Assistant Project Coordinator (Research) or Senior Researcher

The Police Foundation & Institute; Delhi; On-site; INR 762,000 - 912,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation in police guest houses

Economy-class airfare for field visits

Transport allowance included

Job summary

Indian Police Foundation invites applications for the role of Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research)/Senior Researcher on a contractual basis. The candidate will coordinate research and operations across three states, guiding teams and ensuring data-driven project outcomes.

Successful candidates will have 3+ years of social research experience, strong data analysis skills (quantitative/qualitative) and proficiency in English and Hindi. Travel to Punjab, Telangana and Tamil Nadu is required.

Qualifications

• MA in Social Sciences/Police Sciences/Criminology/Public Safety or related field (PhD preferred).
• 3+ years of social research experience in universities, institutes, NGOs, think tanks, or consultancies (relaxable in exceptional cases).
• Experience in independent research design and leading/mentoring teams.
• Experience in baseline, midline and endline evaluations and developing research tools.
• Ability to analyze field data and write research reports.

Responsibilities

• Head the research team and mentor Research Associates in HQ and states.
• Guide data analysis for quantitative and qualitative data from questionnaires, FGDs and interviews.
• Coordinate with external agencies for data analysis and report writing.
• Oversee desk research and analysis of national police reports and commissions.
• Formulate state-level reports based on data analysis and public grievances.

Skills

Research planning

Data analysis

Team leadership

Baseline Endline evaluation

Qualitative & quantitative analysis

SPSS/STATA

English & Hindi

Education

MA in Social Sciences/Police Sciences/Criminology/Public Safety

PhD (preferred)

Tools

SPSS

STATA

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research) / Senior Researcher

Indian Police Foundation | Internal Police Reforms Project

Organisation: Indian Police Foundation

Project: Internal Police Reforms Project

Location: Indian Police Foundation HQ, New Delhi (C-8, 8758, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070)

Number of Positions: 1

Tenure: Contractual. Offered initially for 1 year but extendable till the completion of the project (2027-2028).

Remuneration: Rs. 75,000 per month (Assistant Project Coordinator - Research) / Rs. 60,000 per month (Senior Researcher), including Rs. 5,000 as transport allowance.

Last date to apply: 5 October 2026, till 4:00 PM only.

OVERVIEW

Applications are invited for the position of Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research)/Senior Researcher on a contractual basis.

Candidates possessing a minimum of 3 years or more of relevant experience will be considered for the position of Assistant Project Coordinator (Research). However, candidates shortlisted with less than 3 years of relevant experience will be considered for the position of Senior Researcher.

Although the position is in Delhi, the APC- Research/Senior Researcher is expected to travel to various (3 states) both for research as well as project implementation and monitoring.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of the Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research)/Senior Researcher involves coordinating both the research and operational components of the Internal Police Reforms Project. Working closely with the Project Director (PD), Project Coordinator (PC), and State Supervisors, the he/she will play a key role in project planning, research, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and documentation across three states (Punjab, Telangana & Tamil Nadu).

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• - Educational Qualification: M.A in Social Sciences/Police Sciences/Criminology/Public Safety or any other related field. However, candidates with Ph.D. in relevant domains will be preferred.
• - Researcher/Consultant with experience of 3 years or more in social research in universities, other research institutes, NGOs, think tanks, or consulting firms. (Minimum experience may be relaxed in exceptional cases at the discretion of the Project Director).
• - Experience in Independent Research Study Design and leading/mentoring research team.
• - Proficiency & experience in developing and conducting Baseline, Midline and Endline evaluation study.
• - Proficiency in Research Tool Development for empirical data collection.
• - Proficiency in mixed-data - quantitative and qualitative - analysis & and knowledge of quantitative data analysis software (advance excel, SPSS/STATA).
• - Ability to understand and communicate the meaning of field-based data and writing research report.
• - Strong management, coordination and leadership skills for engagement with senior police officers, trainers, research staff and other research institutions.
• - High level of proficiency in computer skills.
• - Willingness and good health to undertake field visits (as and when required).
• - Good command over English and Hindi.
• - Attend the IPF office at Vasant Kunj, Delhi, on a regular basis.

