Associate - Research and Policy Engagement

Bharat Digital; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bharat Digital in Bengaluru is looking for an Associate to join their Research and Advocacy team. The role focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and development justice.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include conducting research, organizing events, and managing project administration. Fluency in English and an additional Indian language is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional Indian language (Kannada, Tamil, Hindi preferred).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to original research and analysis on issues related to data, platform, and AI governance.
• Organize workshops, panels, conferences and other events.
• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks pertaining to the implementation of research and advocacy projects.

Skills

Original Research

Literature Review

Data Collection

Stakeholder Mapping

Policy Brief Writing

Technical Analysis

Project Administration

Event Organization

Stakeholder Coordination

Technical Translation

Team Collaboration

Global South Thought Leadership

Feminist Technology Analysis

Geopolitical Trend Tracking

Development Justice Framework Application

Policy Advocacy

Digital Political Economy Analysis

Climate Justice Research

Education

Master's degree in public policy, law, economics, sociology, development studies, international relations, political science, or related fields

Job description

# Associate - Research and Policy EngagementOpenFULL TIMEY1 3≥ 2 yrsIT for ChangeAll jobs## About this roleWe are looking for an early-career researcher and policy professional to join our Research and Advocacy team, working at the intersection of digital technologies and development justice. This role is for a professional with at least two years of relevant experience who is excited to work at the cutting edge of emerging technologies and development justice in the Global South.The ideal candidate for this position is a curious and motivated self-starter with a keen interest in using research to influence policy discourse and public narratives on emerging technologies. A commitment to social justice and equity is essential.This is a full-time position in Bengaluru, with travel for research and policy engagement activities, as required.## ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:The thematic focus of this role includes a wide range of topics at the intersection of digitalization and society, such as:● Data governance, platform regulation, and corporate accountability frameworks in national, regional, and international governance regimes● Digital public infrastructure, data justice in health systems, digitalization and the right to food, climate justice, and tech policy● Digital futures of work, workers’ rights in the platform economy, working conditions in digital value chains, and sustainable digital infrastructures● Feminist perspectives on technology, society, and justiceA successful candidate will be expected to undertake the following responsibilities:1. Research:a. Contribute to original research and analysis on issues related to data, platform, and AI governanceb. Undertake literature reviews, data collection, stakeholder mapping, and otherresearch activitiesc. Produce research outputs, including reports, policy briefs, background papers,explainers, and other public-facing commentaryd. Track developments in technology policy, digital governance, and relatedgeopolitical and geoeconomic debatese. Contribute to drafting submissions, consultations, and responses to policydevelopments2. Events and external engagements:a. Organize workshops, panels, conferences and other eventsb. Support outreach, coordination, and relationship-building with researchers,policymakers, civil society actors, and allied stakeholdersc. Represent the organization in external workshops, consultations, conferences, and convenings3. Project administration:a. Manage day-to-day administrative tasks pertaining to the implementation ofresearch and advocacy projectsb. Track deliverables, timelines, and facilitate clear communication across teamsc. Maintain project calendars, anticipate reporting timelines, and assist in thepreparation of project reports## RequirementsEssential Qualifications:● A master's degree in public policy, law, economics, sociology, development studies, international relations, political science, or related fields● A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience● Excellent writing and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights for policymakers, civil society, academia, and other stakeholders● Demonstrated interest in technology policy, digital governance, AI, and development, with the capacity to translate findings across multiple thematic areas● Familiarity with political economy, development justice frameworks, and Global South thought leadership● Ability to work collaboratively across networks and interdisciplinary teams● Fluency in English and at least one additional Indian language (Kannada, Tamil, Hindi preferred)## Skills & TechnologyOriginal ResearchLiterature ReviewData CollectionStakeholder MappingPolicy Brief WritingTechnical AnalysisProject AdministrationDeliverable TrackingEvent OrganizationStakeholder CoordinationTechnical TranslationTeam CollaborationGlobal South Thought LeadershipFeminist Technology AnalysisGeopolitical Trend TrackingDevelopment Justice Framework ApplicationPolicy AdvocacyDigital Political Economy AnalysisClimate Justice Research## Compensation & DatesSalary not disclosedValid through 7/5/2026