Job ID: 291526

Senior Research Associate

India Child Protection

Location: Delhi

Apply by: 04 Jun 2026

Relevant Sectors

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research

Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child

Job title	Senior Research Associate
Reports to	Junior Research Fellow	Department	Research
Location	New Delhi	*Level/Grade*	B

About India Child Protection

The India Child Protection (ICP), established in 2005, is a leading child rights protection organisation dedicated to combatting child sexual abuse (CSA) and related crimes, including child trafficking, exploitation of children in the digital space, and child marriage.

Through its ground-breaking programmes and multi-pronged approach, ICP works to create a child protection ecosystem that prevents crimes against children, fights for justice for survivors and their families, strengthens the child protection mechanism, and promotes children’s rights in India. Through legal deterrence and awareness generation, it strives to bring about the behavioural and systemic changes required for a lasting, sustainable impact on child protection issues.

ICP envisions a world where every child is free, safe, healthy, and educated.

Job purpose

The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for the tasks related to research undertaken by the ICP. S/he will be required to closely work with the Junior Research Fellow and also supervise interns if required.

Job Description (Role Expectations)

The role will entail but not be restricted to, the following responsibilities:

Technical

Conceptualise and conduct clear, logical and compelling research studies that highlight the challenges relating to children and collect evidence for solution
Planning and executing primary research studies; developing detailed study protocol and design study instruments in consultation with the team; analysis and interpretation of research studies
Data collection, quality assurance, analysis and monitoring of data collection staff
Conduct secondary research studies using multiple data sources
Assist in organising expert group meetings and multi-stakeholder consultations as per requirement
Prepare regular updates and archive key data from different sources
Perform any other work related responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or head of the research division

Operational

All administrative/HR/IT related activities as required
Coordinate and manage updates/progress reports and activity management
Handle procurements related to research
Prepare minutes of the meeting and documentation

Skills & Competencies for the role:

Understanding of the social, economic and political context and status of children in India and their health and nutrition
Understanding of laws related to children and their health viz, UNCRC, RTI Act, ICDS, ICPS, NCLP, etc.
Strong quantitative data analytical skills
Experience in handling large-scale data sets and Census data
Demonstrated documentation and report writing skills
Strong language proficiency in English and Hindi; Excellent writing skills
Excellent interpersonal and team work capabilities
Ability to manage multiple tasks
Ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines

Education, Experience and Exposure

Education	The candidate should have a Master's in Statistics, Economics, Development studies, or a similar field from a reputed university/institute. (should have secured 80% or above)
Experience & Exposure	Candidates must have minimum of 4 years’ experience of working in child rights, child protection, child health, education or other related development programmes and research initiatives Experience of statistical analysis using SPSS, STATA Proficiency is Quantitative analysis The minimum experience and exposure criteria can be relaxed in the case of suitable candidates.