview

Global Village Foundation (GVF) is seeking a motivated and inquisitive Research Intern to support our research team in conducting social and economic research. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about evidence-based policy rsearch, data analysis, and developmental issues. The intern will work closely with senior researchers on various ongoing projects and gain hands-on experience in the research and policy ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting background research and literature reviews on social, economic, and policy issues.
• Support data collection, cleaning, entry, and basic analysis using tools like Excel, SPSS, or R.
• Help in drafting research reports, briefs, and presentations.
• Participate in organizing and documenting workshops, seminars, and stakeholder meetings.
• Contribute to fieldwork planning and coordination where required.
• Provide administrative and project management support to the research team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree from the field of Economics, Public Policy, Sociology, Development Studies, Social Work, Management, Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative).
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace tools.
• Exposure to data analysis software such as SPSS, Stata, or R is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage time efficiently.

Duration & Stipend

• Duration: 2–3 months (can be extended based on performance and project needs)
• Stipend: A modest stipend will be provided to cover local travel and communication expenses.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position and relevant skills
• A writing sample (can be an academic essay, article, or report excerpt)

Email your application to hr@gvf.co.in with the subject line: "Application for Research Intern – GVF"

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Application Deadline: 21/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/08/2025