Job Opportunity for Data Consultant at J-PAL South Asia in New Delhi, India

## Data Consultant – Gender Data Analysis – J-PAL South Asia

**About J-PAL South Asia**

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center dedicated to reducing poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. J-PAL South Asia, based at the Institute for Financial Management and Research in India, leads J-PAL’s work in the South Asia region. We conduct randomized evaluations, build partnerships for evidence-informed policymaking, and help partners scale up effective programs. Over more than ten years of existence, J-PAL South Asia has conducted 193 ongoing and completed randomized evaluations.

**Position Overview**

The Policy team at J-PAL South Asia is seeking a Data Consultant to support its efforts in analyzing and understanding the landscape of gender-based violence (GBV) in India. The selected consultant will work closely with the team to conduct data landscaping, analyze various datasets, and synthesize findings that capture both the extent and nuances of GBV across the country.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Conduct comprehensive landscaping of existing data sources related to GBV in India, including national surveys, academic research, NGO reports, and government databases.

* Analyze large datasets to assess trends, identify gaps, and understand the prevalence and patterns of GBV across different regions and demographics.

* Produce clear, concise data visualizations, reports, and summaries to communicate findings to the team and external stakeholders.

* Collaborate with the policy team to integrate data insights into ongoing policy dialogues and recommendations.

**Qualifications**

* Strong analytical and statistical skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as R or Stata.

* Familiarity with gender-related issues, particularly gender-based violence in the Indian context.

* Experience working with large datasets and an ability to distill complex data into intuitive insights.

* Excellent organizational and communication skills.

* Detail-oriented, able to work independently and take initiative.

**Location:** New Delhi, India

**Duration:** 3-4 months

**To learn more about the position and apply, please visit the J-PAL South Asia website.**