Associate – Development Research

Ceedindia; Raipur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

CEED seeks a knowledge management professional with a strong background in applied economics and development studies to join our team in Raipur. The role focuses on building, organizing, and managing knowledge assets derived from social and economic research to inform policy advocacy, program design, and strategic decisions.

The candidate will conduct economic analysis, visualize data, and synthesize insights to support capacity building, tools, and learning modules for cross-functional teams,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Rural Management or related field from premier institutions.
• 2–3 years of experience in development research or similar roles.
• Strong analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel/field visits to rural areas for research and programs.
• Experience with research tools and repository platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Social Research & Documentation: literature reviews, field data analysis, thematic studies at climate resilience and energy transition.
• Knowledge Curation: organize a repository of reports, case studies, project documents, tools, and learnings.
• Content Development: create knowledge products including policy briefs, white papers, SOPs, infographics, and research papers.
• Collaborative Learning: work with cross-functional teams to document learnings, case studies, and success stories.
• Data Management: design research tools, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, and prepare insights.
• Capacity Building Support: develop knowledge-sharing tools and learning modules.
• Support Strategy and Programs: translate research findings into accessible knowledge for program teams and policy analysis.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Development Studies, Rural Management or related field

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and research-driven individual with a strong background in applied economics and development studies to join our Knowledge Management team. The role will focus on building, organizing, and managing knowledge assets derived from social and economic research initiatives. The candidate will play a crucial role in conducting economic analysis, visualizing data, and synthesizing insights to inform policy advocacy, program design, and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Social Research & Documentation: Conduct literature reviews, field data analysis, and
  thematic studies across key areas such as at the interface of climate resilience and
  energy transition, livelihood planning, gender and community empowerment.
• Knowledge Curation: Organize and maintain a repository of reports, case studies,
  project documents, tools, and learnings for easy access and reuse.
• Content Development: Create knowledge products including policy briefs, white
  papers, SoPs, best practice documents, infographics, and research papers tailored to
  internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative Learning: Work with cross-functional teams to document project
  learnings, case studies, and success stories.
• Data Management: Support in designing research tools, conducting qualitative and
  quantitative data analysis, and preparing actionable insights.
• Capacity Building Support: Assist in developing knowledge-sharing tools and
  frameworks, including training materials, learning modules, and manuals.
• Support Strategy and Programs: Translate complex research findings into accessible
  knowledge for program teams, media outreach, and policy analysis.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Rural Management or related fields from
  premier institutions.
• 2–3 years of experience in development research, or similar roles.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willing to travel/field visits in rural areas for research and program purpose
• Proficiency in MS Office, research tools (like NVivo, SPSS, Excel), and knowledge
  repository platforms (preferred).
• Experience in development or climate-focused organizations is a plus.

• Salary is negotiable and at par with the industry.

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2025

Note: CEED is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Thank you for your interest in joining the CEED team.