Senior Research Associate, ICUT

Job Title: Senior Research Associate, ICUT Organization: Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) Centre: ISPP Centre for Urban Transitions (ICUT) Location: Hauz Khas, New Delhi (ISPP Campus) Reports to: Director, ICUT Salary Range: ₹8 – 10 Lakhs per annum (commensurate with experience and qualifications) Contract Type: One-year (extendable based on performance and institutional needs) About ISPP Centre for Urban Transitions (ICUT): Given the emerging importance of urban areas in shaping India's journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat, ISPP has launched the Centre for Urban Transitions (ICUT). The Centre is envisioned as a hub for forward-looking research, capacity building, and policy advisory in the areas of integrated urban management and urban development. Over time, ICUT aims to build a comprehensive repository of online learning resources in urban planning and management. The Centre will operate through a network of senior empaneled experts and a small core of full-time professionals. A senior faculty member at ISPP will serve as the Centre’s Director on a part-time basis. Role Summary: ISPP is currently looking to recruit two highly motivated Manager who will play a pivotal role in establishing and scaling the work of ICUT. This individual will contribute to research, programme design and delivery, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination in the urban sector. Key Responsibilities: • Support the Director in shaping the Centre’s research and training agenda • Design and deliver training programmes in integrated urban management and urban transitions • Undertake or coordinate applied research projects, policy briefs, and advisory assignments • Build partnerships with urban local bodies, think tanks, academic institutions, and government agencies • Develop knowledge products, case studies, and online learning materials • Manage programme operations, logistics, reporting, and communications • Represent ICUT at urban development forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings Candidate Profile: Experience: • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in research, consulting, capacity building, or project implementation in the urban sector • Strong understanding of urban governance, infrastructure, mobility, land-use, or public finance is preferred • Prior experience working with government agencies, urban think tanks, or multilateral institutions is desirable Educational Qualification: Urban Planning Track: Postgraduate degree in Urban Planning, Urban Management, Urban Economics, or a closely related field Policy/Development Track: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Public Policy, Management, or a related discipline Skills: • Excellent analytical and writing skills • Ability to design and manage capacity-building programmes • Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities • Self-driven with the ability to work independently and in a team environment Work Location: Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to Delhi NCR and should be able to commute to the ISPP campus daily. To Apply:Interested candidates may send their CV and a brief statement of purpose to careers@ispp.org.in with the subject line: Application for Senior Research Associate, ICUT Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per month Benefits: • Food provided • Paid time off • Work from home Application Question(s): • Experience in designing and delivering training programs in integrated urban management and urban transitions Experience in developing knowledge products, case studies, and online learning materials Have you built partnerships with urban local bodies, think tanks, academic institutions, and government agencies Have you undertaken or coordinated applied research projects, policy briefs, and advisory assignments Do you have a strong understanding of urban governance, infrastructure, mobility, land-use, or public finance ? Language: • Fluent English (Required) Work Location: In person