Details of the Organization

PRS Legislative Research is a leading research group with the mission to strengthen India’s democracy by helping Parliament and state assemblies be more effective. 

These institutions make laws, hold the governments accountable and allocate public funds. It is important that they have information and analysis to perform their functions well, and that citizens have channels of engaging with their elected representatives.

Details of the Job/Internship

PRS is looking to expand its research team and plans to hire Analysts. Members of the research team prepare briefing notes on Bills in Parliament and state assemblies, policy developments and budgets.  They also brief senior policy makers in person, and write occasional articles in the media. 

Emoluments offered:  Flexible depending on qualifications and ability.

Documents required:

Cover Letter that addresses a) Why you think PRS is a place you should build a career at, and b) How your qualifications and skills will contribute to the work of PRS

an updated CV

Role and Responsibilities

As part of the research team at PRS, the analyst will play a key role in supporting MPs and MLAs with high-quality and credible research on important policy and legislative matters. The analyst will be required to track important developments in certain sectors, prepare analysis of legislation pending in Parliament, write thematic briefs on important policy issues, and analyse government budgets.  In addition, the role requires analysts to communicate their research by briefing MPs, presenting analysis at various fora and interacting with key stakeholders. 

The role is based in Delhi and may require travel for research and dissemination of research.  The position reports to the Head of Research.

Eligibility

Abilities required:

• Strong analytical skills; 
• Good writing and communication skills; 
• Good quantitative skills with an ability to analyse and represent data accurately; 
• Ability to work independently while being a team player; 
• Ability to multi-task and deliver quality work in a timely way;
• Objective thinking and openness to ideas.

Salary/Stipend

The salary will be discussed with the candidate itself.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Delhi

City

New Delhi

Address

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, 212, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, New Delhi