Job Summary:
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks two qualified candidates to serve as Research Analyst I/II within the Development Strategies and Governance Unit (DSG). These are full time, one-year, renewable appointments based in Bhubaneswar, India. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmersโ Empowerment (DAFE), Government of Odisha, is establishing a Gender Responsive Cell (GRC) within DAFE. The GRC aims to institutionalize gender equity across agricultural planning, budgeting, and delivery by integrating data, research, and capacity-building functions. The GRC will serve as a state-level mechanism to embed gender responsiveness into agricultural policy, program design, and implementation, supported by robust data systems and a gender-disaggregated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework. The Research Analysts will provide dedicated analytical, research, and coordination support to the operationalization of the Gender Responsive Cell. They will work under IFPRIโs technical supervision and in close coordination with DAFE officials to (i) conduct policy and data analysis through a gender lens; (ii) support the design, implementation, and monitoring of gender-responsive interventions; (iii) develop and maintain databases, dashboards, and reporting systems; (iv) Facilitate capacity building, policy engagement, and dissemination activities. Interested applicants must have work authorization to work in India.
Essential Duties:
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
Conduct policy and program landscape analyses to assess gender inclusivity in agricultural schemes, budgets, and institutional frameworks.
Support the development and application of the Womenโs Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) and its adaptations.
Assist in developing quantitative and qualitative research tools (questionnaires, sampling frameworks) for data collection and validation.
Contribute to the design and piloting of the Gender-disaggregated Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework, including indicators aligned with Odishaโs Vision 2036/2047.
Perform data cleaning, management, and statistical analysis using software such as Stata, R, or Python.
Prepare analytical briefs, policy notes, and visual dashboards summarizing key findings.
Collect, compile, and maintain gender-disaggregated data from primary and secondary sources (e.g., PLFS, SAS, NSS, Krushak Odisha, GO-SUGAM).
Support the design of a digital dashboard to monitor key GRC indicators.
Develop and maintain metadata, documentation, and version control for datasets and reports.
Support in preparing progress reports and visual presentations for DAFE and IFPRI.
Assist in organizing and conducting training programs for DAFE staff, ATMA functionaries, and field-level officers on gender-disaggregated data collection, WEAI tools, and MEL framework.
Liaise with multiple directorates under DAFE, line departments, and partner organizations to ensure data flow and effective coordination.
Provide operational support to policy consultations, stakeholder workshops, and dissemination events.
Support IFPRI and DAFE in drafting policy briefs, technical manuals, and reports for internal and external dissemination.
Coordinate with state and national institutions for policy dialogues and cross-learning exchanges on gender and agriculture.
Contribute to documentation of case studies, success stories, and lessons learned from the GRC initiative.
Required Qualifications:
Research Analyst I: Bachelorโs degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Public Policy or a closely related field plus two years of professional experience or Masterโs degree.
Research Analyst II: Masterโs degree in one of the above fields plus minimum three years of post-masterโs relevant experience.
Minimum 1โ3 years of relevant experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, policy analysis, or gender and development work.
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) and MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Demonstrated experience working with large quantitative data sets (data cleaning, management, analysis, etc.)
Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights.
Knowledge of standard econometric tools
Demonstrated strong writing skills.
Fluency in written and spoken English, Hindi and Odia.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with quantitative analysis and survey data (PLFS, NSSO, NFHS, etc.) and familiarity with indicator-based frameworks (e.g., WEAI, MEL systems) will be an advantage.
Demonstrated experience in working with government programs, agricultural policy, or gender-focused initiatives is preferred.
Additional training in data analytics, statistics, or econometrics will be an asset.
Understanding of Odishaโs agricultural context and gender issues in rural livelihoods will be an advantage.
Physical Demand & Work environment:
Employee will sit in an upright position for a long period of time
Employee will lift between 0-10 pounds.
Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing computer terminal; extensive reading.