Researcher - Cities Project
Location - Bengaluru/Mumbai/Raipur
Job Type - Full time
Duration - Minimum 2 years
Date of Joining - Immediate (preferable)
Remuneration - Commensurate with relevant experience
About the IJR
The India Justice Report (IJR) is the only comprehensive quantitative index using the government's own statistics to rank the capacity of the 4 pillars of the formal justice system ie. police, prisons, judiciary and legal aid.
About the Cities Project
The 'Cities Project’ by the India Justice Report aims to provide a holistic assessment of the justice system in three key cities of India, aiming at narrowing down accountability at local levels.
About the role
IJR is seeking proactive and experienced researchers to join its team in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Raipur. The role involves collecting and analysing publicly available data including through Right to Information requests to evaluate justice delivery systems in selected cities. This work will support the IJR’s broader goal of generating evidence-based insights to improve the efficiency and equity of justice delivery in India.
Key Responsibilities
● Identifying, collating and evaluating data from varied sources on budgets, infrastructure, human resources, workload diversity, and trends toward creating a credible matrix for assessing and comparing justice delivery within specific jurisdictions;
● Reviewing and keeping up to date on policy, and practice, mandates, benchmarks and trends related to various sub-systems of justice delivery;
● Producing high-quality research outputs, including briefs, reports, and updates for publication on relevant themes;
● Creating and presenting the work for and to varied audiences and forums;
● Contributing to overall project’s research, publications, dissemination and advocacy;
● Engaging with state functionaries and civil society actors on matters relevant to the IJRs work;
● Undertaking administrative tasks including taking meeting minutes, calendar management and setting reminders and any other work that may be necessary to further the aims of the project
Eligibility criteria
Qualifications & skills
● 3-5 years’ experience in research and analysis of the criminal justice system, public policy, governance or related discipline and/or an advanced degree in law, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.
● Strong experience in data analysis and research methods including RTI related data gathering, preferably within governance or justice sectors.
● Demonstrable experience in justice sector data, public policy frameworks, and government reporting.
● Proficiency in using statistical tools (Excel, SPSS, etc.) and working with large datasets.
● Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills in English and preferably another Indian language as well (Knowledge of Kannada preferable for Bengaluru and Marathi for Mumbai)
● Ability to take initiative, organise work, produce high-quality outputs within deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
How to Apply
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Interested candidates must submit:
● An updated CV
● A cover letter detailing their interest, relevant experience and qualifications for the position
● Two references with direct knowledge of your work
● Two original writing samples
Application Deadline - 25th June 2025