Ikaai India Research is looking for 5-6 Research Assistants for a short-term field assignment. The selected candidates will support data collection and reporting as part of an ongoing evaluation study related to the fisheries and seafood sector.
Location:
West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat(Preference will be given to candidates from coastal districts)
Contract: Initially for 1 month
Remuneration per day for field visit: Rs. 500 Salary, Rs. 200 DA including food expenses
Travel Expenditure: As per actuals (Mode of transportation can be Auto/Rickshaw/Non-AC Bus)
Persons with two wheelers are preferable.
IMPORTANT:
This is an urgent requirement -- selected candidates must be ready to commence fieldwork from early August 2025.
Only those who are available full-time for the entire month-long assignment should apply.
How to apply:
Send your resume to:
Email:
info@ikaaiindia.in
Subject:
Application - Research Assistant (state name)
Deadline:
24.07.2025 (Early applications will be given preferences)
Roles & Responsibilities:
? Conduct field visits (as a mystery shoppers) across designated locations
? Collect quantitative data through mobile application
? Conduct KII with the stakeholders
? Engage with the following stakeholder segments:
Processing Plants
Exporters
Storage Premises
Fishing Vessels
Dried/Salted Fish Handling Centres
Live Fish Handling Centres
Peeling Sheds
Conveyance Operators
Fresh/Chilled Fish Handling Centres
Independent/Common Ice Plants
Farms
? Prepare concise and accurate field reports
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's or master's degree in fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing, marine biology, oceanography, social sciences, Development Studies, Rural Management, or related field
? Prior field research experience will be an added advantage
? Strong interpersonal and communication skills
? Ability to travel extensively within assigned districts