DESIRABLE

• - Previous experience of working with Police organisations.
• - Familiarity with criminal laws (major & minor).
• - Familiarity with relevant Supreme Court judgments & NHRC directives.
• - Familiarity with MHA and State Government circulars related to citizen centric policing.
• - Familiarity with recommendations of various police commissions, including the National Police Commission (1979-81), related to citizen centric policing.
• - Publications of Research papers/articles in various journals/magazines/Newspapers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Research and Data Analysis

• Head the research team, provide guidance to Research Associates both in Headquarters & States, and monitor their work.
• Guide Research Associates in data analysis for various stakeholders for both quantitative and qualitative data collected through three tools (structured questionnaires, FGDs, and in-depth interviews).
• Coordinate with and visit the external agencies engaged for data analysis & report writing (Centre for Economic & Social Studies, Hyderabad & Centre for Good Governance, Hyderabad).
• Guide and Supervise Research Associates in desk research, including analysis of reports of the National Police Commission and other committees on police reforms.
• Formulation of Reports to State DGP on Public Grievances in 3 states based on data analysis.

2. Formulation of Change Manual

• Assist in the Formulation of Change Manual & its action plan for all the 3 states based on the Project Focus areas, namely improving Compliant / FIR Registration and Police Response, improving Citizen Services and Community Engagement, prevention of Harassment by Police, and improving Police Conduct and Behaviour.
• Presentation of Change Manual to the respective state DGPs in 3 States.

3. Baseline and Endline Evaluation

• Work on evaluation parameters, selection of police stations for evaluation, training of field enumerators, and ensure that the data required by the agency for conducting baseline and endline evaluations is provided in a timely manner.
• Guide in the formulation of Data Collection Tools by evaluation agencies.
• Support and monitor the execution of Baseline and Endline evaluations by independent agency in selected police stations across Punjab, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
• Review and scrutinize the reports prepared by the evaluation agencies.

4. Engagement with Experts

Assist the Project Director and Project Coordinator in engaging with Experts for vetting and finalization of the following activities:

• - Finalization of Research Methodology
• - Evaluation Parameters for (Baseline and Endline Evaluation)
• - Change Manual prepared for all 3 states
• - Baseline & Endline Reports prepared by Evaluation agencies
• - Final Project report (combined report for all 3 States)

5. Training

• Assist in the preparation of state-specific training manual & training materials.
• Support and participate in the conduct of training programmes for police office in all 3 states.

6. Project Implementation and Monitoring

• Support monitoring of project implementation across 90 police stations in three states, including field visits to selected police stations on quarterly basis.

7. Coordination

Ensuring smooth communication, information exchange and prompt follow up with:

• - All state project monitoring units (State Supervisor & Research Associates in 3 states)
• - External agencies engaged in data analysis (CESS, Hyderabad & CGG, Hyderabad)
• - Evaluation Agencies for Baseline & Endline Evaluation in 3 states
• - Donor Agency

8. Documentation and Reporting

• - Documentation of Best Practice Visit reports submitted by the Project Coordinator, State Supervisors & Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research)/Senior Researcher (himself).
• - Formulation of Reports to the Donor Agency as and when required.
• - Preparation of the Final Project Report, based on Public consultation meetings, Change Manual, baseline and endline evaluation reports from the respective states and monthly reports from respective State Supervisors.

9. Miscellaneous

• - Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research)/Senior Researcher will report to the Project Director and Project Coordinator.
• - In-addition to the above-mentioned job chart, the Project Director & Project Coordinator may assign any other project related tasks from time to time.

SALARY AND OTHER SERVICE CONDITIONS

• - Assistant Project Coordinator - (Research): Rs. 75,000 per month (including Rs. 5,000 as transport allowance)
• - Senior Researcher: Rs. 60,000 per month (including Rs. 5,000 as transport allowance)
• - The selected candidate will have to give the undertaking in the form of the bond to serve for minimum period of one year.
• - Economy-class airfare for visits to various States and UTs
• - Accommodation in police guest houses (or will be reimbursed as per IPF policy).
• - Other service conditions will be governed by IPF HR and other policies

SELECTION PROCESS

Selection will be based on a written examination and an interview (if you clear the written exam) to be held on 15th & 16th October 2026 at IPF HQ New Delhi.